Bioscience
Get parents involved in science via Family Science Night
Run a Family Science Night at your school and invite families in for a hands-on night of exploration, learning, and discovery! Both parents and kids will be amazed at how much they learn and how much fun they can have when they team up at school events. Click here for more information.Integrated studies key, says new THA head (Arizona Jewish Post article)
[Source: Sheila Wilensky, Arizona Jewish Post] — Tucson Hebrew Academy has theVolunteers sought to help plan Western Biomedical Engineering Conference, November 10
The Western Biomedical Engineering Conference (WestBEC) 2006 is designed to bring together students and practitioners of biomedical engineering and the life sciences for panel discussions, technical sessions, and exchange of ideas important to the future of biomedical engineering. The conference will be November 10, 2006 at Phoenix Convention Center. Conference highlights include: Assisting participants in […]Tucson students to compete in national science & engineering competition
[Source: Arizona Wildcat Online] — Students from Tucson’s Amphitheater Middle School and Pueblo High School will represent the Southern Arizona Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program in a national engineering design competition. The Southern Arizona MESA student teams, administered by the University of Arizona’s Office of Early Academic Outreach, took first place in their […]Bioscience H.S. opens doors to incoming freshmen outside of Phoenix Union boundaries
[Source: Karina Bland, Arizona Republic] — Starting today, enrollment is open to all incoming high school freshman who wish to attend the new Bioscience High School in Phoenix. About 40 spaces are available. Bioscience High opens in August at the school’s temporary location at the Phoenix Preparatory Academy. The state-of-the-art permanent school will open in […]Local companies team up to offer bioscience education courses
Tempe-based Flowchips (an Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative venture) and FirstPhase Technologies (a company that has been involved with ASU Technopolis) have formed an alliance to offer instructional opportunities about the bioscience industry. To meet the demand for a trained bioscience workforce, the companies have recognized a need for a flexible training program designed specifically for: […]Ciba Specialty Chemicals recognizes exemplary middle/high school principals
The Ciba Specialty Chemicals Education Foundation recognizes one middle and one high school principal who have demonstrated leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining an outstanding science program; supported staff development in science; promoted positive relationships between the school science program and the community; and has been an advocate and leader for the development of science […]EX.I.T.E. aims to excite girls about science and math (Inside Tucson Business article)
[Source: Philip S. Moore, Inside Tucson Business] — Katie Dreeland isnAmerican Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence offers new approach to certification
Founded in 2001, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence addresses the need to place a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. By offering a premier teaching credentials, the American Board opens new pathways into the classroom, helping states, districts, and communities meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. […]For information about Bioscience, please contact:
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