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MedMyst© is an Internet-based adventure to discover the causes of diseases. As students follow the clues, they are given the opportunity to explore different areas in science, such as chemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience, medicine, public policy, history and more. Arizona teachers encouraged to attend this January 24, 2009 workshop.
One year ago, 12 colleges and universities took a leap of faith by joining the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance in an education experiment with an ambitious agenda—teach science to students by involving them in scientific discovery on a national scale. Now 12 additional colleges and universities have been chosen to join the Alliance.
Covance's facilities will open soon in Chandler.
The C-Path Institute plans to launch USDS for the assessment and performance of diagnostics before they are submitted to the FDA for evaluation.
Motorola invites applications for the 2009 Innovation Generation Grants to support programs that inspire and cultivate the next generation of inventors and innovators by making STEM accessible and relatable to students at any age. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15, 2009.
Blogger Sandra Porter delves into a recent Science article that found that 40% of science education specialists in the California State University system were thinking about leaving their jobs and 20% about leaving the field.
UA/BIO5 chemistry professor receives NSF award.
As Net-generation teachers reach out to gamers, classrooms across the country are becoming portals to elaborate virtual worlds. Business and science classes are sampling sophisticated software that allows students to try out potential careers, practice skills or explore history through simulated missions in national parks, ancient cities, or outer space.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2009, join Science Foundation Arizona for a reception and program featuring Oceanographer and Explorer, Dr. Robert Ballard, Founder and Chairman of The JASON Project and Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society and discoverer of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.
Each year, Governor Janet Napolitano selects two youth to Applications are currently being accepted from high school seniors interested in representing Arizona at the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia, July 1-25, 2009. Application deadline is Jan. 23, 2009.
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