The National Science Foundation Invites PAESMEM Nominations — Nominations for the next round of PAESMEM awards are due on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Submission details can be found in the announcement, which is available on the NSF PAESMEM Page.

PAESMEM.net is a virtual community aiming to foster the development of a vibrant national network of STEM mentors.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring Program (PAESMEM) seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts that enhance the participation and retention of individuals (including persons with disabilities, women and minorities) who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). PAESMEM recipients serve as leaders in the national effort to develop fully our human resources in STEM.

In a recent White House ceremony (December 12, 2011), President Obama recognized nine individuals and eight organizations as the 2010 and 2011 PAESMEM recipients. Since 1996 there have been 232 PAESMEM recipients, including 86 organizations and 146 individuals. Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

In a recent White House ceremony (December 12, 2011), President Obama recognized nine individuals and eight organizations as the 2010 and 2011 PAESMEM recipients. Since 1996 there have been 231 PAESMEM recipients, including 85 organizations and 146 individuals.Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.