The next Sigma Xi lecture, on February 20, is free and open to all (in person or via zoom). The seminar will discuss what is either nuclear energy’s greatest weakness or greatest strength: nuclear waste. Dr. Perfetti will define nuclear waste, explore how much of it we must dispose of, and review several options for disposing of nuclear waste, ranging from the ideal to the plausible to the absurd.
New Mexico Academy of Science is looking for a coordinator for the central region of the NM Junior Academy of Science.
Registration for students is open for the NMAS 2025 Junior Academy of Science Paper Competition. This is open to all NM students in grades 8-12, including home schooled students. Student present their research finds in both written and oral forms.
Registration form for the 2025 New Mexico Junior Academy of Science Paper Competition.
Information about the January 18, 2025 board meeting (via zoom). Board meetings are open to all. Please contact the secretary at secretary@nmas.org for the zoom login credentials or minutes from the last meeting.
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 2024 awardees are Romalyn Ubaldo and Inez Jacobs.
The 2024 NM Research Symposium was well attended (112 participants), had exciting presentations of research from students (19 oral presentations, 42 poster presentations), made 6 awards to student presenters and to the two 2024 Outstanding Science Teacher Award winners, and had a wonderful Keynote Address on Quantum Technology.
Understand how the NM Junior Academy of Science Paper Competition works – eligibility, the process, expectations.
Information for students on the oral presentation component of the 2024 JMJAS competition.
