Herb Brunkhorst, chair of Cal State San Bernardino's department of science, math and technology, has been named the recipient of the National Science Teachers Association's 2010 Distinguished Service Award.

Brunkhorst was set to receive the award in Philadelphia on March 19, during the association's annual conference.

The Distinguished Service Award honors association members who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over the years, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science education and science teaching.

Brunkhorst, who joined Cal State San Bernardino in 1988, holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Coe College, a master's degree in science education/zoology and a doctorate in science education in plant physiology, both of these from the University of Iowa.

He is married to Bonnie Brunkhorst, who is also a professor in CSUSB's College of Education's department of science, math and technology.

The National Science Teachers Association, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Va., is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning. NSTA's current membership of 60,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.

For more information, visit the National Science Teachers Association Web site.