The Environmentally Responsible Aviation project of the Integrated Systems Research Program, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, has announced a new student contest. The Green Aviation Student Challenge invites students to propose ideas and designs for future aircraft that use less fuel, produce less harmful emissions and make less noise...
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Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Nominations for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)are now being accepted. For the 2010 year, teachers working in grades K-6 will be recognized. Nominations may come from colleagues, present or former students, or other associates. Teachers may also self-nominate...
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Posted Thursday, January 28, 2010
National Audubon Society is accepting applications for TogetherGreen fellowship program which provides a $10,000 grant over an 18-month period. Forty new Fellows chosen in a competitive application process nationwide will get broad-based training, assistance, and opportunities to help them conduct their own innovative, results-oriented conservation projects, serve as conservation role models, inspire and engage diverse audiences and communities, build leadership skills and connect with other U...
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Posted Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is now accepting entries for the 2010 Thacher Environmental Research Contest. The 2010 Thacher awards will be given to secondary school students (grades 9-12) demonstrating the best use of geospatial tools or data to study Earth. Eligible tools and data include satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS)...
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Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009