Territories, and the
U. John H. Marburger III, Science Advisor to the
President and Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
For a complete listing of the 2004 awardees visit http://www. For more information visit http://www .

The Foundation is dedicated to increasing access to
higher education for gifted students in science, mathematics and
technology-related disciplines.S.org . "It is therefore imperative that
we provide the necessary resources to broaden the pool of qualified math and
science teachers , especially in communities that have been traditionally
under-represented in the fields of science and technology. Overall, support from
organizations like the Siemens Foundation has helped UNCF support more
minorities in higher education and we are excited to be a part of this
scholarship program.

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WASHINGTON, President George W.
The awardees are selected from mathematics and science teachers in all 50
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.
During the week the teachers will tour the White House and be honored in
an awards ceremony hosted by Dr.paemst.eop. The
deadline for entries is Monday, October 3, 2005. Entries
are judged at the regional level by esteemed scientists and faculty at six
leading research universities: Carnegie Mellon University; University of Notre
Dame; University of California, Berkeley; Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; and The University of Texas at
Austin. For the 2004-05
competition , 1,213 students submitted their original research projects, a 24%
increase over the previous year .

The Siemens Foundation distributes more than $1 million in scholarships
and awards annually . Established in 1998, the Siemens Foundation
recognizes and supports America's most promising science and mathematics
students and teachers, as well as schools that are doing the most to promote
education in the core sciences. operating companies and its parent company, Siemens AG.

Million Dollar Scholarship Fund Established to Encourage Minority Students to Pursue Careers in Teaching Math and Science

"The Siemens Foundation scholarship money will help
increase the number of teachers going into America 's classrooms."
The New Jersey-based Siemens Foundation will provide $1 million in
scholarships over the next five years for undergraduate and graduate students
who wish to pursue careers in teaching math, science and technology. Each organization will receive $500,000 to be
awarded to students accepted to any one of the nation's 85 historically black
colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are members of the two organizations.
"If American technology companies are to continue creating cutting edge
innovations and high paying jobs, we need to be sure that all American high
school students develop the necessary math and science skills they will
require to take advantage of these opportunities," said Thomas N. This makes this grant unique for two reasons: There is a need
for more qualified minority math and science teachers, and HBCUs have long
been the training ground for new leaders in education as well as
mathematicians, scientists and engineers."

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Bush today
announced that 95 educators will receive the annual Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for 2004. The award was
established in 1983. After an initial selection process at the
State or Territorial level, a national panel of distinguished scientists,
mathematicians , and educators recommends teachers to receive the Presidential
Awards.
Awardees receive a $10,000 educational grant for their schools and a trip
to Washington, D., to accept a certificate . The teachers will be in the
Nation's capital from April 11-16, 2005, to receive the award and participate
in a variety of educational and celebratory events.org. The
1976 Act also authorizes OSTP to lead an interagency effort to develop and to
implement sound science and technology policies and budgets and to work with
the private sector, state and local governments, the science and higher
education communities, and other nations toward this end.gov.

CONTACT: Bob Hopkins of the Office of Science and Technology Policy,
+1-202-456-6098, or rhopkins@ostp.

Online Registration for 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math Science + Technology Begins May 3

Students who are not able to complete the application
process online may call 1-800-626-9795 ext.
The competition awards college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to
$100,000. Students may enter as individuals or as part of a team.
The Siemens Westinghouse Competition attracts entries from high school
science and math students throughout the country. The Foundation's mission is based on the
culture of innovation, research and educational support that is the hallmark
of Siemens' U. The
collaboration of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the United Negro
College Fund will assist 85 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in
their efforts to encourage minority students in pursuing a career in science
and mathematics. The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund has 47 member public HBCUs;
the UNCF provides operational support to the 38 private institutions. The two
organizations will select scholarship recipients each year. This is a
partnership between three institutions who are committed to improving the
quality of science and math education in our nation's schools. Michael Lomax, UNCF 's President and CEO.

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This year, the White House recognizes the best of the
Nation's K-6 mathematics and science teachers.S. Department of Defense Schools. The awards are administered by the National Science Foundation.collegeboard. 5930 from 9am to 5pm EDT. The 2004-05 $100,000 winners were Aaron
Goldin, San Dieguito High School Academy, Encinitas, CA (individual) who
created a device to convert ocean wave energy into electricity, and (Lucie)
Yueqi Guo and Xianlin Li of the North Carolina Schools for Science and
Mathematics, Durham, NC, (team) who conducted breast cancer research. For
more information, visit http://www.siemens-foundation.

WASHINGTON, Department of Education -- The
Siemens Teacher Scholarships, a collaboration between the Thurgood Marshall
Scholarship Fund, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Siemens
Foundation, aimed at encouraging minority students to pursue teaching careers
in math and science, was officially announced today at the Department of
Education.
"We all know that good schools are impossible without good teachers," said
Wilbert Bryant, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs,
Department of Education. Two
organizations that are active in promoting post-secondary education for
minority students -- the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the UNCF --
will administer the funds.
This program marks the first time the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
and the UNCF will collaborate in an effort to target both private and public
colleges. The Siemens
Foundation will fund the scholarships as part of its mission to support and
enhance math and science education in America's high schools. McCausland,
Chairman of the Board, Siemens Foundation."
"Siemens' grant is critically important because it can help to address one
of the most pressing needs facing our nation's children and that is the need
for more teachers in math, science and engineering," said Dwayne Ashley, CEO
and President , Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

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President Honors Nation's Leading Elementary School Math and Science Teachers

S.C.
They will also meet with members of Congress and the Administration to discuss
the latest issues in mathematics and science teaching, and share their
expertise and viewpoints with their colleagues.

About the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Congress established OSTP in 1976 with a broad mandate to advise the
President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the
impacts of science and technology on domestic and international affairs.

The Director of
OSTP serves as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and
Technology and oversees the National Science and Technology Council on behalf
of the President.ostp.gov. $1,000 to $100,000 in Scholarships Offered In Prestigious Competition

NEW YORK, Online registration and instructions for
entering the 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science +
Technology have been posted today on the Siemens Foundation website,
http://www.com/siemens.
A signature program of the New Jersey-based Siemens Foundation, the
Siemens Westinghouse Competition is the nation 's premier research-based
science and math competition for high school students, and is administered by
the College Board. The national finals are judged by a panel of prominent scientists and
mathematicians . "All students deserve a
sound, quality education that will set them on the road to economic
prosperity ."
"The growing shortage of qualified math and science teachers in this
country will impact America's economy for years to come if it is not
addressed," said Dr. "The Siemens
Teacher Scholarships will allow more minority students to pursue careers in
math and science, which will ultimately increase the nation's success in
producing more qualified math and science teachers.