BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) in association with Science India Forum-UAE has announced the First edition of STEM Teachers Awards for High School Teachers in the UAE. The announcement of awards to recognize the efforts of STEM High School educators is in perfect alignment with UAE Government’s Vision and the Ministry of Education’s National Strategy for Higher Education 2030 that emphasizes the development of an advanced and forward-looking education system that prepares a skilled and productive workforce for the future. The award ceremony scheduled on 29th April 2022 will celebrate UAE educators who go above and beyond their call of duty to inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics popularly known as STEM.
Nominations for the award are accepted from Nominee themselves (Self), School, Students, Colleagues, and Family members till 15th February 2023Educators will be recognized in 8 categories such as Excellence in Instructional Leadership, Academic Excellence, Innovation in Pedagogy, Outstanding Digital Transformation, Best Teacher Award for initiating Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, for Community Engagement, for Outstanding Projects and STEM Teacher of the Year Award.
Commenting on the purpose of launching the STEM Teachers Awards, Prof. Srinivasan Madapusi, Director BPDC, said, “Globally, the STEM education market is estimated to increase at a CAGR of 13%, in line with increasing demand for STEM jobs. The UAE Government has recognized this fact and have set targets in their National Strategy For Higher Education 2030 to build and achieve the highest scientific and professional education standards to serve UAE’s future generations.STEM School Teachers have a critical role in inspiring students in UAE to develop a passion for STEM subjects and contributing towards UAE’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. This is crucial for UAE’s Economic growth as these students in the future will meet the demands of a STEM based economy.”
FurtherProf. Srinivasan Madapusisaid, “This award is designed to honor and recognize the leading STEM teachers in the U.A.E. who have significantly contributed to the highest quality of teaching and learning in the field. These educators are true innovators who have achieved greatness through their innovative teaching practices and have led the way in promoting student learning in the community. The STEM Teachers Award is a platform that allows these educators to lead by example and inspire others to follow in their footsteps”.
Nomination forms need to be filled by the proposed nominees with a 500-word write up describing their contribution towards the specific category nominated along with supporting documents. For nominations, criteria and details on categories click on the link: https://sta.bits-dubai.ac.ae/
For further information, please email stemteachersaward@bitspilanidubai.ae or call +9714-2753700
