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
Bioscience funding bill moves through Legislature
March 02, 2006
The state legislature is considering a bill that would give $150 million to scientific research and development. The House Appropriations Committee has approved the measure by a unanimous vote.
Science Foundation Arizona formed
March 01, 2006
Articles of incorporation have been filed for Science Foundation Arizona, a nonprofit statewide organization established to advance strategically the state's bioscience agenda and led by business leadership groups--Greater Phoenix Leadership, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and Flagstaff 40.
Philanthropist pledges $100 mil to bioscience
March 01, 2006
Jerry Bisgrove, chairman of the Stardust Charitable Group, has pledged $100 million to Arizona's bioscience industry, to be used as the private match required by a bill pending at the Legislature to contribute $150 million to the biosciences over the…
Deadlines approaching!
March 01, 2006
TODAY! — Siemens Foundation grants supporting math and science educationMarch 17, 2006 — SWAEBR essay contest for high school students March 17, 2006 — City of Phoenix Mayor’s Partnership Awards nominations March 31, 2006 — JobPath’s Biotechnology Summer Institute
TGen now accepting applications for 2006 summer internship program
February 28, 2006
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is accepting applications for its Summer 2006 Summer Internship Program. The program is open to high school, college, and graduate level students who are motivated independent thinkers with a strong interest in developing research…
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…
