Do you know an outstanding science teacher?
Two outstanding educators are honored each year at the annual November NMAS meeting with a commemoration, a monetary award, and classroom materials. Each winner and a guest are provided a hotel room, event registration and meal for the annual award ceremony. This award is augmented by a monetary award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). If you know an outstanding teacher, nominate him or her ...
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National Youth Science Camp
Applications for the 2022 National Youth Science Camp are open! It will again be a virtual event due to the on-going pandemic. The deadline to submit applications is March 31, 2022 ...
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Congratulations to Dr. Babu Chamala!
Let’s give congratulations to our President Elect Dr. Babu Chalamala for becoming a fellow of two prestigious national professional societies: On January 26, he became a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. On December 7, 2021 Babu became a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors ...
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Malva Knoll Secretary
Malva Knoll retired in 2007 as a science teacher from the secondary chemistry classrooms of the Albuquerque Public Schools. She was the NM candidate for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching twice during her career. Ms. Knoll was the Director of Education at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque from 2007-2012 where she helped transition the education programs from Old Town at a new site which accommodated an outdoor aircraft yard, and a science curriculum based on current NM Science standards and inquiry, discovery methodology. Ms. Knoll received her Masters Degree from the University of New Mexico in Secondary and Adult Education in 1980. She has been an active supporter of the ...
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Call to Action for Science Education
Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future articulates a vision for high quality science education, describes the gaps in opportunity that currently exist for many students, and outlines key priorities that need to be addressed in order to advance better, more equitable science education across grades K-16. This report makes recommendations for state and federal policy makers on ways to support equitable, productive pathways for all students to thrive and have opportunities to pursue careers that build on scientific skills and concepts. Call to Action for Science Education challenges the policy-making community at state and federal levels to acknowledge the importance of science, make science education a core national priority, and empower and give local communities ...
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COVID-19 Resources
Covid resources - general and NM- specific information. Last updated 1/27/2022 ...
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Next Generation Science Standards
In 2017, the New Mexico Science Standards were under review. NMAS and many other organizations throughout the state supported direct adoption of the 2013 Next Generation Science Standard from the National Academy of Science ...
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