Final Call for Applications: STEAM Educator Awards

Published on Friday, October 07, 2022

Rhode Island educators must submit entry by October 14, 2022 at 4 p.m.

PROVIDENCE, RI — Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education are inviting educators to apply for the STEAM Educator Awards ahead of STEAM Month in November. The award is organized and presented by the Rhode Island STEAM Center at Rhode Island College. Application access is available, and applications are due by October 14, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

“Rhode Island is filled with innovative, dynamic and engaging STEAM educators who are deserving of this tremendous award,” said Commissioner Infante-Green. “STEAM education is the lifeline for a developed economy and strong Rhode Island workforce. We look forward to recognizing an exceptional educator and celebrating opportunities throughout STEAM Month. Be sure to apply, share and be proud of your tremendous work.” 

The purpose of RI STEAM Month is to highlight the importance of learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art+Design, and Mathematics, and celebrate STEAM opportunities offered by Rhode Island schools. The STEAM Educator Award recognizes an exceptional educator, whose innovative and engaging lessons spark curiosity and creativity in their students.  

Along with recognition in November, the winner will receive a grant from the Rhode Island STEAM Center to use in their classroom.   

The STEAM logo and slogan created by Toll Gate High School junior Jonah Townsend will be used to elevate the importance of STEAM throughout the entire month of November. Townsend, who is enrolled in the Graphic Design and Multimedia program at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center, submitted the winning design among 34 entries in the 2022 STEAM Logo Design Contest.    

RIDE encourages schools and educational organizations to schedule events that engage students and families in active learning and elevate the importance of STEAM. Review a robust list of resources here.

Nominees/applicants for the STEAM Educator Award must be a full-time PK-12 teacher, employed in a public school in Rhode Island, with at least 3 years of experience teaching.