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Qwest Foundation funds scholarships offered to teachers in 14 states

Teachers in 14 states have the opportunity to earn their master’s degrees through scholarships funded by the Qwest Foundation and offered by Western Governors University. Ten scholarships valued up to $5,000 each will be awarded to qualified teachers in the 14 states in which Qwest provides local service. Teachers can continue to work in their […]

BIO5 to host science teacher symposium on 4/28

On Saturday, April 28, 2007, the BIO5 Institute at The University of Arizona will host the 2007 Arizona Science Teacher Symposium. This unique one-day event offers K-12 teachers throughout Arizona a variety of hands-on professional development workshops, guest speakers, UA science education resources, and BIO5 building and laboratory tours — all designed to enhance life […]

Innovation Day at UA is 3/27

Innovation Day at the UA celebrates technology development and commercialization at the University of Arizona through the research achievements of students, staff, and faculty. Highlighted during the day will be the value of translating research into commercialized products and services. This year event organizers will showcase emerging UA Technology, host a session on investment options, […]

Summer camps with math/science programs (metro Phoenix)

Academic Enrichment Camp: 8:30a.m.-3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 4-28. For Grades 3-6. Features instruction in social studies, literature, math and science with labs. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, 5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive, Phoenix. $100-$400. (480) 575-2075. Barrow Institute Summer Camp: 9a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, July 23 through Aug. 3. For ages 12-14. Activities […]

To start off your work week, some bio humor!

Nina Scholar applications available; submittal deadline 4/1

The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program in Arizona and Indiana is accepting applications for the seventh Nina Scholar cohort. In 2001 the Trust established the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program to open doors of opportunity and education for men and women who do not qualify for “traditional” college financial aid. The Trust is […]

Governor’s P-20 Council hosts regional Adolescent Literacy Forums

The Governor’s P-20 Council is hosting three regional Adolescent Literacy Forums this spring in Prescott Valley, Tucson, and Peoria. The first forum takes place today, March 7 in Prescott Valley. More than 100 educators are expected to attend. These Adolescent Literacy Forums will focus on what educators and communities must do to ensure Arizona children […]

A.J. schools weigh raising math, science requirements

[Source: Andrea Falkenhagen, East Valley Tribune] — The Apache Junction Unified School District is poised to become the first district in the East Valley that would require high school students to take four years of math and four years of science. The district governing board will consider the proposal at its March 20 meeting. The […]

Rodel Foundation hosts

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ASU partnership allows American Indian children to display science projects

[Source: Jordan LaPier, ASU State Press] — It looks like your average science fair — groups of school children running down halls and giggling in corners while parents and judges survey the students’ cardboard displays covered in construction paper and photographs. But the Arizona American Indian Science and Engineering Fair, a partnership between the ASU […]