The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) provides opportunities for K-12 teachers, college educators, science supervisors and others dedicated to achieving the highest standards for science education in our schools to network, build quality programs and grow professionally as educators. CISER has a proud record of teaming with STAT through leadership positions and awards.

 

The Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) provides opportunities for K-12 teachers, college educators, science supervisors, and others dedicated to achieving the highest standards for science education in our schools to network, build quality programs and grow professionally as educators. STAT supports educators through journals, affiliations and the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), an annual fall conference hosted by STAT. To get details on the organization, membership or CAST, go to www.statweb.org

 

CISER has a proud record of teaming with STAT through leadership positions, awards and the hosting of the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) in 1999. We co-sponsor a distinguished award, the Skoog Cup, named after Dr. Gerald Skoog, given annually in recognition of excellence in working with teachers. CISER has led the way in establishing a strong infrastructure for science education through our seamless community that has provided leadership opportunities and recognition for educators.

 

Officers and Leadership:

Outstanding Science Teacher Awards:

Skoog Cup Award:

• 1999 Gerald Skoog
• 2000 Robert Clark Beck
• 2001 Steven Rakow
• 2002 Fred Fiefer
• 2003 Violetta Lien
• 2004 Robert Peck
• 2005 Sandra West
• 2006 Karen Ostlund
• 2007 Susan Talkmitt
• 2008 Eugene Chiapetta
• 2009 James Westgate
• 2010 Peggy Carnahan
• 2011 David Lamp
• 2012 Louis Jacobs
• 2013 Mary K. Hemenway

Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching:

• 2004 Brad Neu
• 2005 Nancy Schunke
• 1999 Jean Durrett

CISER Hall of Fame

• Gentry Lynn Award
• Susan Talkmitt Award