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LANL Foundation announces 2024 Career Pathways Scholars 

The LANL Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of the 2024 LANL Career Pathways scholarships aimed at supporting students pursuing associate degrees, certificates and other credentials in the trades. 

This year, 128 Northern New Mexico students received 44 scholarships totaling $117,000. Recipients hail from Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos, Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties and will receive $750 per semester up to $3,000 total toward their education.

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LANL Foundation and N2MIS Celebrate 2024 Excellence in Teaching Awards

The LANL Foundation, in partnership with Northern New Mexico Integrated Security (N2MIS), proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Awards. Each year, this prestigious award honors exceptional educators in Rio Arriba County and Pojoaque Schools, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the field of education.

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Students Speak Up at STEAM Day at the Legislature

Hundreds of students flocked to the Roundhouse on Thursday to advocate for STEAM education across New Mexico at this year’s STEAM Day at the Legislature, hosted by LANL Foundation. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education is a vital part of getting our state ready for the future. Every student in New Mexico should have access to STEAM education so they can develop the knowledge, skills, and practices demanded by the 21st Century.

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New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge 2024 Winners Announced

In an exciting culmination of innovation and creativity, the New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge took place at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque this weekend. The event, held Saturday, showcased bright young minds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with over 40 high school teams participating from across the state. 

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Application Opens for LANL Foundation’s Community Outreach Grants

LANL Foundation is now accepting applications for their Community Outreach Grants. These grants support schools, school districts, non-profits, Pueblos, Nations, and Tribal communities in the seven-county area of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. Interested applicants should apply for the $5,000 grant before the deadline of February 15th. The Foundation will be awarding 16 Community Outreach Grants for a total of $80,000.

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Nine Area Teachers Earn Prestigious National Board Certification

Nine teachers from Northern New Mexico have been recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) as National Board Certified Teachers. The teachers were part of the LANL Foundation’s National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program. National Board Certification is one of the highest forms of certification for educators and a recognition of accomplished teaching. Statewide, 70 teachers and counselors were named as achieving their National Board Certification.

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Application opens for LANL Foundation’s Career Pathways Scholarships

LANL Foundation is now accepting applications for Career Pathways Scholarships. These awards are for individuals who have a specific career in mind and are committed to earning an associate’s degree or certification in any field or trade. They are available to high school students and adult learners with a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency (HSE).

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