SfN President Susan Amara (right) presents the 2011 Science Educator Award to Janet Zadina.
Science Educator Award
The Science Educator Award honors an outstanding neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to educating the public about neuroscience.
Eligibility Requirements
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Nominee must be actively involved in teaching and/or outreach activities at the time the prize is given.
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Types of activities considered include:
- Programs for professional development of teachers and for student research mentorships
- Development of educational resources, books, magazines, and newspaper articles
- Broadcasting
- Lectures
- Exhibit design
- Web site development and other public education and outreach activities about neuroscience
- Nominators are encouraged to identify candidates whose contributions reach broad audiences that include children, K-12 teachers, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Award Information
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The recipient receives:
- $5,000 honorarium
- Opportunity to write a feature commentary on science education in The Journal of Neuroscience.
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For the SfN annual meeting:
- Economy airfare or ground transportation
- Two nights hotel accommodations
- Complimentary registration
- The SfN President presents the award at a lecture at the SfN annual meeting.
- The recipient is selected by the Science Educator Award Selection Committee.
Nomination Criteria
- Nominations must be made or endorsed by an SfN member.
- Nominees do not need to be SfN members.
- Self-nomination is not permitted.
- No person may nominate more than one candidate.
- Current SfN officers and councilors are ineligible for nomination.
Nomination Materials
All materials must be submitted using SfN's award nomination site.
- One required nomination letter (max. five pages) that includes a summary of the activities that demonstrate the nominee's contributions to public education
- Maximum of two optional letters of recommendation
- Maximum of three optional letters of support from members of the public impacted by the nominee's efforts
- An abbreviated portfolio* of the nominee's work containing documentation of his or her efforts, including educational materials (e.g., video files, photographs, links to Web sites), publications (e.g., newspaper articles, manuscripts, books), and other printed matter (e.g., curriculum)
- Current CV
* All materials must conform to format and file size specifications listed on SfN's award nomination site.
If you have questions, visit the Awards and Prizes FAQ or e-mail awards@sfn.org.