Network

NCSLA meetings are the best way to network and discover what is new in science education

Celebrate

NCSLA recongizes those who have gone above and beyond and provided outstanding leadership and service to science education at all levels.

Support

NCSLA provides resources and opportunities for leaders to make a difference in science education.

Lead

The Science Leadership Fellows Program is just one way NCSLA develops emerging leaders.

Advocate

NCSLA advocates for appropriate P-12 science education in NC suitable for building the kinds of knowledge, skills, and abilities that are critical to work and life in the 21st century.

Past Recipients of the Gatling Award

Herman Gatling (1989)
Chuck Vizzini (1990)
Mack Baker (1991)
Mike Jackson (1992)
Ernest Bibby (1993)
Stan Hill (1994)
Rachel Clark (1995)
Garrett Tomlinson (1996)
Fred Beyer (1997)
John Packenham (1998)
Pat Shane (1999)
Norman Anderson (2000)
Jake Brown (2001)
Peggy Holliday (2002)
Jack Wheatley (2003)
Karen Dawkins (2004)
Joyce Hilliard-Clark (2005)
Jason Painter (2006)
Fran Nolan (2007)
Carr Thompson (2008)
Darlene Ryan (2009)
Judy Benton Day (2010)
Rick Wilkerson (2011)
Sam Houston (2012)
Lisa Grable (2013)
Alisa Wickliff (2014)
Tammy Lee (2015)
Pamela Gilchrist (2016)
Elaine Franklin (2017)
Carol Moore (2018)

awards Carol Moore, the 30th recipient of the Hermann and Emma Gatling Award, at the 2018 Fall meeting.

Join NCSLA today!

NCSLA is seeking new members interested in

increasing the number of students entering science careers
improving teacher preparation in science fields
advancing the future of science education in NC
opportunities to demonstrate leadership

Upcoming Events

01 Oct 2019
Gatling Award Nomination Deadline

13 Nov 2019
NCSLA Fall Leadership Summit

15 Dec 2019
NCSLA Committee Application Deadline

15 Dec 2019
NCSLA Nomination Deadline

29 Mar 2020
Jackson Award Nomination Deadline

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