NMAS sponsors the New Mexico competition for the Junior Academy of Science – a research paper competition designed to enrich the communication aspects of scientific research. This year, all competitions will be held virtually, mostly in March. ​Are you able to judge? Details of the competition and dates can be ...

One of our signature programs is the NM Junior Academy of Science paper competition. Students in grades 6-12 write a scientific paper and present their research with an oral PowerPoint. Students must complete research, but Science fair participation is not required. This year (like last year), the competition will be ...

NMAS recognized the 2012 outstanding New Mexico science teachers at the annual meeting held in December last year. The teachers were given an award plaque from the Academy, cash awards contrbuted by the American Chemical Society, and class- room materials from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science ...

NMAS recognized two Outstanding New Mexico Science Teachers at the annual banquet held in November, 2010. These teachers were chosen from nominations statewide for best High School, Middle School, or Elementary teachers. Cash awards were generously contributed by the American Chemical Society and NM Optics. They are: Outstanding High School Science ...

At the NMAS Annual Banquet in December 2006, these teachers were honored as NMAS Outstanding Teacher Awardees. They are – Lesha Harenberg, Eldorado High School (Albuquerque) and Tammy Hinckley, Barranca Mesa Elementary School (Los Alamos) ...