Improving the quality of life in Arizona to benefit future generations.
Arizona's fiscal 2009 budget faced the largest deficit in the country and the deficit is expected to nearly double next year, reaching $3 billion. The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) will hold a community conversation about issue on Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
Science Foundation Arizona has released a five-minute video that encapsulates the impact of its investments. Those investments are funded by a unique collaboration between the state of Arizona and private philanthropy, with matching funds by industry partners.
Personalized medicince in the national 2010 budget.
Van Andel Institute, has joined the MetaMiner Oncology Partnership Program.
Imaging plaques in Alzheimer's patients.
On a weekly basis since October 2008, 11 ASU graduate students have mentored almost 50 Phoenix Prep middle-school students. Half of the students received medals at the recent Arizona Science and Engineering Fair, including seven golds.
Arizona bioscience educators Xan Simonson and Ken Costenson are designing and teaching the science curriculum for a summer 2009 US-China youth exchange.
From processing forensic evidence to exploring climate change through tree rings, teachers will participate in a wide variety of hands-on workshops at the 3rd Annual Arizona K-12 Science Teacher Symposium Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Several federal agencies announce STEM education grants. Educators are encouraged to review the list and research the opportunity.
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