The STEMM Educator of the Year – University or Registered Training Organisation Award is open to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to enhancing student learning in STEMM areas.

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The Award recipient will have inspired their students to become involved in student-centred investigation in STEMM areas, where students seek answers to scientific questions posed by themselves and set in real-world contexts.
 

Eligibility

• Nominations are to be endorsed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic (university) or Education Manager (Registered Training Organisation).

• All nominees must be active in teaching STEMM subjects at the time of their nomination or provide an explanation where this is not the case.

• Provide a copy of your CV abbreviated to no more than four (4) pages. Nominations providing CVs longer than 4 pages will not be considered for selection.

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Selection criteria

Criteria 1

An innovative and imaginative approach to teaching STEMM that motivates students to learn. Contribution to activities that have promoted an understanding of STEMM, and influenced and enhanced learning and teaching.

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Criteria 2

Active involvement in STEMM education through teaching that reflects a command of the field and is evidenced by high standing in the professional community.
 

Criteria 3

Demonstrated impact on students. This could be evidenced through:

• increased enrolments in subject areas

• number of graduates proceeding to STEMM related careers

• recognition from a professional body

• other measurable outcomes.