AstronomyTeacher

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is now accepting nominations
for the Society's 2007 awards honoring special accomplishments in
astronomy education and public outreach. Recipients receive a cash
award and engraved plaque, as well as travel and lodging to accept
the award at the Society's 119th annual meeting, to be held in
Chicago, Illinois, September 5-7, 2007.

The Richard Emmons Award celebrates outstanding achievement in the
teaching of college-level introductory astronomy for non-science majors.

The Klumpke-Roberts Award recognizes those who have made outstanding
contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy.

The Thomas J. Brennan Award is given for excellence in the teaching
of astronomy at the high school level in North America.

The Las Cumbres Amateur Outreach Award honors outstanding
educational outreach by an amateur astronomer to K-12 students and the
public.

Deadlines, submission guidelines, and lists of past recipients can be
found at http://www.astrosociety.org/membership/awards/awards.html.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact
Marilyn Delgado at 415.337.1100 x 100 or mdelgado@astrosociety.org.