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
Arizona science teachers discover that learning can be seriously fun
July 25, 2007
[Source: Amy K. Erickson, Translational Genomics Research Institute] — Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mark Van Doren once said, “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” The truth of this statement was recently underscored at a TGen/NAU-hosted hands-on genomics…
How Tennessee is increasing the number of math & science teachers
July 25, 2007
[Source: Beverly A. Carroll, Chattanooga Times Free Press] — Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is committed to expanding a 2-year-old program to fast-track professionals through teacher training to help school districts hire teachers for hard-to-fill math and science positions. “It’s a…
Helping middle schoolers to become innovators
July 24, 2007
At a recent meeting of the National Governor’s Association (NGA), Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano announced a new Web site, “You Innovate 21.” The Web site, a partnership between NGA and Scholastic Inc., the global children’s publishing, education and media company,…
Biodesign Institute seeks two outreach educators
July 23, 2007
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University seeks two Outreach Educators. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for development of programs in science-based education for Arizona teachers and students in grades K-16. Prepare and deliver presentations pertaining to biosciences education including…
Free satellite feed of today’s NSTA and Math Solutions visit to ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
July 23, 2007
Today, Monday, July 23, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings will join professional golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy, officials from ExxonMobil, the National Science Teachers Association and Math Solutions in a visit to the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy…
Session leaves education in waiting (ABEC commentary)
July 20, 2007
[Source: Susan Carlson, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, cited in Phoenix Business Journal] — The Arizona Business & Education Coalition was eager to see substantial movement during this legislative session toward enacting key recommendations from the P-20 Council. Instead, it…
Arizona Science Center offers professional development opportunities
July 20, 2007
The Arizona Science Center at 600 W. Washington St. in downtown Phoenix, offers a variety of professional development opportunities for teachers, including: College courses; Science, inquiry, and curriculum workshops; Special events; and Teacher orientations (to help maximize your next field…
