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 * Making a difference award:** The Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies Association and the National Science Teachers Association are accepting applications for the DCAT Making a Difference Award, which recognizes and honors excellence in a science program that impacts the lives of grades 6–12 students. $2,500 will be awarded to the school along with airfare and two nights accommodations for the lead science teacher and principal to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. The program must be in effect at the time of application and operational for at least one year. Entries must show effective teaching strategies combined with a science program that has influenced students to initiate or extend their interests in the exploration and investigation of science and its application to global problems and demonstrate that the science program can be replicated and used as a model in other middle schools. **DEADLINE:** Nov. 30. **CONTACT:** DCAT Making a Difference Award, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; e-mail: awards@nsta.org; Web site: www.nsta.org/pdfs/awards/DCAT.pdf.


 * Science teaching awards:** Delta Education, in partnership with Frey-Neo, CPO Science LLC, and the National Science Teachers Association, is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Awards, which recognizes three full-time pre-K–12 teachers of science who successfully use inquiry-based science to enhance teaching and learning in their classroom. Awards consist of a $1,500 prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science (up to $1,500). Full-time pre-K–12 science teachers who have taught for at least one year can apply. Three awards will be presented, one each in elementary, middle and high school. **DEADLINE:** Nov. 30. **CONTACT:** Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Excellence in Inquiry-Based Science Teaching, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; e-mail: awards@nsta.org; Web site: www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx#delta.


 * Manufacturing engineers education grants:** The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation seeks to expose students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to help them make an informed decision about pursuing a career in these disciplines. The foundation is particularly interested in the creation of a pathway that will offer students information and awareness beginning in elementary school and continuing through middle and high school, leading to post-secondary options. K–12 schools can apply for grants. In 2007, the foundation provided more than $1.8 million in charitable grants. Some emphasis is placed on initiatives involving women and minority students. **DEADLINE:** Applications are online and will be accepted until Dec. 15. **CONTACT:** Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, One SME Drive, P.O. Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48121; phone: 1-313-425-3300; e-mail: foundation@sme.org; Web site: www.smeef.org/programs/grants/youthguidelines.html.
 * Physics grants:** The American Association of Physics Teachers requests applications for the Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching. The fund provides support for special activities in physics teaching. AAPT members can apply for grants of up to $500. Grants may be used for the following: The development and distribution of innovative apparatus for physics teaching; to obtain or build and support traveling exhibits of apparatus; and local workshops for teachers who spread the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment. **DEADLINE:** Dec. 1. **CONTACT:** Programs Dept., AAPT One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740; e-mail: programs@aapt.org; Web site: www.aapt.org/grants/bauderfund.cfm.


 * Tech award:** The Vernier Software & Technology/National Science Teachers Association Tech Award recognizes the innovative use of data collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator or handheld in the science classroom. Current teachers of science in grades K-college can apply for awards of up to $3,000 ($1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education, March 18-21, 2010). **DEADLINE:** Nov. 30. **CONTACT:** www.vernier.com/grants/nsta.html.
 * Foundation for Technology Education:** The Pitsco/Hearlihy/Foundation for Technology Education Grant recognizes and encourages the integration of a quality technology education program within the school curriculum. Criteria include: evidence of an effective quality technology education program, documented success in the integration of technology education with other academic subjects and plans for professional development via the anticipated grant. K-12 teachers who are members of the International Technology Education Association can apply for grants of up to $2,000. **DEADLINE:** Dec. 1. **CONTACT:** www.iteaconnect.org.


 * Science and Math Programs grants:** Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Science and Math Programs Grants assist educators in presenting mathematics, science and technology principles to students (K-12) in an exciting, hands-on manner to develop our future aeronautics and aerospace engineers, scientists, pilots and space explorers. AIAA Educator Associate K-12 teachers can apply for grants of up to $1,000. **DEADLINE:** Nov. 30. **CONTACT:** AIAA Foundation Classroom Grants.


 * Professional Development on a mobile science lab:** Dr. Ben Dubin-Thaler, the chief scientist on the BioBus, will be offering professional development for science teachers. The workshop will focus on techniques for preparing living cells and microscopic animals for the elementary, middle and high school classrooms. The BioBus will be located at NYU, 4 Washington Place, and the session will be from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. The cost of the BioBus PD will be $100 per teacher, with a maximum of 12 teachers. **CONTACT:** For more information or to register for the event, go to: Biobus or call Dr. Ben Dubin-Thaler at 1-917-569-8926.

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