Education

Los Alamos ScienceFest 2019 Is Underway!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 10, 2019
SCIENCEFEST News:
 
Los Alamos ScienceFest began Tuesday and continues for six days in a row, with a variety of highlights throughout the week.
 
Friday is themed, “Health Day,” as the events will include many based on, “Fitness in the Great Outdoors”. Several local instructors, of a variety of different backgrounds, have teamed up to teach free outdoor classes that will pop up at different spots around town.
 
The entire schedule is posted on the website, www.LosAlamosScienceFest.com and on the ScienceFest Facebook page. Los Alamos is delighted to highlight
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Nan & Jeffrey Sauer Endow Science Scholarship With Donation To Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 10, 2019
Nan and Jeff Sauer in their home in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LANLF
 
Nan Sauer with Nancy & Jeffrey Sauer Scholarship recipient Amadeo Suazo. Courtesy/LANLF
 
LANLF News:
 
Nancy and Jeffrey Sauer know the importance of education. Through their own experiences, they understand that while some students have clear direction and assistance along the path to college and career, many others, especially those in Northern New Mexico, face greater obstacles to get there.
 
It is the resiliency of local students, the couple’s lifelong commitment to science, and their desire
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UNM; LANL Sign Cooperative Joint Faculty Agreement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 9, 2019

Los Alamos National Laboratory is coordinating with the University of New Mexico with a new joint faculty agreement to increase learning and research opportunities. Image credit, Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

 

LANL News:

 

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and Los Alamos National Laboratory signed a landmark Institutional Agreement that provides staff from both institutions unprecedented access to collaborative research and allows for academic appointments for LANL staff and scientific staff appointments for UNM faculty. Laboratory staff Read More

SFCC Announces Tekla Johnson Is New Director Of Statewide First Born® Program Based At College

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 8, 2019

Tekla Johnson

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College announces Tekla Johnson is the new director of the statewide First Born® Home Visiting program – based at the college.

The home visiting educational program supports families with first-born children ages prenatal to three. The program’s mission is to increase the health and wellness of women pregnant for the first time, families parenting for the first time and families adopting their first baby. Housed at SFCC’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence, the program provides statewide training, curriculum, technical assistance Read More

Warren Houghteling Memorial Scholarships Announced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2019

The Los Alamos Little Theatre has announced that Jessica Erkkila and Nora Cullinan have been award $1,000 Warren Houghteling Memorial Scholarships. Warren’s love of theatre and devotion to the community will be carried on by these talented young thespians. Courtesy/LALT

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Family Fun At Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 5, 2019

Join PEEC for an evening of family fun Tuesday, July 9 at the nature center. The Family Star Party starts at 5:30 p.m. and Family Night begins at 6 p.m. Both programs are free to attend. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center on Tuesday, July 9 for an evening of fun and free programming for the whole family.

The evening begins with a Family Star Party at 5:30 p.m. in the planetarium. Astronomer Galen Gisler will show the audience constellations, planets and more. Then, join Melissa Mackey outside at Family Night to enjoy games, activities or crafts. Family Night runs 6-7 p.m. Read More

SFCC Hosts Conference Featuring Leading Child Trauma And Mental Health Expert Dr. Bruce Perry

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 5, 2019
Dr. Bruce Perry
 
SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) have partnered to present a conference Sept. 16-17, featuring Dr. Bruce Perry at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
 
The event includes one day dedicated to an Early Childhood Development Symposium and one day devoted to the annual New Mexico Home Visiting Summit.
 
Perry is a prominent child psychiatrist and the author of “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog,” a noted book on extreme child abuse. He is Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy
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Leadership Los Alamos Now Accepting Applications For 2019-2020 Class

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 5, 2019

Members of the 2018-19 class of Leadership Los Alamos gathered in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building during the local government session. Photo by Martha Katko

Scene from the environment session of 2018-19 class of Leadership Los Alamos. Photo by Martha Katko

Leadership Los Alamos News:

Leadership Los Alamos is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 class.

Leadership Los Alamos was founded in 2003 to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos area, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities Read More

Chad The Science Guy Bubble Presentation July 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 5, 2019

Chad ‘The Science Guy’ will bring a free bubble presentation to the Betty Ehart Senior Center 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1101 Bathtub Row. Families and seniors are welcome to the event to help kick off the 6-day celebration of ScienceFest next week. Jordan Holsapple is seen here enjoying a heads on experience with science. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

PEEC Announces July Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 5, 2019
PEEC News:
 
Friday, July 5
Gentle Walk
 
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 8:30 a.m. to noon Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
 
Friday, July 5
July Night Sky Show
 
Learn what is coming up in July’s night skies at an interactive tour of the heavens with Galen Gisler. 7 p.m. Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
 
Saturday, July 6
Birding at Los Luceros Historic Site, Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited
 
Spend the morning at Los Luceros Historic Site with local birder
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Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Presents Lectures Next Wednesday And Thursday July 10-11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 4, 2019

Professor Warren Brown

LAF&SF News:

Next week the Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum presents two lectures by Professor Warren Brown.

Brown is director of the Lee Edward Travis Research Institute and professor of psychology in the Department of Doctoral Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.

Professor Brown has co-authored several books including Did My Neurons Make Me Do It? Philosophical and Neurobiological Perspectives on Moral Responsibility and Free Will. Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 2007.

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ScienceFest 2019 Kicks Off Tuesday July 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 3, 2019
LACD News:
 
The time of year has arrived when we celebrate the hard work and innovation of a community of educators, with ScienceFest 2019.
 
Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District with the duo of Kate Cleveland and Jennifer Loveless, unofficially dubbed Loveland, have gotten things off to a great start.
 
Cleveland, along with the rest of the LACDC squad have formed a team effort behind the planning and execution of this year’s events. Their tireless crews are eager to energize visitors, vendors, and patrons to partake of their six-day event. The interactive demonstrations
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PEEC: Birding At Los Luceros Historic Site Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 3, 2019
Join local birder Joe Fitzgibbon and PEEC July 6 for a birding trip to Los Luceros Historic Site. The group meets at 6:15 a.m., at the Los Alamos Nature Center for this outing. Registration is required and space is limited. Courtesy/PEEC
 
PEEC News:
 
Spend this Saturday, July 6 birding at Los Luceros Historic Site near Alcalde with local birder Joe Fitzgibbon.
 
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center partners with Los Luceros Historic Site and Fitzgibbon to host these walks quarterly. Event attendees will meet at 6:15 a.m., at the Los Alamos Nature Center and carpool to
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SFI: ‘Swarm Engineering Across Scales’ July 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 3, 2019
Andrew Lincoln Nelson, Robot 18 (2008) from the series entitled ‘The Living Machines’. www.nelsonrobotics.org
 
SFI News:
 
Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Community Event: “Swarm Engineering Across Scales” with Sabine Hauert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.
 
Birds do it, bees do it. Even ants and fish in the sea do it. When certain individuals group together, they create a “swarm intelligence”— a collective brain capable of solving complex problems, which would be insurmountable for an isolated individual.
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Artist Paul S. Torres

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2019
On the job in Los Alamos Monday is traditional contemporary digital artist Paul S. Torres of San Ildefonso Pueblo with his work now available at the Secret City Kitchen on the UNM-LA campus, 4000 University Dr. His prints (8×10 and 13×17), cards and logos are available framed and unframed. For information, visit medina.torres.23@gmail.com or call 505.423.2985. Torres also works at Secret City Kitchen, which will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the 4th of July holiday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Jazz Project Completes 1st Summer Camp

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2019
Los Alamos Jazz Project middle school students performing June 21 in the pavilion at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAJP
 
Los Alamos Jazz Project high school students performing June 21 in the pavilion at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAJP
 
MUSIC News:
 
The Los Alamos Jazz Project completed its first ever Summer Jazz Camp June 21 with two big band performances at the pavilion in Ashley Pond Park. 
 
The first set was performed by a group of elementary and middle school students, followed by a second set performed by high school students. Both groups opened
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Free Hunter Education At Camp Wehinahpay Aug. 9-11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2019
Courtesy/NMG&F
 
NMG&F News:
 
New Mexico Department of Game & Fish is offering a special hunter education camp where youth can receive hands-on training and earn their hunter education certification free of charge.
 
The camp is open to youth ages 10 and over who are accompanied by a participating adult. It will be conducted the weekend of Aug. 9-11, at the beautiful Camp Wehinahpay Boy Scout Camp in the Sacramento Mountains east of Alamogordo.
 
Participants are responsible for their own camping gear for this opportunity, but Friday dinner through Sunday
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LAPS: Online Registration For 2019-20 Now Open

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2019

LAPS News:

Now’s the time to register students for the 2019-2020 school year. Online registration is open on the Los Alamos Public Schools’ (LAPS) website.  

All returning students must complete the online enrollment process.

For all students who attended LAPS last year: complete the Returning Student Application (This is for students who currently reside in Los Alamos County or are an approved out-of-district student.) Families must provide two proofs of residency when registering their student.

If your child previously attended a Los Alamos Public School and you have moved out Read More

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