Curious Student Scientist of the Year
Do you have a student who shows strong curiosity and passion for the sciences?
BMS wants to know!
The 2011-12 nominees have been announced!
Scroll down to see this year's list of students who will receive free admission to BMS on May 19 or 20, 2012.
The Buffalo Museum of Science is always working to fulfill its mission of Inspiring curiosity through exploration, and we want to know if you have a student who has shown a curiosity in the sciences and drive to explore! Nominate one of your 2011-12 students who fits this description during the school year.
All nominated students who fulfull the requirements below will be invited to visit the Buffalo Museum of Science with one parent or caregiver free of charge on Saturday, May 19 or Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Nomination form can be found on page 25 of our 2011-12 Educator's Guide. Pick up a copy at BMS or print the guide and the form at home and don't forget to briefly describe why yoru chosen student has shown exemplary characteristics of a Curious Student Scientist this school year. Please include information about the student’s interest and participation in science. (submit on an additional sheet of paper - 100 word limit.)
REQUIREMENTS
- Teachers may only nominate one student from their 2011-12 class (educators teaching classes in more than one grade may nominate one student from each grade they teach)
- Nominated student must be currently enrolled in grades K – 8
- Nominated students aren’t required to have exceptional grades in science, but they should display enthusiasm for, and interest in, the sciences.
NOMINATION DEADLINES
Entry form and nomination description must be mailed between March 1-15 to:
Curious Student Scientist of the Year
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14211
All nominees will be posted to www.sciencebuff.org the week of April 16. An electronic invitation will be emailed to nominating teachers to provide to the student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s).
Since not all students have ID cards, students will be asked to provide their most recent report card to the museum on Saturday, May 19 or Sunday, May 20 to gain free admission for 1 child and 1 adult to the museum that day. The student’s award will be given to them at the museum before they leave.
For more information, contact Amy Biber, Marketing Manager at abiber@sciencebuff.org.
ANNOUNCING OUR 2011-12 CURIOUS STUDENT SCIENTISTS OF THE YEAR!
To download a list of this years nominees, click here.
Thank you to the area educators who made nominations for this year's program. Be sure to look for our 2012-13 nomination form in next year's Educator's Guide!
Nominating educators were emailed with further instructions on April 17.
If you nominated a student listed below but did not receive an email with more information, please contact Amy Biber at abiber@sciencebuff.org.
