Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

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

[Source: Rodel Foundation] — Schools often don

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 […]

K-12 student science fairs at Tucson Convention Center approaching

[Source: Alicia Barr

Applications for TGen Summer Internships due 3/23

The Helios Scholars Program at TGen (Translational Genomics Research Institute) offers a paid, eight week biomedical internship to students from all backgrounds. The program helps students develop foundational research skills as they pursue careers in science or medical-related fields. To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.tgen.org or www.helios.org. Wages start at $10 per […]

Update on Carl Hayden H.S. Robotics

[Source: Allan Cameron, Ph.D., Teacher, Carl Hayden High School] — Although it

UA and ASU Awarded $2 Million to Fund Joint Biomedical Research Projects

Source: Joe Caspermeyer, Arizona State University Researchers at The University of Arizona and Arizona State University have been awarded more than $2 million to fund collaborative biomedical research projects designed to accelerate the translation of research discoveries to the clinic and target diseases such as asthma, Parkinson

2007 Excellence in Bioscience Award nominations sought; education category added this year

The Arizona BioIndustry Association (ABA) is seeking nominations on behalf of Arizona scientists, business leaders, and companies deserving recognition for their achievements in the biosciences in Arizona. Awardees will be honored at the 2007 Excellence in Bioscience Awards Dinner on June 20 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. This is the state

Science teachers: mark your calendar for April 28

This unique one day event offers K-12 teachers a variety of professional development workshops, guest speakers, science education resources, and BIO5 building tours — all designed to enhance life sciences education. This special day celebrates K-12 teachers in Arizona and BIO5’s new home — the Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building. Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007 […]