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
NAU’s Center for Science Teaching and Learning announces summer courses
June 02, 2006
The following courses will be offered at Northern Arizona University this summer as part of the MAST program and are open enrollment. For more information about the MAST program, click here. For more information about courses, click here and look…
Highlights of bioscience education in Arizona in the second quarter of 2006
June 02, 2006
Two new schools slated to open in August begin accepting applications: the Bioscience High School in downtown Phoenix and the Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy of the Scottsdale Unified School District. Twelve Arizona students brought home more than $69,000…
New Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy in Scottsdale now accepting applications
June 01, 2006
This specialized program offers incoming freshmen who have an aptitude for math and science the opportunity to excel in a unique learning environment. Opening August 21, 2006, at Scottsdale Copper Ridge campus at DC Ranch located at 10101 E. Thompson…
Arizona bioscience leaders, companies recognized at ABA awards dinner
June 01, 2006
Two individuals from the Phoenix area and three Tucson firms were honored at the second-annual Excellence in Bioscience Awards Dinner last night in Scottsdale, sponsored by the Arizona BioIndustry Association.
Gilbert schools hoping for more gifted funding (Arizona Republic article)
June 01, 2006
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — Gilbert educators look to double the state money their schools receive for gifted programs if legislators follow through and for the first time in 15 years increase funding. There is strong support from state…
Raytheon awards $500,000 in national scholarships and grants for math students
May 31, 2006
Raytheon Company seeks to show students, at an age when they begin to give up on math, that it can lead to rewarding, fun careers. Through its MathMovesU initiative, the company has awarded $500,000 in scholarships and grants to students…
Research institute built by “City of Volunteers” achieves international acclaim
May 30, 2006
In 1986 Dr. Joseph Rogers came to Sun City to build a research institute that studied age-related diseases. With little money and no buildings, Rogers reached out to the community for support and they responded, donating their money, time, and…
