Teachers Hail from China,
the Philippines and the United States
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April
30, 2002 - Intel Corporation today announced the five finalists for the
Intel Excellence in Teaching Award. The high school teachers, from China,
the Philippines and the U.S., were recognized for their excellence in
teaching science.
These five teachers will each
receive a high-performance computer and an all-expense paid trip to the 2002
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held May 12-17
in Louisville, KY. At the Intel ISEF, one of these teachers will be selected
to receive a $5,000 cash award and a $20,000 teaching grant. In addition to
the trip to Intel ISEF, the remaining teachers will receive a $3,500 cash
award.
"The Intel Excellence in
Teaching Award rewards science teachers for their enthusiasm and provides an
opportunity for the teachers to share best known methods with their
peers," said Carlene Ellis, Intel vice president and director of
diversity and education. "Dedicated teachers add magic to the education
formula encouraging students, such as the 1200 Intel ISEF participants, to
excel."
To be considered for the
Intel Excellence in Teaching Award, entrants submit a description of their
respective teaching methods and a proposal for implementing these methods
with a larger community of teachers. The entries are judged both on the
current success of the method and its potential to benefit teachers and
students in their community. Applicants must also demonstrate dedication to
students, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching.
Teacher Overview
The Teaching Award finalists hail from China, the Philippines, and the
United States. Peiyu Ye teaches at the Northern Secondary School attached to
East China Normal University in Shanghai, China. For more than 20 years, she
has inspired and encouraged students to innovate and work independently. Ye
works to promote students' scientific attitude, interest and creativity
through inquiry-based learning, interaction with top-ranking scientists and
field investigations. Ye's proposal calls for providing teachers with her
best-known instruction methods and helping them establish a research course
focusing on inquiry-based science.
Josette Biyo teaches Science
Research at Philippine Science High School Western Visayas in Iioilo,
Philippines. To teach students the research process, Biyo often takes her
class on scientific adventures, which are field trips to research institutes
in her region where students interact with practicing scientists. With her
proposal, Biyo hopes to open the minds of teachers and students to a wide
array of research topics through intensive science research workshops for
teachers in the Western Visayas.
Julie Grady teaches chemistry
at Blacksburg High School in Blacksburg, Virginia. Grady helps students
experience science in the real world and her yearly class biology assessment
on the health of a local creek inspired her proposal. Grady hopes to work
with a local nature preserve to develop curriculum materials for teachers
and students, bringing inquiry-based science to thousands of students in her
county.
Ernest Schiller teaches
Biology at Central Lee High School in Donnellson, Iowa. Schiller has worked
with students and teachers from all parts of Iowa helping to teach and
implement inquiry-based learning. Schiller believes in a hands-on classroom
experience that challenges students to push beyond their perceived
capabilities while instilling a love of science. To promote the development
of independent research activities and investigations, Schiller's proposal
includes workshops to help teachers throughout Iowa, western Illinois, and
northeast Missouri implement inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.
Susie Stevens teaches at
Latta High School in Ada, Oklahoma. She has spent much time outside her
classroom increasing her knowledge in biotechnology and has secured advanced
equipment that allows her students to conduct complex DNA experiments. She
possesses a true passion for teaching and encourages her students to go
beyond the standard and the ordinary, traits that she herself models daily.
Stevens hopes to establish a mobile biotechnology equipment resource center
that other science teachers can access and will hold summer workshops to
train teachers to use this advanced equipment.
Background
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's
largest pre-college celebration of science representing approximately 40
countries and showcasing the most promising young inventors and scientists.
Intel's sponsorship of the Intel ISEF is part of the Intel® Innovation in
Education initiative to prepare today's teachers and students for tomorrow's
demands.
The Intel Foundation was
formed in 1989 for the purpose of developing and funding educational and
charitable programs.
Intel, the
world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer,
networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel
is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Intel is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United
States and other countries.
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