Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

Parents with high-tech careers teach math, science at schools (Arizona Republic article)

[Source: Colleen Sparks, Arizona Republic]— High-tech jobs are the wave of the future, and students need to hone their math and science skills to prepare for careers in computers, experts say. Because schools are often strapped for cash, making it hard to get the latest software and other technological tools on their campuses, sometimes they […]

May 1, 2006 is deadline for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching (K-6)

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching were established in 1983 by an Act of Congress and are administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation. Each year the program recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers from across the United States and four U.S. jurisdictions for their contributions in the […]

April 25, 2006 Bioscience Day to showcase industry and research institutes to students

High school and community college students interested in learning what industry and research institutes are accomplishing in the biosciences are urged to attend Bioscience Day! Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Time: 9 am – Noon Place: Community Room, Estrella Hall, Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Rd., Avondale, AZ 85323 The event is sponsored […]

Good science, math teachers in high demand (Arizona Republic article)

[Source: Anne Ryman, Arizona Republic] — Arizona schools are aggressively looking for qualified math and science teachers in anticipation of a shortage this fall. For parents and students, the shortage could mean schools using substitute teachers more often when the 2006-07 school year begins. One reason for the shortage is a federal No Child Left […]

Deadline is April 17, 2006 for National Youth Science Camp

The National Youth Science Camp, June 25

Maricopa County Science Fair coming up, April 19-23, 2006

The Maricopa County Fair Science Fair is part of the Maricopa County Fair, held April 19-23, 2006 at the Arizona State Fair Grounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. The entry fee is a low $1 per student. Adults are encouraged to assist the Science Fair for periods of 2 to 4 hours to help with […]

Intel International Science & Engineering Fair speeds to Indianapolis, May 7-13, 2006

The 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair will be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center, May 7-13, 2006. Sponsored by Intel, ISEF is the world

Regents approve UA biopark plan

The Arizona Board of Regents has approved the formation of Research Park Development Corp., a University of Arizona-run nonprofit that will oversee Arizona Biosciences Park and portions of the Science and Technology Park in Tucson.

Internationally renowned science director coming to Arizona

The man who helped turn Ireland into a scientific powerhouse is coming to Arizona, and state leaders in the biosciences hope he will do the same here. William Harris, founding director general of Science Foundation Ireland, has agreed to lead the newly-formed Science Foundation Arizona.

GE, St. Joe’s announce landmark agreement

GE Healthcare has signed a six-year research agreement with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The partnership is expected to advance personalized healthcare by accelerating joint research efforts, which will help move research discoveries more quickly into the clinical setting.