The 2021 edition of the New Mexico Journal of Science is available for reading or downloading. It features two articles from our universities and abstracts from the November student poster symposium.
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.
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 the resources they must have to deliver a better, more equitable science education.
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.
Articles from the 2020 New Mexico Journal of Science – complete edition and individual articles
