SOT Undergraduate Educator Award

Eligibility

SOT Undergraduate Educator Award, with an application deadline in October, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Undergraduate Educator Award is presented to an SOT member who is distinguished by outstanding contributions to the teaching of undergraduate students in toxicology and toxicology-related areas and whose efforts support the Society's strategic efforts to "build for the future of toxicology." The nominee must have a faculty appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching undergraduates. An application letter from nominee (self-nomination) or primary nomination letter from SOT Full member must be submitted. The letter must include: summary of career teaching responsibilities with specifics for the past three years; evidence of teaching accomplishment; demonstration of participation in the advancement of the SOT educational mission; evidence of scholarship of teaching; contributions to regional or national education efforts; and student outcomes, such as evidence of impact on students and career path. Letters of support from full members of the Society and campus administrative officials are required. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received another SOT Award within the last two years. Please visit the award's website or contact the Society of Toxicology for more information.