Learn August’s Night Skies At Planetarium Friday
Learn what is coming up in August’s night skies this Friday, Aug. 2 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. Astronomer Paul Arendt will lead this tour of the heavens, which begins at 7 p.m. The nature center also will show the full-dome film ‘National Parks Adventure’ at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Learn what will be coming up in August’s night skies this Friday, Aug. 2 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium. Paul Arendt will lead this interactive tour of the heavens highlighting the planets, star patterns and constellations that Read More
DOE: DIII-D University Collaborators Receive Funding
The inside of the tokamak at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego. Courtesy photoLANL Foundation Now Accepting Education And Community Grants Applications
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation is now accepting applications for $2,500 funding within its small grants program. Deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2019.
Two types of grants are offered to nonprofit organizations, Pueblos, schools or education programs. Education Outreach Grants directly support public school children in grades K–12. Community Outreach Grants meet the Foundation’s mission and vision of innovative programming, collaboration and advocacy for lifelong learning but need not be tied directly to K–12 public education. Early childhood and adult programs, Read More
Antisemitism: Intolerance With A Thousand Faces … Deborah Lipstadt Speaks In Santa Fe Sunday
New Mexico Public Education Department Announces Recipients Of The Teacher Residency Pilot RFA
NMPED News:- Northern New Mexico College;
- Western New Mexico University;
- Central New Mexico Community College;
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Hosts Youth Exchange Student Gabriel Dufal From France
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is hosting Youth Exchange student Gabriel Dufal from France, posing here with his father. Dufal arrives Aug. 8, just in time to participate in the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade with Rotary members. He will attend Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photoJuvenile Justice Advisory Board Raising Funds To Provide School Supplies For LAPS Students
JJAB News:
The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) is raising funds to provide school supplies for Los Alamos Public School students.
It is already time to start preparing for the upcoming school year. JJAB is starting its annual campaign, asking the community for financial donations that will be used to purchase supplies for the students at LAPS elementary schools, middle school, and high school.
Last year, with the support of individuals, local businesses and organizations, JJAB was able to raise $3,700. The funds were used to purchase notebooks, backpacks, calculators, Read More
Los Alamos High School Biology Teacher Stephanie Mitchell Earns National Award
Stephanie Mitchell
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School biology teacher Stephanie Mitchell has been named Outstanding Biology Teacher for New Mexico by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).
“I am really honored that I was nominated for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award and thrilled that I received it,” Mitchell said.
NABT Awards recognize teachers for their expertise in science, for contributions to the profession and service to life science teaching or leadership in learning communities.
“Stephanie is a teacher who is continually, quietly pursuing excellence in her Read More
Governor Appoints Steven M. Gluckstern To New Mexico Educational Retirement Board
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamLAF&SF: Dan Winske Speaks On ‘Miracles – Divine Free Will: What, How, Why’ Wednesday Evening July 31
Scene from previous Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum. Courtesy/LAF&SF
Scene from previous Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum. Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF News:
Gerry Wood spoke to a full house Wednesday at the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum’s Summer Series.
The theme of the summer series is “Are You a Robot? Brain, Mind and Soul”. Wood spoke on the topic of “Evil: Is Anyone Responsible?” The ensuing table discussions were lively.
Dan Winske will speak Wednesday, July 31, on “Miracles — Divine Free Will: What, How, Why”. Winske’s talk is the final talk for this summer. Read More
United Church Vacation Bible School Kicks Off Aug. 4
UCLA News:NFHS, Butler University Announce Research Study On Value Of High School Activity Programs
NFHS News:Book Signing And Science Fun For Kids Going On Now!
A free, family event is underway right now at the Bradbury Sicence Museum. Children’s Science Author Misty Carty, who wrote Where Did The Sun Go, Where Is The Moon, and Why Are There Seasons, is giving a short talk with hands-on activities, followed by a book signing until 1pm today. She will have all three books on hand. Carty is a photographer with a Ph.D. in astronomy and has taught at Marymount and McKendree universities. Profits from the book sales will benefit the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) and regional science-education support. Courtesy photo
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NMPED Announces Statewide Mathematics And English Language Arts Assessment Results
Stakeholder Feedback and Vision for the Future of Assessment in New Mexico. Courtesy/NMPEDDr. Olivia Carril Speaks About Wild Bees At Rotary
Dr. Olivia Carril discusses wild bees, in particular, those of Bandelier National Monument during a talk Tuesday at the Rotary Club meeting at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda HullMOIFA: Student Art & Design Competition Reception
John Francis Mustain. Bar Stool #1, 2017. Red oak. 21 inches x 21 inches x 40 inches. Photo courtesy of the artist
MIFA News:
SANTA FE — The Mid-Century Santa Fe collaboration will host a reception presenting the works of the Student Art and Design Competition, which will be on view Aug. 1-20 at the Museum of International Folk Art’s Joan and Clifford Vernick Auditorium.
The reception is 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.
The Student Art and Design Competition pays homage to Lloyd Kiva New (Cherokee), who in addition to being a premier fashion designer of the mid-1900s, was a beloved Read More
Explore Fractals In Nature Center Planetarium Tonight
Explore the world of fractals beginning at 7 p.m. today in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. This show The nature center also will play the full-dome film ‘Exploding Universe’ at 2 p.m. Saturday. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Journey into the never-ending world of fractals at 7 p.m. today in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium.
This show takes viewers on an immersive tour of the fractals in nature and zooms through infinitely complex mathematical fractals. Featuring original music, this show is both educational and highly entertaining.
In addition to the fractals Read More
Chartwells Has Openings For Part Time Positions
Chef Laurence Peña will be sending his kids back to school, with one employee headed to ENMU and another to become a teacher. That means part time positions for stay at home parent are available. The Chartwells schedule includes Wednesdays off. To learn more, visit Compass jobs at www.compassgroupcareers.com or call Peña at 505.690.8546. Free summer lunch continues through next Friday at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy photo Read More
Science Students Coming To Los Alamos To Interview Seniors On Manhattan Project For Podcast Series
Matthew Jordan is a Rhodes Scholar coming to Los Alamos with fellow student Nathaniel Smith to speak to seniors about the Manhattan Ptoject for a podcast series. Courtesy photoMatthew Jordan is a Rhodes Scholar and an MSc candidate in the History of Science at Oxford University.
Jordan previously studied mathematics and physics in McMaster University’s interdisciplinary Arts & Science program, where he was a TEDx speaker and the only undergraduate student to ever teach a mathematics course.
He has conducted research on the mathematical Read More
School Zone Traffic Safety Reminders
NMDOT News:- Slow down! Speed limits in school zones tend to be 5-10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit.
- Respect the crossing guard. Always stop for crossing guards holding a stop sign.
- Use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians, no matter who has the right of way.
- Be aware children can be unpredictable. Watch for children darting out from between parked
