News and Updates

ASU offers Science Education Ph.D. program

January 19, 2006

The concentration in Science Education in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University provides opportunities for research and study in the teaching and learning of science in the middle school, high school, and higher education.…


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Piper Trust commits $50 million to recruit world-renowned scientists to Arizona

January 18, 2006

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust pledged $50 million to recruit to Arizona ten scientists who are leaders in the field of personalized medicine. This represents Piper's largest commitment since it began awarding grants five years ago.


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Governor proposes innovation fund for science, technology

January 17, 2006

Gov. Janet Napolitano announced at her 2006 State of the State address the creation of a public-private partnership to boost Arizona's science and technology sectors, including the biosciences. Napolitano requested $25 million in state dollars in her FY 2007 budget…


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ASTA rolls out new website

January 17, 2006

The Arizona Science Teachers Association is rolling out its new website! In addition to a new look, the site will offer more dynamic functionality to its members. ASTA hosts annual statewide conference, provides support for NSTA regional conferences, mentors fellow…


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Statewide coalition formed to advance growth of biosciences

January 13, 2006

Arizona's drive to become a national player in the emerging biosciences sector received a boost with the formation of a partnership of statewide business and science leaders. The coalition was developed throughout 2005 to help implement Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, the…


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TGen’s Office of Science Education and Research offers weblinks

January 13, 2006

TGen’s Office of Science Education and Outreach was established to enhance the public’s understanding of genetics and the remarkable discoveries at TGen emerging from completed sequence of the human genome and the advent of new and better technologies for both…


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Rise in high-tech jobs presents workforce challenge

January 12, 2006

About 5,000 jobs for technicians will open up in the Valley over the next few years, challenging businesses and educational institutions to boost efforts to train and retain qualified workers.


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