Discover "E" Educator
Recognition Awards

Educators, the "unsung heroes" behind many exceptional engineers...

Do you know any great educators who are worthy of recognition? DiscoverE Educator winner will receive unrestricted cash awards, prizes and media recognition. Up to three winners will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. for a recognition event on February 22, a $2,000 cash prize from ASME, a $1000 prize and a gift pack of classroom supplies from 3M. Their engineer/student nominators will also receive the trip to Washington, D.C.


2012 Award Winners
2012 Award Winners

Three STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educators were honored for their outstanding achievements in helping students discover engineering during the inaugural DiscoverE Educator Awards, part of Engineers Week 2012.

Learn about this year's winners and nominees


Javaris Powell
Friendship Public Charlte School,
Washington, D.C.
Video interview
Shella Rivano Condino
Presidio High School,
Presidio, TX
Video interview
Derek Sale
Raul Robeson Malcolm X Academy,
Detroit, MI
Video interview

Overview

The DiscoverE Educator Awards are shining a spotlight on the educators who are inspiring tomorrow's innovation generation. By honoring the educators who are hard at work in our classrooms, the engineering profession wants to show its appreciation and respect for the educators who are helping students discover engineering.

Unique to this program, engineers and engineering students are part of the nomination process. This community recognizes that educators deserve support and respect when it comes to advancing student learning.
 

Recognition and Prizes

DiscoverE Educator winners will receive unrestricted cash awards, prizes and media recognition.

  • Up to three winners will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. for a recognition event on February 22, a $2,000 cash prize from ASME, a $1000 prize and a gift pack of classroom supplies from 3M. Their engineer/student nominators will also receive the trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Eight runners-up will receive $500 each, a 3M Shoot & Share digital camera, and a 3M gift pack.
  • An additional 12 honorable mentions will receive 3M gift packs.

The DiscoverE Educator Awards is a program of the National Engineers Week Foundation and its partners. Funding is provided by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).