Education

Los Alamos Medical Center Unveils Student Artwork

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2019

An ‘Unveiling’ of new murals to be placed in the front foyer as well as one of the Imaging rooms took place Thursday in the lobby of Los Alamos Medical Center. The murals were created by students in the Los Alamos High School Honors Art Program. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, LAHS Art students Gabriella Tepley and Erin Scott and LAMC CEO John Whiteside at the mural unveiling event Thursday in the lobby at LAMC. Courtesy/LAMC

Gabriella Tepley is a member of the LAHS chapter of the National Art Honor Society. She explained Read More

UA: New Lens For Life-Searching Space Telescopes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2019
UA News:
 
TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory is a world leader in the production of the world’s largest telescope mirrors. In fact, it is currently fabricating mirrors for the largest and most advanced earth-based telescope: The Giant Magellan Telescope.
 
But there are size constraints, ranging from the mirror’s own weight, which can distort images, to the size of our freeways and underpasses that are needed to transport finished pieces. Such giant mirrors are reaching their physical limits, but when they do, the UA will continue to be
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Introducing New Classified LAPS Employees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2019

Superintendent Kirk Steinhaus welcomes the new classified, nonteacher employees and introduces Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy, left, Pinion Principal Ivan Austel, Topper Freshman Academy Principal Jill Gonzales and LAHS Principal Carter Payne. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Introducing New Classified LAPS Custodial Staff

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 12, 2019

New Los Alamos Public Schools Custodial Staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

New Los Alamos Public Schools Custodial Staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Kelly Trujillo Named New ARMAS Director At Highlands

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2019
Kelly Trujillo
 
NMHU News:
 
LAS VEGAS, NM ― Kelly Trujillo is the new director for the Achieving in Research, Math and Science Center (ARMAS) at New Mexico Highlands University.
 
The nationally acclaimed ARMAS Center provides comprehensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) support services to students.
 
“My whole career has been about mentoring, whether it’s in a laboratory setting or a classroom,” Trujillo said. “I see highly successful tiers of mentoring at ARMAS, which are always fantastic learning opportunities. Mentoring is about
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One Step Closer To Finding Answers … Virtual ‘Universe Machine’ Sheds Light On Galaxy Evolution

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2019
UA News:
 
TUCSON, Ariz. — How do galaxies such as our Milky Way come into existence? How do they grow and change over time? The science behind galaxy formation has remained a puzzle for decades, but a University of Arizona-led team of scientists is one step closer to finding answers thanks to supercomputer simulations.
 
Observing real galaxies in space can only provide snapshots in time, so researchers who want to study how galaxies evolve over billions of years have to revert to computer simulations. Traditionally, astronomers have used this approach to invent and test new theories
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NMDWS: Twenty Students Successfully Graduate PESCO Welding Apprenticeship Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 11, 2019
NMDWS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― A two-phase earn-while-you-learn Welding Boot Camp and Apprenticeship Program in Farmington has been implemented with 20 individuals successfully completing the first five weeks.
 
This program was made possible in partnership between the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), San Juan College, Process Equipment & Service Company, Inc. (PESCO), and the New Mexico Workforce Connection.

 

The first phase of the program consisted of a five-week Welder Boot Camp, put on by PESCO and San Juan College, that teaches basic welding
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Letter To The Editor: Gratitude For YHRY Success

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019
By Sarah M. Crotzer and Madelyn G. Crotzer
Sisters and Co-founders of Youth Helping Refugee Youth
 
This summer’s Youth Helping Refugee Youth (YHRY) drive to collect supplemental school-related items was a wonderful success! A huge thank you to all the youth and adults who contributed in some way to the effort!
 
Donations included 160 new pairs of teen boy socks, 216 new pairs of teen girl socks, 92 twin-packs of antiperspirant deodorant, 89 new earbuds, and 22 Walmart gift cards ($25 each, for use in purchasing class-specific items).
 
Also included were uplifting stickers,
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LAPS Welcomes New Teachers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019

Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus welcomes new teachers for the 2019-2020 school year last week during a meeting at the LAPS Boardroom. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAPS welcomes 23 new certified staff members. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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TCHS: Public Lecture On White Sisters Legacy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019
Elizabeth White. Courtesy/TCHS photo
 
TCHS News:
 
The Taos County Historical Society announces its 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 public lecture “The Legacy of El Delirio: The White Sisters’ Remarkable Legacy” presented by Nancy Owen Lewis, Scholar in Residence at School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe.
 
The lecture is sponsored, in part, by the Historical Society of New Mexico and its Speaker’s Bureau. The program takes place in the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Boardroom, 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos. The talk is free and open to the public.
 
In the
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Special Kids & Family Day At NM Wildlife Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019
CourtesyNMWC
 

Courtesy/NMWC

 
NMWC News:
 
ESPANOLA ― Bring the family to play and explore the wild world 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 at New Mexico Wildlife Center.
 
Admission is free for the entire family.
 
The event begins with live family-friendly music by award-winning children’s musician Andy Mason (andymasonmusic.org). Offering songs in English and Spanish, Andy will have kids and adults dancing and singing along while learning something, too.
 
The day continues with ongoing, fun and wild hands-on activities involving feathers, bird beaks,
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County On Tips For Zero Waste School Supplies

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019
COUNTY News:
 
It is time for back-to-school shopping: backpacks, scissors, filler paper, and pencils by the ton, not to mention new clothes.
 
It’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy, supply list in hand, especially on tax-free weekend.
 
Here is a look at school supplies, the waste they generate and explores some sustainable alternatives.
 
Most kids use a backpack and lunchbox for school. When you go to a store, they have all the kids’ favorite characters on them, and the kids want something new and different. Backpacks and lunchboxes are two items that should be able to
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PEEC: Fun Family Friendly Evening Tuesday Aug. 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 10, 2019
At Family Night, participants gather around a campfire (weather permitting), roast marshmallows and enjoy songs, games or crafts Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
The community is invited to attend an evening of family fun Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
The night will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a Family Star Party, sponsored by New Mexico Bank & Trust. Then, families can join Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey, 6-7 p.m., at Family Night, sponsored by Kiwanis Club. Both events are free to attend and no registration
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High School Students From Across New Mexico Attend Joint Science And Technology Institute

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2019
ORISE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Lexi Alcala and Thilo Roelofs of Los Alamos, were two of 31 high school students attending the Joint Science and Technology Institute, an educational opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience in science, technology, engineering and math.
 
Alcala, daughter of Lisa and Jermain Bracy, and Roelofs, son of Nina and Andreas Roelofs, are students at The Academy for Technology and the Classics in Los Alamos.
 
Alcala and Roelofs collaborated with mentors and conducted research activities on the University of New Mexico campus. Projects included
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New School Year … New Family Member

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 9, 2019
Courtesy photo
 
ASSE News:
 
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a highly respected, nonprofit, public-benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from France, Germany, Italy, Thailand, China and the former Soviet Republics.
 
Students are anxiously awaiting word on who their host families will be for the 2019/20 academic school year. Host families provide room, board and guidance for a teenager(s) living thousands of miles from home. Couples, single parents and families with or without children in the home are all encouraged
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