[SEMCO] Women in Science Award

[Rachel Rasfeld]

Good afternoon,

 

Would you mind passing the following along to the SEMCO listerv? I am sure there are many worthy applicants. There is no fee to apply. Thank you!

 

Rachel Rasfeld

Public Relations and Event Coordinator

Maria Mitchell Association

4 Vestal St.

Nantucket, MA

ph: 508.228.9198

fax: 508.228.1031

www.mmo.org

 

 

 

 

MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION OFFERS 11th ANNUAL WOMEN IN SCIENCE AWARD

 

NANTUCKET, MA- The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is pleased to offer an annual award of $5,000 to recognize an individual whose efforts have encouraged the advancement of girls and women in the natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science and technology.

 

Award Background

 

Maria Mitchell (1818‑1889) was America’s first woman astronomer and first woman astronomy professor. The MMA believes that a significant legacy left by Maria Mitchell was the vision and quality of education she gave to her students. The women she trained during her twenty‑three years at Vassar College went on to make enduring contributions to the progress of women in all fields of science. Teacher, mentor, role model - Maria Mitchell epitomized the full measure of what a woman scientist could be. Were she with us today, her remarkable energies would surely be focused on academic and social reform, and career advancement opportunities for women in science.

 

Award History 

 

While there are many awards for scholastic and professional achievement in the various fields of science, we believe it is equally important to recognize the people whose influence and support make it possible for girls to become engaged in science and for women to reach the same high levels of accomplishment as their male peers. The first award was presented on October 4, 1997. The eleventh award, to be presented Fall, 2008 will be given to a recipient selected by a national jury of distinguished educators and scientists. 

 

Previous Winners:

*         1997: Henry Albers, Ph.D.; Edith Andrews, M.S.; Eileen McGrath, M.S.; E. Dorrit Hoffleit, Ph.D.

*         1998: Jane Zimmer Daniels, Ph.D., Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University

*         1999: Graduate Research Program for Women at Bell Laboratories/Lucent Technologies. The Lucent Foundation waived the cash award and presented it to the first runner up, the Math Science Network/Expanding Your Horizons. The Lucent Foundation also matched the cash award.

*         2000: Catherine Banks, M.S., Director, Science and Mathematics Center for Women, Texas Women’s University and Cinda-Sue C. Davis, Ph.D., Director, Women in Science and Engineering Program, University of Michigan

*         2001: Suzanne G. Brainard, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for Workforce Development, University of Washington

*         2002: Dale McCreedy, M.S., Director of Gender and Family Learning, The Franklin Institute

*         2003: Susan Staffin Metz, M.S., Director of the Lore-El Center for Women in Engineering and Science, The Stevens Institute of Technology

*         2004:Nancy Haven Doe Hopkins, Ph.D., Amgen Professor of Biology, MIT

*         2006: Denice D. Denton, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of California, Santa Cruz

*         2007- Cynthia A. Brossman, Director, LERNet Center, Boston University

 

Award Guidelines and Eligibility

 

The Women in Science Award of the Maria Mitchell Association will recognize an individual who has worked to increase the participation and advancement of girls and/or women in science and mathematics.

To be considered for the Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award an individual must:

*	Demonstrate consistent leadership and support for the advancement of girls and women in the fields of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science or technology or
*	Be someone who served as a mentor, role model or key player in a program designed specifically to encourage and advance girls and women in the fields of science, mathematics and technology 
*	Be a United States citizen

A complete nomination package includes the original and four (4) copies of the following:

1)       Signed Nomination Form

2)      Nominating Statement: a 1-3 page narrative 

3)      Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae

4)      2 Letters of Support: These may be from colleagues who have worked with the nominee or from individuals who have benefited from the nominee's programs and/or mentorship

5)   A 200-word proposal prepared by the nominee explaining how the $5,000 award will be used to support a project(s) advancing girls or women in science

 Please do not send additional materials. Incomplete nominations will not be considered by the jury.

Nomination Deadline: postmarked by March 15, 2008 

 

Nomination forms are available from the Maria Mitchell Association or on our website: www.mmo.org <http://www.mmo.org/> .  The winner will be notified by June 1, 2008 and other nominees by the end of June.

 

ABOUT THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1902, the Maria Mitchell Association is dedicated to furthering science education, encouraging women in science, and serving as a science resource for Nantucket. The mission of the science and history-based education, preservation and research institution is to explore, educate about and enjoy Nantucket's land, waters and the skies beyond.  In fulfilling its mission, the Maria Mitchell Association uses the unique natural environment of Nantucket as a resource to encourage inquiring minds and builds upon the scientific achievements of Maria Mitchell, a native of Nantucket who was America’s first woman astronomer and first female astronomy professor. For more information, contact www.mmo.org <http://www.mmo.org/> .

 

 

Rachel Rasfeld

Public Relations and Event Coordinator

Maria Mitchell Association

4 Vestal St.

Nantucket, MA

ph: 508.228.9198

fax: 508.228.1031

www.mmo.org

 

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