Public Understanding of Technology and Engineering Education Award

Deadline: November 1st 
All nominees will be notified as to their status by mid-November and will be recognized at the ITEEA Annual Conference.

What is the Public Understanding of Technology and Engineering Education Award?

This award shall be given to an individual who, while working in their field, has also contributed substantially to the public understanding of technology and engineering. Nominations are encouraged to identify candidates whose contributions have reached broad audiences and have a sustained record of contributing to the public understanding of technology and engineering. 

Who is Eligible to be nominated?

  • Self nominations are accepted
  • Nominee is a member of ITEEA.
  • Nominee had leadership roles in ITEEA and other affiliate organization(s)
  • Presentations and professional development activities at local to international level
  • Recognition by peers.

The following materials must be included at the time of nomination:


  • 2025 | Frank Caccavale & Charles Seipp
  • 2024 | Julie Sicks-Panus, DTE
  • 2023 | Dr. Euisuk Sung
  • 2022 | Kenneth M. Robinson
  • 2021 | Dr. Virginia R. Jones, DTE
  • 2020 | Dr. Marie Hoepfl & Dr. Thomas Loveland, DTE
  • 2019 | Scott R. Bartholomew & Victor Stefan
  • 2018 | Cathi Cox-Boniol
  • 2015 | Gerhard L. Salinger

2014 and Earlier

  • William A. Wulf
  • Rodger W. Bybee
  • Dr. Joyce Winterton
Questions? Email iteea@iteea.org or call 703.860.2100.