Frequently asked questions about the Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) HENAAC Awards nomination process, including eligibility, required documents, and deadlines.
Individuals not in technical fields can be nominated for Community Service and Education categories.; Non-Hispanic individuals may be nominated for Education and Community Service awards.; Non-Hispanic nominees must impact the Hispanic community's participation in STEM.; A STEM bachelor's degree is usually required, but on-the-job training is considered for military and technicians.; US Citizenship is not required.
Requirements
Nominator: Full Name, Title, Contact Information.; Nominee: Industry, years of experience, education, degrees, universities, ethnic background.; Nominator statement: 1,000 words or less.; Minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) letters of recommendation dated in 2024.; Biography: No more than 3 pages.
Application materials
Online Nomination Form; Nominator Statement; Resume; Full Job Description; Biography
How to apply
Nominations are submitted through a web portal on the GMiS website.; Documents must be uploaded in PDF format.; Create an online profile on the GMiS website nomination portal to start the process.
Important dates
Nomination deadline: May 24, 2024.; Nomination portal opens: early March.; Winner announcement: during or before the second week in August 2024.; Formal notification letter mailed: by the third week of August 2024.; Nominators of non-winners notified: by the end of August 2024.
Documents
Letters of recommendation must be PDF files.; Biography should include personal and professional history.; Summaries of theses, papers, or research are preferred over full documents.; Video clips are not accepted for review.; High Resolution Color Photograph (suitable for media use).
Contact
info@greatmindsinstem.org
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