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Education Awards

Members can receive prestigious awards for seniority and merit.
To nominate a member of SFSCI for one of our awards, simply fill out this nomination form.

Unless otherwise indicated, candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by others

Here are the following awards that any member has the opportunity to receive:

Archimedes Award
Awarded upon completion of Introduction to Physics Parts 1, 2, and 3, Engineering CENG 101 and 102, and all subjects in the College of Mathematics within the Institute of Science. This distinction recognizes a student’s attainment of foundational proficiency in the language of science, demonstrating comprehensive understanding across physics, engineering, and mathematics.


Emory Erickson Award

Awarded upon the completion of six (6) STARFLEET Sciences Academy Challenges.


Keiko O’Brien Award

Awarded to any STARFLEET Sciences member who completes one entire school within the Institute of Science as well as one entire school within the Institute of Alien Studies, simulating a demonstration of the principles taught by the namesake educator of inclusion of all species within the Star Trek universe where education is concerned.


Gladstone Award

Awarded to Cadets who graduate from the Vulcan School of Sciences


Jadzia Dax Award

This award honors learners who exemplify the spirit of Jadzia Dax—the brilliant, multi-lived Starfleet officer whose expertise spanned astrophysics, exobiology, and temporal mechanics. The Jadzia Dax Interdisciplinary Award recognizes individuals who have completed: Astrophysics (College of Physics) Part 1, 2, 3, and 4, College of Klingon Warrior KWA 101 through KWA 104b, College of Temporal Physics COTP 101, and all courses in both College of Astrobiology and School of Space Psychology.


Nicolaus Copernicus Award

Awarded upon successful completion of all College of Astronomy and School of Planetary Identification and Discovery courses at the Institute of Space Studies.


Vidiian Exploratory Award

Awarded to members of SFISCI for exploring a diverse number of courses out of the Institute of Medical Arts, Institute of Science, Institute of Space Studies, Institute of Technology, and the College of Temporal Physics within the Institute of Star Trek Studies. Members are expected to complete a total of 25 courses, with no more than 5 courses coming from any one college.


Yuri Gagarin Award

Presented to individuals who successfully complete all subjects in the College of Space Equipment in the Institute of Space Studies, along with all courses in the School of Apollo-Soyuz Project within the College of Spaceflight History. This award signifies a comprehensive understanding of the principles essential for surviving the rigors of space and the historical collaboration between Russian and American spaceflight programs.