The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a nonprofit organization which provides leadership to the chemical engineering profession. One of our goals is to support excellence in education. In the Central Florida Section of AIChE, we firmly believe in teaching children early about the fundamentals, joys, and possibilities in the fields of math and science. We understand there are many challenges that arise in teaching our youth. During the 2024-2025 school year, AIChE will sponsor College Scholarships, an Elementary and Middle School Grant Program, and the Secondary Math and science Teachers of the Year Awards.

Every year we like to recognize a Teacher of the Year in secondary science and math. Two Central Florida teachers will be chosen and honored at our April 15th, 2025 meeting. Please help us in our endeavor to honor your extraordinary science and math teachers by submitting a letter of recommendation along with the below form to be filled out by the outstanding teacher. Each teacher honored will receive a plaque, a check payable to the teacher for $1,000, and a check for $500 payable to the teacher's school. It is our hope that you will spread the word to your fellow mathematics and science teachers and encourage each other to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the award applicants must teach secondary math or science in a Central Florida school located between latitudes 27°N and 29°N. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from a supervisor or colleague. Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2025.