2025 SVEC Keeper of the Flame Application

SVEC Keeper of the Flame Application

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025 (extended)
Purpose of Award

The purpose is to promote high standards of content and rigor in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. The SVEC Keeper of the Flame award recognizes and honors those heroes of K-12 education who have distinguished themselves as Keepers of the Flame of knowledge by maintaining high standards of content in STEM instruction in the face of significant challenges. This award is not intended just to recognize outstanding teaching ability. The award will consist of a cash grant of $1000 given directly to the winning teacher. The award funds are to be used by the teacher for educational purposes. Up to two teachers will be recognized each year.
Criteria

The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Keeper of the Flame Award recognizes and supports outstanding teachers in the elementary, middle school and high schools (K-12) whose programs maintain rigorous standards of performance and student participation in STEM in the face of significant challenges.

- The applicant must live or work within the following 8 counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz

- The applicant must show commitment to high standards of achievement in science, technology and engineering, mathematics courses helping student grow their problem solving skills beyond the classroom, providing an effective balance of theory and practice in their courses

- The applicant must show strong academic performance as indicated by academic degrees, professional presentations and contributions

- The applicant should provide strong recommendations from faculty peers, students, and/or supervisors

- The applicant should demonstrate involvement in the promotion of professional and/or student activities, student competitions, or projects

- The applicant should demonstrate involvement in community and/or social services activities

- The applicant should demonstrate innovative approaches to inviting student participation and involvement

Granting of Awards

Awardees will be notified through e-mail by February 7th, 2025, and will be awarded at the SVEC Engineers Week Banquet on February 2025. It is expected but not required that awardees attend the banquet. Each recipient and one companion will be SVEC guests.

Questions?

If you have more questions, please send your inquiry to education-awards@svec-ca.org Please put "SVEC Keeper of the Flame Awards" in the email title.

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Contact Information
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Please describe any professional and/or student activities, student competitions, or projects that you support or promote, including title or description, date, and nature of your involvement.
Please describe any volunteer or service work you do at your school or in your community.
Essay

Write a short essay (no more than 1000 words) describing your educational philosophy and commitment to science, engineering, technology, or mathematics, as well as how you work to achieve high standards for student achievement and participation, describing any barriers overcome or accomplishments of merit.
Are there any special circumstances (e.g., financial, personal) that you believe would help the committee in its decision?
References
Please provide at least two references who can speak regarding your teaching.
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SVEC Keeper of the Flame Application

Purpose of Award

Criteria

Granting of Awards

Questions?

Contact Information

Academics

Essay

References