Category: Education
National Youth Science Summer Camp
New Mexico Academy of Science is pleased to announce that Wonu Choe and Soukya Chimmalagi have been selected to represent New Mexico at the 2023 National Youth Science Camp. Two students from each state, Washington D.C., and select countries are invited to attend the all-expenses-paid program during Summer 2023 ...
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Junior Academy of Science State & Regional Competition Winners for 2023
Throughout the spring, students from around the state participated in the New Mexico Junior Academy Science Paper Competition. The winners from the participating New Mexico regions qualified to participate in the statewide competition held at the New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair April 15-16, 2023. Congratulations to all the students that competed (read more to see all the winners) ...
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2023 NYSCamp Webinar: Information for High School Students
Join this webinar on Tuesday January 24 at 7:00 pm to learn about National Youth Science Camp. Parents and educators are also welcome to attend ...
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NMAS 2022 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 2022 awardees are Hope Cahill and Colleen Fordyce ...
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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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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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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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NMAS 2021 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.
This year, our two amazing awardees are Megan Strain, from Las Cruces and Kerrie Thatcher, from Carlsbad ...
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