Bioscience
Two biotech companies relocate to Arizona for state’s resources, potential
Illinois bioscience firm Genomics USA and California dietary powder company NutraCea Corp. are both relocating to Arizona. Genomics USA has already relocated its research and development headquarters from Chicago to The University of Arizona in Tucson. According to sources close to the negotiations, the company might move its information technology group to Tucson as well. […]Study finds enjoying math doesn’t equal test success
[Source: Ben Feller, Associated Press] — Kids who are turned off by math often say they don’t enjoy it, they aren’t good at it and they see little point in it. Who knew that could be a formula for success? The nations with the best scores have the least happy, least confident math students, says […]Texas Bioscience Institute classes challenge students
[Source: Kevin Chandler, Temple TX Daily Telegram] — A school day for a student at the Texas Bioscience Institute often starts before the sun comes up. Students climb into buses and cars foggy-eyed and groggy from the previous nightUA medical school opening sets stage for future
A crowd of over 800 turned out as University of Arizona opened its Phoenix medical school campus, a restoration of the historic Phoenix Union High School buildings constructed in 1911. The medical school is a landmark collaboration between UA and Arizona State University, and is expected to become the state's largest producer of physicians.
ASTA’s annual conference, Oct. 12-13
If you have not already done so, please consider joining us for the annual conference of the Arizona Science Teachers Association scheduled for October 12-13, 2006. Once again, it will be held at the Mesa Convention Center. The ASTA Conference is an excellent way to meet other science educators, share ideas, and work together in […]Science Foundation Arizona receives $2.5 million from Bisgrove
Science Foundation Arizona has received a $2.5 million donation from Stardust Foundation’s Jerry Bisgrove to help the new nonprofit get its start in promoting Arizona’s bioscience industry. The contribution gives a major boost to the foundation, which has been operating with small contributions and three staff members since its launch earlier this year. “It’s really […]K-12 teachers invited to Oct. 7 education fair in Mesa
[Source: Arizona Republic] — K-12 educators are invited to the annual Education Fair, sponsored by Arizona State University’s School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation. When/where: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at ASU’s Polytechnic campus, 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa. Workshops and breakout sessions are available, and more than 30 community […]Program points students down career path that interests them
[Source: Meghan Moravcik, Arizona Republic] — John Mulcahy, director of Career and Technical Education for the Peoria Unified School District, talks about students and CTE. Question: Why should students take career and technical education classes? Answer: It provides direction for children at an early age and allows them to try on careers. A student at […]Arizona Science Center holds teacher “exploration workshops” in October
The Arizona Science Center’s “Explorations” are intensive, 4-hour workshops for educators that focus on one topic — exploring concepts and phenomena through hands-on activities and investigations. Lesson ideas, assessment tools, instructional techniques, and standards will be addressed. Participants earn 4 hours of professional development. Register by calling 602-716-2028: $35 each. Investigate the Connected World of […]For information about Bioscience, please contact:
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