What is it? The Indigenous Science Initiative is a collaborative project between the NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN) and the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) with teacher-designers and community members to create an open access (freely accessible and…
On November 7th, 2024, Kersti Tyson, PhD, LANL Foundation and Monica Martinez Archuleta, PhD, Triad/
LANL, co-chairs for the Northern NM STEAM Coalition and the STEM Innovation Action Team (a collective of
STEM education advocates in New Mexico), in partnership with the Encantado Foundation, hosted a statewide
day-long convening of stakeholders to discuss the creation of a STEM Innovation Network for New Mexico
(STEM IN NM). Representatives from multiple sectors of the community were present in person and virtually
including educators from K-12 schools, out-of-school time organizations, and higher education institutions;
state government representatives; business and industry representatives; nonprofit leaders; Tribal community
representatives; and community advocates. Zach Taylor from the Center for Transforming Education facilitated
the convening with the support of the STEM Innovation Action Team. Heather Summers from Project ECHO
expertly facilitated the virtual space, ensuring those participating on Zoom were fully included throughout the
day.
The LANL Foundation’s National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program currently supports teachers across Northern New Mexico, providing scholarships and pairing candidates with Professional Learning Facilitators to guide them through the certification process. It also assists teachers who already hold…
The LANL Foundation announced the creation of four new Vice Presidents and divisions this month as part of a strategic restructuring to better address education needs across Northern New Mexico.
The LANL Foundation has received $250,000 from the Anchorum Health Foundation via the New Mexico Foundation to fund the Inquiry Science Education Consortium (ISEC) program, which provides hands-on science kits and instruction for students across Northern New Mexico.
The LANL Foundation is excited to announce the opening of the 2024 Scholarship Application for students pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, which is accepting applications until January 21, 2025.
The LANL Foundation celebrates the appointment of Dr. June Yu, a member of its Board of Directors, as the new Vice President for UC National Laboratories (UCNL). The University of California Board of Regents approved the appointment last week, recognizing Dr. Yu’s extensive career as a distinguished physicist and seasoned leader within the national laboratory system.
The LANL Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Veteran’s Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to students across Northern New Mexico with ties to the military.
The LANL Foundation has selected Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment to serve as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search to identify the Foundation’s next leader.
The LANL Foundation announces changes to its Board of Directors following elections conducted by the Board. After years of dedicated service, Kathryn Harris Tijerina has passed the leadership baton to Dr. Denise Montoya, who will now serve as Chair of the Board.