Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
Welcome to the Flinn Foundation Bio Blog where you will receive the latest news throughout 2025 (and beyond) on the next iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap.
The Roadmap is the nation’s longest-running, statewide bioscience strategic plan. Bookmark this page for regular updates on the biosciences in Arizona and the development of the new Roadmap coming this fall.
Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
GateWay Community College receives boost toward new wet lab
March 24, 2008
With an eye toward easing Arizona's shortage of sophisticated commercial laboratory space, a Phoenix City Council subcommittee has recommended allocating $792,000 in bond money to support GateWay Community College's development of at least 5,000 square feet of wet-lab space for…
State bioindustry association reorganizes, names new board
March 20, 2008
The Arizona BioIndustry Association has adopted a unified and more representative structure, merging with the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona and naming a new board of directors. The changes are designed to help the statewide bioscience trade association more effectively…
AZ bioscience leaders meet with congressional delegation in D.C.
March 19, 2008
For three days at the end of February, a team of Arizona bioscience leaders visited the nation's capital to meet with the state's congressional delegation. This marks the fourth year in a row that champions of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap convened…
Fair aims to promote science education
March 19, 2008
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — More than 950 students filled the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday to set up science exhibits for the coming Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. Event director Phillip Huebner said it’s a goal of the…
ASU partners with Teach for America to address teaching needs
March 18, 2008
[Source: Amanda Burke, ASU] — Arizona State University and Teach For America have joined forces to work to address the most pressing educational needs in Arizona. A “socially embedded partnership” is being developed that brings ASU resources and expertise to…
Tucson area students show off their talents at science fair
March 18, 2008
[Source: Alan Fischer, Tucson Citizen] — Alyssa Betancourt’s science project showed how global warming is bad for the Earth. Dallas Hodge designed and built a robotic arm that would be at home on a Martian explorer. The pair, along with…
Local Phoenix company aims to double computer robotics grant
March 18, 2008
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a 501(c)3 organization that presents robotics programs to encourage students to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses in school by participating in exciting robotics events. Students who participate…
