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New Mexico Academy of Science
c/o New Mexico Museum of Natural History
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-841-2800
FAX: 505-841-2866
Email: nmas@nmas.org
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Welcome to the NMAS Home Page...
Read about the NMAS connection to the NAAS and AAAS.
Click here.
On November 15th, the New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) recognized
two Outstanding Science Teachers chosen from nominations statewide.
Ms. Teresa Apodaca was recognized for her mentorship of her students
and dedication to teaching sixth grade science at Sarracino Middle
School in Socorro, NM. Ms. Jennifer Coughlin from Eldorado High
School in Albuquerque, NM was honored for motivating high school
students to engage in chemistry and physics through annual student
competitions to build a Rube Goldberg machine and challenging students
to devise myth busters experiments. The teachers were honored at the
Annual Banquet of the NMAS where they received cash awards generously
contributed by the American Chemical Society and NM Optics and some
items for their classrooms from the NM Museum of Natural History and
Science.
About
New Mexico Academy of Science
- Founded in 1902, ...
- the New Mexico Academy of Science has been
in continuous existence since 1915. The Academy is a member of the
National Association of Academies of Science and an affiliate of the
American Association for the Advancement of Science. The New Mexico
Academy of Science works with teachers, state agencies, and the
legislature to establish appropriate standards for the teaching of the
sciences. The Academy can also act as a resource center, providing
scientific advice and expertise to these groups and others.
More History...
- The Academy Goals are ...
- to foster scientific
research and scientific cooperation, increase public awareness of the role
of science in human progress and human welfare, and promote science education
in New Mexico.
Information for the NMAS Board Members ...
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Programs
- The Academy Sponsors ...
- the Visiting Scientist Program, the Junior Academy of Science and associated science fairs, and annually honors New Mexico science educators through its Outstanding Science Teachers Award Program. Student research, research fairs, paper competitions, and symposia are conducted under Academy auspices.
- The Academy Publishes ...
- the annual New Mexico Journal of Science as well as a quarterly newsletter.
- The Academy Hosts ...
- an annual meeting that features speakers
and presentation on selected themes. Outstanding teacher awards are
also presented at the annual banquet.
Membership Information
- Membership is Open ...
- to any person or organization engaged in or interested
in scientific research, scientific education, or the goals and activities of the Academy. Members receive the New Mexico Journal of Science and the quarterly newsletter, and are invited to participate in the Academy's other activities.
- Membership Categories are:
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- Member ($20/yr) ($25/yr 2008 and later)
- Student ($15/yr)
- Institutional Journal Subscription ($20/yr) ($25/yr 2008 and later)
- To Join the NMAS:
- Complete an application form and return it, with payment to the NMAS address given above.
Last Updated, DPD, 12/09/2008
