Welcome to the CAST Web Site
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Colorado Association of Science Teachers web site. Here you'll find a wealth of resources just for science educators.
Browse this site to learn more about the benefits of joining CAST and about how you can become a member. Catch up on the latest news about your fellow science teachers in Colorado. You can find out about upcoming classes and workshops for continuing education or discover a great opportunity for your students. Browse the list of educational resources and get inspired with some new ideas for your classroom.
It's CAST's goal to support, stimulate, and improve science education for students of all ages in Colorado, so visit often and find out what's happening in science education around the state.
CAST/AVS Awards For Excellence in Science Education
April 7, 2013
Colorado Association of Science Teachers Awards
For Excellence in Science Education
American Vacuum Society Awards
For Excellence in Science Education
CAST and the AVS offer awards for excellence in promoting science education in the state of Colorado. The awards are presented each year at the Colorado Science Conference, in November, in the amount of $500 each. A CAST Award and an AVS Award is selected at each of three levels: Elementary, Middle School, High School, and two CAST awards are selected at the College/Informal level. To be eligible for the CAST award you must be a CAST member in good standing. You do not need to be a CAST member to receive the AVS award. To be eligible for both awards you must be currently teaching science in a Colorado school (nominees for the College/Informal do not have to be teaching, but must be involved in science education in Colorado).
To nominate an individual, please submit the nomination form below, a copy of the nominee’s resume/vita, and a letter of recommendation for the nominee to Meg Jacobson:
I would like to nominate _____________________________ for the CAST/AVS Award
Name of nominator _____________________________
Application may be sent by mail or e-mail, but must be RECEIVED by October 7, 2013
Nomination Form
Colorado Association of Science Teachers
and American Vacuum Society Excellence in Science Education
Nominee’s Name:
Address:
School or business:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Level at which you teach/work (Elementary/Middle School/High School/College/Informal):
I am a member of the Colorado Association of Science Teachers (yes or no):
Please make a short personal statement about your contributions to science education in the state of Colorado:
Please sign (or type your name if submitted by e-mail) The information on this form is accurate to the best of my ability:
Please include a copy of your resume/vita, and one letter of recommendation with this nomination form. All materials must be submitted and received by October 7, 2013, to:
Meg Jacobson
Past President – CAST
1116 Country Acres Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
Previous Entries
| April 7, 2013 | CAST/AVS Awards For Excellence in Science Education |
| June 29, 2012 | Now Hiring: Colorado State Science Content Specialist |
| April 17, 2012 | CAST Election of Officers and Pre-Service Scholarship Nominations |
| April 2, 2012 | Seeking Lesson Plans for NSTA/STANYS Book! |
| February 23, 2012 | CAST Sponsors "The 21st Century Science Classroom" Workshop |
| June 12, 2011 | CAST Welcomes New and Reappointed Board Members |
