TI awards the Demana-Waits Scholarship for Future Teachers to students who plan to pursue a teaching career in mathematics. It provides a vital source of financial support and is meant to serve as a bridge to help students initiate academic pursuit toward the acquisition of a degree in mathematics.
Named for mathematics professors emeritus, Frank Demana and Bert Waits, the annual scholarship marks the distinction of the two Ohio State professors who led the early use of handheld educational technology in mathematics education, and who co-founded the Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T³™), one of the world's leading professional development organizations for teachers at the school.