SMED Awards

Stan Williamson Memorial Scholarship in Science & Mathematics Education

History of the Award: Family and friends of Stan Williamson, the first Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics Education, have made contributions to commemorate his life. The fund provides scholarships for students pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the Department of Science and Mathematics Education.

Eligibility Criteria: Full-time graduate students pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the Department of Science and Mathematics Education. Selection criteria will include students whom:

• Are teachers whose focus is on teaching science/math in elementary, middle or high school;
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities;
• Demonstrate potential to impact science/mathematics education statewide, regionally, nationally or internationally;
• Demonstrate potential, enthusiasm and commitment for quality mathematics/science teaching;
• Demonstrate commitment to students in their pursuit of science/mathematics education.

Award Amount: To be determined by the scholarship committee.

Selection: Selection of recipients will be coordinated by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply:

Submit:

1. Cover letter;
2. Résumé;
3. Essay (2-3 double-spaced pages in which you respond to the following statements):
a. Your potential, enthusiasm and commitment for quality mathematics/science teaching;
b. Your commitment to students in their pursuit of science/mathematics education.

Send materials to:

Science and Mathematics Education
Stan Williamson Scholarship Committee
239 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6508

Due Date: November

Previous Recipients:

Jerine Pegg, 2005
Rachel Harrington, 2005
Virginia Gray, 2002
Molly Beauchman, 2002

Maggie Niess Scholarship in Mathematics Education

History of the Award: The fund was implemented in 1996 and provides scholarships for pre-service students preparing to teach mathematics.

Eligibility Criteria: Pre-service mathematics teachers in the one-year graduate Professional Teacher Education Licensure Program who;

• Demonstrate preparation for teaching through academic coursework, work experiences, and other related experiences and activities;
• Demonstrate potential, enthusiasm and commitment for excellence in mathematics teaching;
• Demonstrate commitment to student learning in elementary, middle or high school mathematics.

Award Amount: To be determined by the scholarship committee.

Selection: Selection of recipients will be coordinated by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply:

Submit:

1. Cover letter;
2. Résumé where you identify how these experiences have supported you in your goal to become a mathematics teacher;
3. Essay (2-3 double-spaced pages in which you respond to the following statements):
c. Your potential, enthusiasm and commitment for excellence in mathematics teaching;
d. Your motivation and commitment to students in learning in elementary, middle or high school mathematics.

Materials are to be sent to:

Science and Mathematics Education
Stan Williamson Scholarship Committee
239 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6508

Due Date: TBA

Previous Recipients:

Aimee Wolf, 2006
Michael Bedney, Jr., 2005
Sidoof Abdul-Hadi, 2004

Fred Fox Scholarship in Science Education

History of the Award: The fund was implemented in 1996 and provides scholarships for pre-service students preparing to teach science.

Eligibility Criteria: Pre-service mathematics teachers in the one-year graduate Professional Teacher Education Licensure Program who;

• Demonstrate preparation for teaching through academic coursework, work experiences, and other related experiences and activities;
• Demonstrate potential, enthusiasm and commitment for excellence in mathematics teaching;
• Demonstrate commitment to student learning in elementary, middle or high school mathematics.

Award Amount: To be determined by the scholarship committee.

Selection: Selection of recipients will be coordinated by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply:

Submit:

1. Cover letter;
2. Résumé where you identify how these experiences have supported you in your goal to become a mathematics teacher;
3. Essay (2-3 double-spaced pages in which you respond to the following statements):
a. Your potential, enthusiasm and commitment for excellence in mathematics teaching;
b. Your motivation and commitment to students in learning in elementary, middle or high school mathematics.

Materials are to be sent to:

Science and Mathematics Education
Stan Williamson Scholarship Committee
239 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6508

Due Date: TBA

Previous Recipients:

Ryan Kanter, 2006
Kelly Kneece, 2005
Emily Jackson, 2004

Boeing Foundation Fellowship

History of the Award: The fund was implemented in 2006 and provides support for graduate students in Science and Mathematics Education.

Eligibility Criteria: Criteria will be established by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education in the College of Science.

Award Amount: To be determined by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education.

Selection: Selection of recipients will be coordinated by the Department of Science and Mathematics Education Scholarship Committee.

Previous Recipients:

Ron Gray, 2006
John Knudson-Martin, 2006