Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge and Shell Awards

Good Morning,

In case you missed our presentation at NSTA's fall virtual conference Engage20, our information and materials are attached for you to review and share with k-12 science educators. Teachers may apply for both the Shell awards and the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.

You or your colleagues may also nominate teachers for these awards anonymously by following the links provided.

Copied on this e-mail is Ruth Ruud, the lead judge of the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge competition who is available for mentoring and can answer additional questions.

NSTA and Shell are fueling success with students.

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition will provide lab resources and professional development for k-12 teachers who need a new science lab. This program is for teachers in regions across the U.S., such as Mobile, AL, Monaca PA, Puget Sound WA, Louisiana, Kermit and Houston TX, and CA. Begin your journey in winning an updated science classroom through the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Educator Competition. The deadline is January 22, 2021. Don't delay, begin your application or nominate a colleague today. Learn more at https://www.nsta.org/shell-science-lab-regional-challenge

Shell Science Teaching Award recognizes one outstanding classroom teacher (grades K-12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and the community through exemplary science teaching with a $10,000 cash prize and recognition. Deadline is December 10, 2020 There are mentors to help you with the award process. Check out this award and other awards for science teachers at www.nsta.org/shell

The Shell Urban Science Educators Development AwardThe award consists of $1800 to be used to attend the annual NSTA National Conference on Science Education. Recipients will be invited to attend a variety of workshops and presentations that are of particular interest to urban teachers at the annual National Conference. The deadline to apply is December 10, 2020. Learn additional details and nominate or begin your application at www.nsta.org/shell

Thank you for your commitment to science education.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any additional questions.

Remember you can't win if you don't apply!

Kind Regards,

Amanda Upton

Sr. Manager, Shell Programs

703.312.9217 | aupton@nsta.org

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