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
U.S. DOE’s “Math & Science Education” to be rebroadcast locally
February 24, 2006
The February 21 broadcast of “Math and Science Education,” by the U.S. Department of Education, will be rebroadcasted locally in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. For useful background materials, click here. The show explored questions such as:What is the
February 25, 2006 is Avnet Science & Technology Fair in Phoenix
February 23, 2006
The Avnet Science & Technology Fair is a state-wide event geared to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in public, private, and charter schools in Arizona. The aim is to get our children engaged in innovation and creativity around…
Republic readers respond to “AIMS puts science to test” article
February 19, 2006
In response to the February 16, 2006 Arizona Republic article entitled, “AIMS puts science to test,” several newspaper readers provided their feedback, shared below: Steve9343, February 16, 2006Essentially, Arizona is putting all their eggs in one basket by having just…
AIMS puts science to test (Arizona Republic article)
February 16, 2006
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — Arizona school districts and students are preparing to face a new set of standardized exams: science on the AIMS test. Next spring, the state will give pilot versions of the science exams to all…
March 1, 2006 is deadline for Siemens Foundation grants supporting math & science education
February 15, 2006
The Siemens Foundation
March 17, 2006 is deadline for high school science essay contest for paid internship
February 14, 2006
The Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research sponsors an essay contest each year for high school students. Winners in the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas receive a paid summer internship in one of the following institutions: Arizona State University,…
ASU offers students science/math internship — no experience necessary
February 13, 2006
Math and science teachers can always use an extra pair of hands in the classroom. Now, thanks to Arizona State University, college students can engage “academically at-risk” 3rd through 8th graders in fun, “hands-on” math or science activities while earning…
