Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher Award
The purpose of the Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher Award (OUSTA) is to recognize the achievements of our teaching colleagues who have enhanced the profession as outstanding teachers of science. Nominees need not be a member of SCST but should have been actively involved in teaching undergraduate science for the previous 5 years. Nominations may be made by colleagues or students; self-nominations are also encouraged.
Evaluation Categories
This annual award is based on a selection process that evaluates nominees according to the following ranked categories.
Teaching Excellence
As evidenced by teaching philosophy and effectiveness, teaching innovations, and course and curriculum development.
Scholarship
As evidenced by publications in science education, presentations, grants received, and other forms of scholarship including discipline-based research.
Service
As evidenced by service to science education, students, scientific and educational organizations, the nominee’s institution, local schools, and the general public with the overall goal of enhancing understanding of scientific issues.
