During the week the teachers will tour the White House and be honored in
an awards ceremony hosted by Dr.

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Awardees receive a $10,000 educational grant for their schools and a trip
to Washington, D."
"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.

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gov. 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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Territories, and the
U. Department of Defense Schools.gov. 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. McCausland,
Chairman of the Board, Siemens Foundation.

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organizations that are active in promoting post-secondary education for
minority students -- the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the UNCF --
will administer the funds.

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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.

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

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S. 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 .

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This year, the White House recognizes the best of the
Nation's K-6 mathematics and science teachers . "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.

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C., to accept a certificate.ostp. The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund has 47 member public HBCUs;
the UNCF provides operational support to the 38 private institutions.

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The awardees are selected from mathematics and science teachers in all 50
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.

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For a complete listing of the 2004 awardees visit http://www.

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

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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. 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. "The Siemens Foundation scholarship money will help
increase the number of teachers going into America's classrooms."

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The awards are administered by the National Science Foundation . 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 . For more information visit http://www.

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"We all know that good schools are impossible without good teachers," said
Wilbert Bryant, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs,
Department of Education. This is a
partnership between three institutions who are committed to improving the
quality of science and math education in our nation's schools .

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Marburger III, Science Advisor to the
President and Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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 . "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.

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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.
"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. "All students deserve a
sound, quality education that will set them on the road to economic
prosperity.

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WASHINGTON, President George W. The award was
established in 1983. 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.

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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 two
organizations will select scholarship recipients each year. Michael Lomax, UNCF's President and CEO.

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