2024 NMAS Board Meetings
Dates and locations for 2024 NMAS board meetings
Author: Ellen Loehman
Judges needed!
We are in need of judges for the New Mexico Junior Academy of Scientific Paper State Competition. The oral competition will be held on Friday, April 12 at 5:00 pm on the NM Tech campus in Socorro.
Update – National Youth Science Camp
The National Youth Science Camp delegates for 2024 have been selected.
2023 New Mexico Journal of Science
Articles from the 2023 New Mexico Journal of Science – complete edition and invited articles.
Lynn Brandvold Awarded NMAS Emeritus Status
Lynn Brandvold has been elected by the NMAS Board to be a Director Emeritus. This is a non-voting position and she shall serve for life, or until such time as she resigns. A Director Emeritus must have served as a regular voting Director and/or in the position of an officer who has, through his/her service to the Academy, demonstrated considerable contributions.
Are you a Super Hero?
The New Mexico Academy of Science needs two volunteers to supervise and administer an annual student competition of written and oral presentations about their science research – a state director and regional director. The competitions are held in conjunction with but are separate from regional science fairs.
NMAS 2023 Outstanding New Mexico Science Teachers Awardees
The Outstanding Science Teacher Award given by the New Mexico Academy of Science honors New Mexico science and math educators. The Academy recognizes educators who provide opportunities for students to succeed in science. The award has been given since 1968 and nominations are open to all preK-12 teachers and all Informal Science educators throughout New Mexico. Our two amazing 2023 awardees are Dr. Roy Biñas Basa and Chris Speck.
Meet the 2024 NMAS Board
New officers were welcomed at the January 2024 NMAS Board meeting. The president, president-elect, vice president and past president serve one year terms and the others will serve two year terms.
STEAM Day at the Legislature – February 1
February 1, 2024 is STEAM Day at the New Mexico Legislature. Join organizations in the rotunda for exhibits and hades on activities for all ages.
Summer Physics Camp for Young Women in NM
Applications are being accepted now for the 2024 Summer Physics Camp for Young Women. The opportunity is open to all NM students who have completed at least Algebra I. There are limited residential scholarships for students who live more than 60 miles from Santa Fe. The application deadline is April 1.