Education

Caver Presents Lechuguilla Cave Exploration History

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Caver John Lyles at Northern Lights. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Come to PEEC at 6:30 p.m. April 5, to learn about the history of exploration in Lechuguilla Cave.

Local caver John Lyles will present highlights of his 20 years of involvement in the project to map Lechuguilla.

Volunteers dug open Lechuguilla Cave, the “Jewel of the Underground” at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 1986.

The cave quickly earned world-class status among caves, passing 50 miles of discovered length in four years, and 100 miles within the first decade of exploration. 

John Lyles’ personal involvement Read More

FREE Diabetes Education at the Y!

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is taking registration for its FREE Diabetes Education and Prevention program.

Topics to be covered are: what Type 2 diabetes is; what having pre-diabetes means; the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes; how to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes; and how to make the necessary lifestyle changes to lower your risk.

The class is taught by Sara Pocernik. Sara is a Registered Dietitian with experience in many areas of nutrition.

She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Michigan State University, and Read More

Great Conversations Will Feature ‘Developing Strong, Resilient Children’ With Sandy Beery

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Sandy Beery

LAPSF News:

Great Conversations is an afternoon event filled with delicious appetizers and desserts and in-depth conversations with subject area experts. 

This is part of a series about the conversations that will take place at the 4th Annual Great Conversations from 2-5 p.m., April 28 at Los Alamos High School.

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation hosts this important community event, which includes a discussion on “Developing Strong, Resilient Children” featuring Sandy Beery.

What is the power of assuming positive intent? Sandy Beery is an experienced teacher Read More

Dr. Richard Sayre Speaks at PEEC March 21 on Next Generation of Biofuels

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PEEC News:

The publis is invited to hear Dr. Richard Sayre present “Next generation biofuels: potential for enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3450 Orange St.

Dr. Richard Sayre of the New Mexico Consortium is a leading researcher in algae and plant cell metabolism. He is the director of the Biofuels project at the New Mexico Consortium working in conjunction with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The NM Consortium’s new building is being built right now in the Entrada Business Park, next Read More

Cafe Scientifique: ‘Brain of the Zombie … Can Neuroscience Explain Gruesome Zombie Behavior?’

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CAFE SCIENTIFIQUE News:

Area teens are invited to attend the upcoming presentation, “Brain of the Zombie: Can Neuroscience Explain Gruesome Zombie Behavior?”

Russell Morton, University of New Mexico College of Medicine, will deliver this unique talk from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Los Alamos Research Park in the second floor conference room.

Free food will be served at 6:30 p.m. and teens are encouraged to participate in a zombie costume contest as part of the event.

Café Scientifique New Mexico is a free, fun way for teens to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Read More

Cooking School for People with Diabetes Begins April 3

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LACES News:

Cooking School for People with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, selecting and preparing foods that are low in sugar, fat and sodium can be a real challenge. 

The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program will offer a series of free cooking classes for people with diabetes.

Kitchen Creations will meet 5-8 p.m., Wednesdays beginning April 3 for four weeks in the Training Room of the Los Alamos Community Building, 475 20th St., in Los Alamos. 

Mary Beugelsdijk, registered Diabetes Read More

Community Partnership Promotes 3-D Printing Education

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From left, Eva Artschwager, Don Davis and Dave Fox at Davis’ robotics classroom where they watch a 3-D printer create a plastic robot claw designed by a student. Courtesy photo

 

LAPS News:

A partnership with Los Alamos Public Schools, UNM-Los Alamos, Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office, LAPS Foundation and members of the community is moving quickly to develop a 3-D printing course at UNM-LA. 

When ready, high school students will be able to take the course for a dual-credit. An adult course for community members also is under consideration. 

3-D printing

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Great Conversations Are Coming April 28!

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Dr. Erin Bouquin

LAPSF News:

Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.

This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

It will take place 2-5 p.m., April 28 at Los Alamos High School in the new building. This is the first in a series about the conversations that will take place.

“Be Patient; It’s Healthcare!” featuring Dr. Erin Bouquin. 

Bouquin is currently the Chief Medical Officer for a multi-site medical office that concentrates on the Medical Home Read More

Los Alamos Teens Offered Grief Support

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LATC News:

The Los Alamos Teen Center is offering a grief support group at 3:30 p.m. today, March 14, in the upstairs area (Kelly Hall) of the building at 3900 Trinity Dr.

Candles will be provided for lighting to celebrate the life of Los Alamos High School student Isaac Hayden, 16, who died Tuesday night.

Aimee Schnedler and Michelangelo Lobato will lead the group. It’s free, snacks will be provided and it is a place to talk for any teen that so chooses. Read More

Judge Casados Swears in School Board Members

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Judge Pat Casados with new school board members Matt Williams, center, and Jim Hall. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados administered the Oath of Office Tuesday, March 12 to incoming school board members Jim Hall and Matt Williams. 

Shortly after completing their oath, both men were selected by fellow board members to leadership positions. Hall was voted in as president and Williams as board secretary.

In his selection as president, Hall stated he was “humbled and honored to serve on the board.” He went on to share his “dedication to excellence” and how he Read More