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

August 12, 2022

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.orgNominations close on January 9th, 2023, and applications must be completed by February 6th, 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.