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
Local companies team up to offer bioscience education courses
June 20, 2006
Tempe-based Flowchips (an Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative venture) and FirstPhase Technologies (a company that has been involved with ASU Technopolis) have formed an alliance to offer instructional opportunities about the bioscience industry.To meet the demand for a trained bioscience workforce,…
Ciba Specialty Chemicals recognizes exemplary middle/high school principals
June 19, 2006
The Ciba Specialty Chemicals Education Foundation recognizes one middle and one high school principal who have demonstrated leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining an outstanding science program; supported staff development in science; promoted positive relationships between the school science program…
EX.I.T.E. aims to excite girls about science and math (Inside Tucson Business article)
June 16, 2006
[Source: Philip S. Moore, Inside Tucson Business] — Katie Dreeland isn
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence offers new approach to certification
June 15, 2006
Founded in 2001, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence addresses the need to place a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. By offering a premier teaching credentials, the American Board opens new pathways into the classroom, helping states,…
Heard Museum offers teachers courses on indigenous cultures of the Southwest
June 14, 2006
The Heard Museum Teacher Institute provides teachers with the resources they need to teach their students about indigenous cultures of the Southwest. The program was created to provide educators with enhanced knowledge and materials. The Institute is open to all…
4 seats left for UA Science Detectives camp, June 12-23, 2006
June 12, 2006
The “FORENSICS: The Science Detectives” “camp” (June 12-23, 2006) at the University of Arizona is a preparatory course designed to be a fun, interesting, and exciting summer experience while exposing students entering the 11th and 12th grade to “real-life” career…
