News and Updates
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.
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Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
February 01, 2006
Robert Shelton, the executive vice chancellor and provost at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been selected to replace Peter Likins as president of University of Arizona. Shelton will take over for Likins on July 1, 2006, one…
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February 01, 2006
If your school is involved in an education partnership with business, the City of Phoenix would like to know about it. Tell how your students and/or employees are working together to make a difference in each other’s lives, and your…
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January 23, 2006
Researchers statewide are driving a substantial increase in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, gaining mileage toward a vital milepost set out in Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap. Ranu Jung and Jimmy Abbas are bioengineers at Arizona State University who…
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January 19, 2006
The concentration in Science Education in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University provides opportunities for research and study in the teaching and learning of science in the middle school, high school, and higher education.…
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January 18, 2006
The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust pledged $50 million to recruit to Arizona ten scientists who are leaders in the field of personalized medicine. This represents Piper's largest commitment since it began awarding grants five years ago.
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January 17, 2006
Gov. Janet Napolitano announced at her 2006 State of the State address the creation of a public-private partnership to boost Arizona's science and technology sectors, including the biosciences. Napolitano requested $25 million in state dollars in her FY 2007 budget…
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January 17, 2006
The Arizona Science Teachers Association is rolling out its new website! In addition to a new look, the site will offer more dynamic functionality to its members. ASTA hosts annual statewide conference, provides support for NSTA regional conferences, mentors fellow…
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