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)

Elaine Franklin, the 28th recipient of the Hermann and Emma Gatling Award, at the 2017 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 2017
Gatling Award Nomination Deadline

18 Oct 2017
01:00PM - 05:00PM
NCSLA Fall Summit

15 Jan 2019
NCSLA Nomination Deadline

03 Mar 2019
NCSLA Committee Application Deadline

31 Mar 2019
Jackson Award Nomination Deadline

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