Traveling Science and Mathematics Demonstrations Program Outstanding S.T.R.A.N.D. Volunteer Award

Call for NominationsAward Description:Westinghouse Savannah River Company and the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center’s Traveling Science and Mathematics Demonstrations Program are calling for nominations for the Traveling Science and Mathematics Demonstrations Program Outstanding S.T.R.A.N.D. Volunteer Award. This award is given to a STRAND volunteer who has done an outstanding job in promoting and supporting high quality science and mathematics education for students and teachers. The recipient of the award will be recognized at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet in September.

Eligibility: STRAND Volunteers who volunteered their time during the 2003-2004 school year are eligible for the award.

Nomination Procedure: A colleague, teacher, principal, parent, district administrator, or TSMDP staff can nominate eligible candidates.
Include a letter of nomination, which states the reasons this volunteer should be recognized for his or her work in the schools.

~Was there a volunteer who did an outstanding job of sparking the interests of your students?
~Was there a volunteer who went above and beyond the call of duty?
~Was there a volunteer who made your job a bit easier?
~Was there a volunteer on whom you could always count?
~ etc.

Nomination Deadline: Letters of Nomination should be postmarked by August 24, 2004 and sent to:
John Hutchens; Ruth Patrick Science Education Center; 471 University Parkway; USCA-Box 3; Aiken, SC 29801
If you have questions about the award or the nomination procedure call Mr. Hutchens at (803) 641-3474 or e-mail him at johnh@usca.edu.