In recognition of Senator Glenn outstanding life achievements; his dedication to the advancement of the teaching of science; his concern for the future well-being of our nation; and his enduring faith in the ability of new generations to meet new responsibilities, the NSTA Board of Directors has established The John Glenn Tribute Fund.
Watch Senator Glenn video address to the 2008 NSTA Conference on Science Education.
The John Glenn Tribute Fund will support NSTA Center for Science Education Campaign. NSTA goal is to raise a minimum of $10 million in honor of Senator Glenn by September 27, 2010뾲he 10th anniversary of the release of his commission groundbreaking report Before It's Too Late: A Report to the Nation From the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century.
To further honor Senator Glenn commitment to the future of our nation children and to his enduring support for all teachers of science, the NSTA Board of Directors has announced that it will name its new facility, The John Glenn Center for Science Education. This extraordinary center will develop into a national gathering place for all stakeholders dedicated to the future of science education and sustain the vision originally outlined in the 2000 Glenn Commission report.
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