Nina Scholar applications available; submittal deadline 4/1
March 10, 2007
The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program in Arizona and Indiana is accepting applications for the seventh Nina Scholar cohort. In 2001 the Trust established the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program to open doors of opportunity and education for…
Governor’s P-20 Council hosts regional Adolescent Literacy Forums
March 07, 2007
The Governor’s P-20 Council is hosting three regional Adolescent Literacy Forums this spring in Prescott Valley, Tucson, and Peoria. The first forum takes place today, March 7 in Prescott Valley. More than 100 educators are expected to attend. These Adolescent…
A.J. schools weigh raising math, science requirements
March 06, 2007
[Source: Andrea Falkenhagen, East Valley Tribune] — The Apache Junction Unified School District is poised to become the first district in the East Valley that would require high school students to take four years of math and four years of…
ASU partnership allows American Indian children to display science projects
March 06, 2007
[Source: Jordan LaPier, ASU State Press] — It looks like your average science fair — groups of school children running down halls and giggling in corners while parents and judges survey the students’ cardboard displays covered in construction paper and…
K-12 student science fairs at Tucson Convention Center approaching
March 06, 2007
[Source: Alicia Barr
Applications for TGen Summer Internships due 3/23
March 05, 2007
The Helios Scholars Program at TGen (Translational Genomics Research Institute) offers a paid, eight week biomedical internship to students from all backgrounds. The program helps students develop foundational research skills as they pursue careers in science or medical-related fields. To…