Other Awards and Honors
2009 Awards
Kim Fowler Receives LASER Science Education Advocate Award
Kim Fowler is one of five a recipients of a LASER Science Education Advocate Award for exhibiting outstanding advocacy for science education in the state of Washington by promoting the importance of science education among the general public or the education system. LASER is the Washington state Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform. Specifically, Kim was recognized for her development of a set of energy, environment and sustainable related activities she brings to classrooms. Each award recipient receives $5,000 to be awarded to the not-for-profit organization or public education entity of their choice for use in its efforts on behalf of science education. Kim has selected the Yakima Valley/Tri-Cities Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program. (announced 5/18/2009)