Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

Intel ISEF offers middle school science curriculum

When middle school students conduct real scientific research to answer their own questions, they develop an enthusiasm for science and a sense of their own potential as problem-solvers. Getting younger students ready for a successful science fair experience also raises new questions and challenges for teachers. “Intel ISEF Middle School Science Fair: A Guide for […]

JASON offers award-winning science curricula and professional development

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To start off your work week, some bio humor!

High school math and science academy to open in Scottsdale (East Valley Tribune article)

Scottsdale Unified School District officials plan to establish a math and science academy for high school students at the Copper Ridge campus. The Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy would offer four years of advanced science and math courses to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Janey Kaufman, district curriculum coordinator, […]

How do American students compare with students across the globe in math and science?

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. students compared to that of students in other countries. TIMSS data has been collected in 1995, 1999, and 2003. The United States will next collect TIMSS data in the Spring of 2007. At […]

Bioscience companies, researchers to converge in Tucson

Bioscience takes center stage at BioSouthwest 2006 on April 3-4 at the Doubletree Inn Tucson at Reid Park. BioSouthwest 2006 is one of the most comprehensive bioindustry science and business conferences in the Southwest, providing young and maturing bioscience companies with many of the resources needed for maximal growth and exposing the scientific community to […]

Pima Community College seeks summer high school biotech instructor

Pima Community College in Tucson is looking for an instructor for a summer biotechnology course for high school students. The instructor should have expertise in both biotechnology and teaching high school students. This is a great opportunity for post docs and senior graduate students. Through the Biotechnology Career Ladder Grant from the U.S. Department of […]

Arizona bioscience businesses weave an international web

Arizona's bioscience industry is fairly young but already businesses are forging connections with companies all over the globe. For this Meet the Players series, we profile four of these businesses that have engaged the global bioscience community and directed the world's attention to the Southwest.

Public invited to robotics competition March 10-11, 2006 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum

45 teams will compete in a regional Robotics Competition sponsored by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST teams together professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. Friday, March 10, 10 a.m.

Bioscience funding bill moves through Legislature

The state legislature is considering a bill that would give $150 million to scientific research and development. The House Appropriations Committee has approved the measure by a unanimous vote.