Paul DeHart Hurd Award
for Middle Level Science Teaching and Leadership

The Paul DeHart Hurd Award is presented by the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association, a Division Affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association, and sponsored by Delta Education, Inc. The award will be bestowed annually at the luncheon of the middle level division at the NSTA Annual Convention. This award will go to a member of the NMLSTA who has demonstrated both exemplary science teaching performance in a middle level classroom, and leadership in sharing these skills and ideas with others.

Criteria for eligibility for the competition and procedures are described below. Any questions, contact Dale Rosene.

Composition of the Award
The award consists of a $1000 prize from Delta Education, Inc., complimentary membership for one year in the NMLSTA, and an appropriate plaque.

Eligibility and Procedures:
     1. Entrants must be members of the NMLSTA and full-time middle level classroom science teachers with all the responsibilities of such a position. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the level. A membership may be submitted with the application. The exemplary teaching described must be the entrant's original work. A signed cover sheet stating that these qualifications were met must be included with the application.
     2. The entrant must provide a description of his/her exemplary middle level science teaching, including innovative techniques or programs. This should not exceed five (5) typewritten and double-spaced pages, approximately 1,000 words. Font must be at least size 12 or larger and one inch margins must be used.
     3. The entrant must provide a one page description of his/her efforts to share teaching techniques with others through inservice presentations, publications, or the like.
     4. Provide three letters of support corroborating the description from individuals or groups who are familiar with the exemplary middle level science teaching of the applicant. At least
one of these should be from an administrator, who also certifies the applicant's status as a full time middle level science teacher.
    5. Supplemental sample materials, documents, and or photographs are encouraged, but should be limited to the equivalent of 4 pages. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you
want materials returned.
     6. Send 5 copies of the application and the supporting materials to: Dale Rosene, Marshall Middle School, 100 East Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068; E-mail: ishtar@aglp.com.

Calendar: Deadline for the entries to be postmarked is December 15. Entries may not be faxed. The winner will be informed as soon as possible after judging. The presentation of the award will be made at the NSTA National Convention during the following calendar year.

Judging: Final judging is by a panel of outstanding science educators selected by the National Middle Level Science Teacher's Association.