The Early Career Scholar Award acknowledges contributions to science and/or mathematics education during the five years immediately following receipt of the doctoral degree. To qualify for the award the nominee must have received the doctoral degree on or after May 1, 2004.
The Early Career Scholar Award winner will be invited to speak at the Annual Convention, receive $500 towards conference travel expenses and complimentary registration. Any member of SSMA is free to nominate a person(s) satisfying the criteria noted above. The nominee must be a member in good standing for 1 year prior to submitting application and a member in good-standing to receive the award.