Bioscience
Mesa High biotech teens bound for college labs (Arizona Republic article)
[Source: Josh Kelley, Arizona Republic] — As their classmates are soaking in sun by the pool or working summer jobs, a handful of students from Mesa High’s Biotech Academy will be conducting scientific research in college laboratories in Tucson, Tempe and Mesa over the next several weeks. In March, a group of students from the […]Student recruitment continues for downtown Phoenix Bioscience High School
Phoenix Union High School District officials are looking for eligible students with a deep interest in science to be the first class of students enrolled at the new Bioscience High School in downtown Phoenix. A full, integrated high school curriculum will be offered.
Tucson bio company receives $4 million in venture funding
Tucson’s BioVigilant has received $4 million in venture capital support to help it move its technology to the marketplace. The company, which has developed instruments that can rapidly identify certain kinds of biological contamination or bio-agent attacks, will use the investment to expand the manufacture and sales of the detectors. Battelle Ventures, a limited partnership […]Angel Tax Credit starts July 1
The Angel Investment Tax Credit is approaching its start date of July 1, 2006. Passed last year by the Legislature, the program will allow individuals who choose to invest in tech companies to be eligible for a 30 percent credit on state taxes over a period of three years. Those who invest in a biotech or rural company receive a credit of 35 percent.
NAU’s Center for Science Teaching and Learning announces summer courses
The following courses will be offered at Northern Arizona University this summer as part of the MAST program and are open enrollment. For more information about the MAST program, click here. For more information about courses, click here and look under LOUIE On-Line. First Summer Session (June 6 – July 5) PHY 600, 3 units, […]Highlights of bioscience education in Arizona in the second quarter of 2006
Two new schools slated to open in August begin accepting applications: the Bioscience High School in downtown Phoenix and the Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy of the Scottsdale Unified School District. Twelve Arizona students brought home more than $69,000 in scholarships and prizes from the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Indianapolis. […]New Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy in Scottsdale now accepting applications
This specialized program offers incoming freshmen who have an aptitude for math and science the opportunity to excel in a unique learning environment. Opening August 21, 2006, at Scottsdale Copper Ridge campus at DC Ranch located at 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. Transportation will be provided to all students. Buses will pick up and […]Arizona bioscience leaders, companies recognized at ABA awards dinner
Two individuals from the Phoenix area and three Tucson firms were honored at the second-annual Excellence in Bioscience Awards Dinner last night in Scottsdale, sponsored by the Arizona BioIndustry Association.
Gilbert schools hoping for more gifted funding (Arizona Republic article)
[Source: Ray Parker, Arizona Republic] — Gilbert educators look to double the state money their schools receive for gifted programs if legislators follow through and for the first time in 15 years increase funding. There is strong support from state lawmakers to increase the current $1.3 million, or about $41 per student, for gifted education. […]For information about Bioscience, please contact:
bioscience@flinn.org or (602) 744-6831
