The John Schmitt Award is presented annually to a person who has completed
an outstanding research project in the field of education as part of
her or his graduate studies. It is presented in the name of John Schmitt,
Ph.D. who, as an educational researcher, founded the New England Educational
Research Organization.
Purpose and Eligibility
The award is presented for outstanding research at the graduate level.
Those eligible include individuals presenting at the Annual Conference
who are currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, or who are
presenting a paper based upon a thesis or dissertation that was completed
during graduate study in the past year. Candidates must have initiated,
developed, and completed a research paper in education or an allied
field.
Application Procedure
There is no formal application form. Applicants should submit
the following:
- a copy of the completed research paper (25-page maximum)
- your resume
- a letter of support from someone familiar with the applicant's
research
Contact Pat Paugh, Vice President of NEERO, for more information.
Patricia
Paugh, President
Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies
University of Massachusetts Boston
Wheatley Hall 2nd Floor, Room 143-03
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
617-287-7586
patricia.paugh@umb.edu