R 282027Z MAR 12

ALCOAST 150/12
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR 2012 GREAT MINDS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) MILITARY RECOGNITION AWARDS
1. This ALCOAST solicits nominations for the Great Minds in STEM
military recognition awards. The mission of Great Minds in STEM is to
educate, motivate and enable more underserved students to achieve
careers in STEM, to develop and leverage Hispanic STEM talent to play
a leadership role, to engage families, educators and employers to
support underserved students and communities in STEM careers, to
inspire our nation through recognition of the achievements of
Hispanics and other role models in STEM, and to lead collaboration
and cooperation within the STEM community. This year the Coast Guard
and other military services will participate in the annual national
career conference and award show to recognize outstanding members of
the services for their contributions in these areas.  The award
recipients will be recognized during the Great Minds in STEM
conference Salute to our STEM Military and Civilian Heroes at the
Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, 11 October
2012.  In addition, a Coast Guard Academy cadet and College Student
Pre-Commissioning Initiative trainee will be recognized at the Future
STEM Leaders luncheon, also on Thursday, 11 October 2012.
2. Background. These awards recognize individuals who have
distinguished themselves in STEM and community service areas and who
best epitomize our core values and the Coast Guard Ethos.
3. Award Criteria. Specific award categories and criteria can be
found at the Great Minds in STEM website
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/nominations/categories.php.
Civilian, Reserve and Active Duty members of the Coast Guard are
eligible for these awards.  The nomination must describe how nominees
have distinguished themselves through exemplary and significant
contributions to our service and the nation and fulfill the criteria
for the specific award to which nominated.
4. All nomination packages, along with a written endorsement from the
members Commanding Officer or first O-6/GS-15 in the chain of
command, shall be submitted to COMDT (CG-12B) who will coordinate
final submission to Great Minds in STEM.  Nomination packages are due
to COMDT (CG-12B) NLT Friday, 25 May 2012.
5. The point of contact is CAPT Brendan Frost, CGLO to HACU.
Telephone (202) 384-4166, e-mail: Brendan.C.Frost(AT)uscg.mil,
FAX:(210) 692-0823. More information regarding Great Minds in STEM
career conference and award show can be found at
www.greatmindsinstem.org/.
6. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Director of Personnel Management, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.