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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 isn

American 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. […]

Heard Museum offers teachers courses on indigenous cultures of the Southwest

The Heard Museum Teacher Institute provides teachers with the resources they need to teach their students about indigenous cultures of the Southwest. The program was created to provide educators with enhanced knowledge and materials. The Institute is open to all teachers. Resources for the Institute and include materials corresponding to the museum’s signature exhibit, “HOME: […]

4 seats left for UA Science Detectives camp, June 12-23, 2006

The “FORENSICS: The Science Detectives” “camp” (June 12-23, 2006) at the University of Arizona is a preparatory course designed to be a fun, interesting, and exciting summer experience while exposing students entering the 11th and 12th grade to “real-life” career possibilities in life and physical sciences. The course is also appropriate for students entering the […]

To start off your work week, some bio humor!

Mesa High biotech teens bound for college labs (Arizona Republic article)

[Source: Josh Kelley, Arizona Republic] — As their classmates are soaking in sun by the pool or working summer jobs, a handful of students from Mesa High’s Biotech Academy will be conducting scientific research in college laboratories in Tucson, Tempe and Mesa over the next several weeks. In March, a group of students from the […]

Student recruitment continues for downtown Phoenix Bioscience High School

Phoenix Union High School District officials are looking for eligible students with a deep interest in science to be the first class of students enrolled at the new Bioscience High School in downtown Phoenix. A full, integrated high school curriculum will be offered.