PAEMST Award – Nominations/Applications Now Open for Outstanding 7-12 STEM Teachers

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Anyone--principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public--may nominate exceptional STEM educators who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2022-2023 award year. Teachers may also apply directly at www.paemst.org. Nominations close on January 9th, 2023, and applications must be completed by February 6^th, 2023, for secondary teachers (grades 7-12).

For more information, please contact the Office of Standards and Instruction at emscurric@nysed.gov or 518-474-5922, or visit the PAEMST Award Website.