Excellence in Science Teaching Awards (ESTA)

Nomination Deadline is Sunday, February 19th

The Iowa Academy of Science awarded the first Excellence in Science Teaching Awards in 1969. Outstanding teachers of all grade levels and areas of science have been recognized for their work and innovations in science education. Nominations are encouraged from administrators, colleagues, or a teacher may self-nominate. Selections are made by the Awards and Recognition Committee. Winners are honored at the President's Banquet during the Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting. Awardees receive a plaque and a $100 award.

For nominators or self-nominations click this button.

Call for ESTA Nomination Materials

Please download and distribute these documents to your colleagues to help promote the 2020 ESTA Awards.
Awardees are not required to be IAS members to receive an ESTA Award.

ESTA Forms for Awardees

The following forms are used only when requested by the Iowa Academy of Science Staff.

ESTA Committee

ESTA Committee members click on the button below. The page is password protected.