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
Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy works to improve math and science instruction
July 12, 2007
Together, Phil and Amy Mickelson and ExxonMobil created the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy to provide selected teachers with the opportunity to enhance their mathematics and science teaching skills and discover new ways to motivate their students.Developed by the National Science…
Arntzen in the spotlight for national science policy, plant biology honors
July 11, 2007
[Source: Joe Caspermeyer, Biodesign Institute] — Biodesign Institute researcher Charles Arntzen has been doubly honored by the White House and the American Society of Plant Biologists for his leading role in science policy and lifetime contributions in research and teaching.…
Biodesign Institute leads innovative project to prevent breast cancer
July 11, 2007
[Source: Joe Caspermeyer, Biodesign Institute] — Biodesign Institute researchers have received nearly $9 million in grants to develop a preventive vaccine against cancer. Stephen Albert Johnston, PhD, director of the institute
Some upcoming science events!
July 11, 2007
8/6/07 University of Arizona Science Center: “Got Science? Caf
Blue Web’n offers dozens of science-related Internet sites
July 11, 2007
Blue Web’n is an online library of over 2,000 outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials, activities, projects). You can also browse by broad subject area (Content Areas) or specific sub-categories…
UA’s BIOTECH Project offers workshops, material loans, and (in Tucson) classroom visits
July 11, 2007
In 2005, the Arizona BIOTECH Project Resource Center worked with over 140 teachers and 6,000 students across Arizona — through professional development workshops, material and equipment loans, and classroom visits. The successful partnership will continue statewide through the workshops and…
HHMI offers fun science experiments for K-3 students
July 10, 2007
At “Cool Science for Curious Kids,” the Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology…on screen, off screen, and in between. The goal is simple: to help children appreciate science. HHMI looked at some of the best science…
