Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

The mystery of teaching science…solved! (Christian Science Monitor article)

[Source: Stacy A. Teicher, Staff writer, Christian Science Monitor] — “This class is mad!” That’s eighth-grader Michelle Morris’s high praise for her science teacher. As she and her classmates hover over tables creating models of our solar system using plastic buttons, glue, and paper – a quick exercise to think about the size and distance […]

Divakaruni lands Marshall Scholarship

Ajit Divakaruni ('01) was named one of 40 recipients of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Two other Flinn Scholars, Liz Dreeland and Michelle Hertzfeld, were included among the 17 finalists for the scholarship in the Los Angeles region, an honor that places them at the top of a pool of more than 90 applicants.

Flinn Scholar wins Marshall for work in the biosciences

Flinn Scholar Ajit Divakaruni was named one of 40 recipients of the Marshall Scholarship. Divakaruni, who will graduate from University of Arizona with degrees in biochemistry, mathematics, and molecular and cellular biology, will use the Marshall to pursue a doctorate in biochemistry at University of Cambridge.

Neuroscientist brings passion for learning to VP job

Love of learning and an encounter with physics led Leslie Tolbert from mathematics to neuroscience; her excitement for her field drove her to a leading position conducting research in a field labeled by Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap as a key Arizona strength. Today, as vice president for research, graduate studies, and economic development at University of Arizona, she is bringing her love of learning to the top research job at UA.

Valley’s educators tackle biotechnology (Arizona Republic article)

[Source: Anne Ryman, Arizona Republic] — In Mesa, high school students scrape their cheeks and use the tissue for DNA experiments. In Peoria, students clone the cells of roses. In Chandler, students use enzymes to make the beginnings of cheese. A few years after biotechnology hit the headlines in Arizona, the science is taking root […]

TGen, SRP, Flinn acquaint school administrators with bioscience opportunities

On November 22, over 100 Valley school superintendents, principals, and science curriculum coordinators attended

Zito offers “Top 10” predictions for Arizona’s centennial in 2012

At the 3rd annual Governor's Celebration of Innovation awards presentation, Master of Ceremonies Ed Zito concluded with a Top 10 list of predictions for Arizona's centennial in 2012.

Arizona Town Hall to issue recommendations on the biosciences

Bioscience took center stage at the Grand Canyon earlier this month when more than 100 citizens from around the state gathered at the Arizona Town Hall to discuss and issue recommendations on "how to maximize Arizona's opportunities in the biosciences and biotechnology."

Bioscience firms help boost Arizona’s VC investments

Two bioscience-related firms are securing investments and helping to boost Arizona's venture capital to its best figure in three years.

ASU research director champions collaboration

Kathleen Matt, Arizona State University's assistant vice president for research and director of clinical partnerships, seems to be everywhere these days. You can find her working on establishing innovative collaborations with local hospitals, attending meetings for the Phoenix campus medical schools, and serving as the lead researcher for the Arizona Town Hall report. Before Matt left for the Grand Canyon, the site of this weekend's Town Hall, we stole a few minutes of her time to find out more about this champion of collaboration.