News and Updates
Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
Welcome to the Flinn Foundation Bio Blog where you will receive the latest news throughout 2025 (and beyond) on the next iteration of Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap.
The Roadmap is the nation’s longest-running, statewide bioscience strategic plan. Bookmark this page for regular updates on the biosciences in Arizona and the development of the new Roadmap coming this fall.
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Live Blog: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
News and Updates
February 19, 2006
In response to the February 16, 2006 Arizona Republic article entitled, “AIMS puts science to test,” several newspaper readers provided their feedback, shared below:Steve9343, February 16, 2006Essentially, Arizona is putting all their eggs in one basket by having just biology…
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February 16, 2006
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — Arizona school districts and students are preparing to face a new set of standardized exams: science on the AIMS test. Next spring, the state will give pilot versions of the science exams to all…
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February 15, 2006
The Siemens Foundation
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February 14, 2006
The Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research sponsors an essay contest each year for high school students. Winners in the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas receive a paid summer internship in one of the following institutions: Arizona State University,…
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February 13, 2006
Math and science teachers can always use an extra pair of hands in the classroom. Now, thanks to Arizona State University, college students can engage “academically at-risk” 3rd through 8th graders in fun, “hands-on” math or science activities while earning…
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February 10, 2006
I know that guy! He works next door!
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February 10, 2006
In 2005 Arizona venture capital had its best showing in three years, and its highest levels of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals VC ever. However, the final figures showed the state still has a long way to go to become competitive with…
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