Kudos for Terrific Science

This program made a huge impact on my teaching. It brought the enjoyment of teaching science back to me. My students loved every science activity we did this year and grew each week from the process. Their questioning skills have dramatically improved because of the knowledge I acquired in this class. I will continue to use all of the information from this class in future years. — Jennifer Macke, Main Elementary, Beavercreek Ohio

Awards

Mickey Sarquis received the Helen Free Award for Public Outreach from the American Chemical Society

  • National Best Books 2008 Finalist, Education Pre-K-12 category, for Curious Crayons: Early Childhood Science in Living Color
  • 2008 Helen Free Award for Public Outreach (Mickey Sarquis)
  • 2008 National Health Information Gold Award for Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention Information for the Family for Strive to Thrive! series
  • 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family for Strive to Thrive! series
  • 2007 Chemist of the Year Award Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society
  • National Best Books 2007 Awards, Young Adult Educational category, for Lather Up! Hand Washing Activity Handbook
  • AEP 2004 Finalist, Distinguished Achievement Award for What’s that Smell? The Science Behind Adolescent Odors
  • 2003 Parents Guide to Children’s Media Award for Squishy, Squashy Sponges
  • 2001 Parent’s Choice Recommended Award for What a Gas!
  • 1998 National Association of Partners in Education Award for Leadership and Volunteer Support (Mickey Sarquis)
  • 1997, NSF Best Practices for Undergraduate Curriculum in the Analytical Sciences Award for the Ambassador Program
  • 1997 NOVA Corporation’s Top 100 Idea Book inclusion for Ambassador Program
  • 1994 Chemical Manufacturers Association National Catalyst Award (Mickey Sarquis)
  • 1993 Program That Works by the National Science Foundation’s Project Kaleidoscope
  • 1992 Science is Fun! State Model Program by the U.S. Dept. of Education
  • 1992 National Association of Partners in Education McKee Food Corporation Award for Partnership Organization
  • 1992 Recommended Model Program by the Chemical Manufacturers Association for Partners for Terrific Science
  • 1990 Outstanding University Educator by the Ohio Academy of Science (Mickey Sarquis)
  • 1989 Community Service Award by the Technical Societies Council of Engineering and Science (Mickey Sarquis)
  • 1986 Chemical Manufacturers Association Regional catalyst Award for Teaching and Professional Service (Mickey Sarquis)