2024-2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Applications is Open!

The application cycle for the 24-25 PAEMST Award officially opened.  PAEMST are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Awardees serve as models to their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of STEM education. 

Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate a teacher by completing the nomination form available on the PAEMST website until February 6, 2025. To submit a nomination, you will need the teacher’s name, email address, and school contact information. If you know more than one teacher deserving of this award, you may submit more than one nomination. Teachers may also apply directly at http://www.paemst.nsf.gov/.

Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States; a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. They also join a network of award-winning teachers from across the country. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

All application materials must be completed and submitted through the online portal by February 6, 2025 at 11:59pm. All applicants will be notified if they are state finalists by March 21, 2025. 

Questions can be directed to Erin.Escher@ride.ri.gov or Joshua.Lach@ride.ri.gov