News and Updates

New survey says that Arizonans expect an economy based on science and technology

November 17, 2006

A statewide survey shows that Arizonans “regardless of location, income, education, or gender” are convinced that science and technology will deliver on high-paying jobs, personal benefits, and solutions to environmental and health problems. The results of this first-ever, in-depth study…


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Southern Arizona releases regional bioscience roadmap

November 16, 2006

Four years after Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap was launched, regional roadmap studies around the state are in formation. Southern Arizona has made its mark as the first region to release a comprehensive plan for bioscience at the local level.


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SFAz unveils investment plan

November 16, 2006

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) announced its investment strategy to enhance science, engineering, medical research, and technology competitiveness in the state. The new foundation will award grants for research in strategic areas, development of small research and development businesses, and improvement…


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Education among funding priorities of new Science Foundation Arizona

November 16, 2006

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) has announced its investment strategy to award grants in research and education aimed at enhancing Arizona


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Arizona BioBasics simplifies the biosciences

November 16, 2006

To help educate Arizonans about their state


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Arrowhead Elementary students gravitating to NASA program

November 15, 2006

[Source: Betty Reid, Arizona Republic] — The girls say their friends think they’re from another planet because of their interest in science. Now they are among 18 gifted students conducting experiments about space at Arrowhead Elementary School in north Phoenix,…


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Arizona Academic Scholars program to be expanded

November 14, 2006

[Source: Carl Holcombe, Arizona Republic] — The Arizona Business Education Coalition hopes to expand its Arizona Academic Scholars program into Pinal County school districts. The program encourages students to take a more-rigorous academic class load to help better prepare for…


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