Jimmy Wheeler, a 2021 Pojoaque Valley High School graduate and 2023 Career Pathways Scholarship recipient, has long aspired to join the ranks of LANL employees. Jimmy took time from his busy schedule to speak with the LANL Foundation Scholarship Program Director about his journey and progress toward this long standing goal.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation has earned the Platinum distinction by Family Friendly New Mexico (FFNM) for its workplace policies. FFNM is a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an advantage in recruiting and retaining the best employees.
Longtime LANL Foundation colleague Tony Fox has been named the Interim CEO of the Foundation while the Board of Directors seeks a permanent replacement for Jenny Parks, who is stepping down at the end of the year.
Jenny Parks, President and CEO of the LANL Foundation, announced that she is stepping down from her role at the end of this year to pursue a new position as Senior Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy at Anchorum. Parks has led the LANL Foundation, the largest non-profit organization in the state dedicated solely to education, since 2015.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is now accepting applications for our four-year undergraduate scholarship awards. Whether pursuing a degree in STEAM, healthcare, education, business, or the humanities, students who meet the eligible criteria are welcome to apply. While most applicants are current high school seniors, undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, post-secondary educational institution are also encouraged to apply.
LANL Foundation has been recognized by the New Mexico National Board Certified Teacher Network (NM-NBCT) for its work to support and develop teachers in New Mexico. The Education Enrichment team at the Foundation was singled out for their efforts to recruit and bolster teacher candidates seeking their National Board Certification. Michael Dabrieo, Education Enrichment Director at LANL Foundation, and Paul Le Francois, K12 Program Coordinator, were awarded the “Building Capacity” award at a ceremony in Artesia on September 16th during the annual conference of the New Mexico National Board Network.
Today, the national STEMx network announced funding for four states to launch science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education advocacy programs. In New Mexico, LANL Foundation has been awarded a STEMx Challenge Grant which will help support the Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition to create a statewide plan for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) advocacy and education, as well as support students from rural and Tribal areas to participate in the 2024 STEAM Day at the Legislature, an annual event held at the Roundhouse during the legislative session.
The New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge has announced its 2024 Challenge Question as it kicks off student team recruitment. Celebrating its fifth year, the Challenge is an annual competition where high school students from across the state showcase their skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to build practical solutions for real-world problems.
Bryan David Cruz teaches a 1st grade Bilingual class at Ramirez Thomas Elementary School in Santa Fe. He's been teaching for 7 years in both Mexico and the US.
LANL Foundation celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF) with a celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe on Tuesday evening. Over 125 guests gathered to celebrate the Fund, which has awarded over $11 million to more than 2,300 students. Distinguished guests and speakers included State Representative Susan Herrera, who was also the Founding Executive Director of LANL Foundation, State Senator Leo Jaramillo, co-founder of LAESF Bob Romero, current and former members of the LAESF Advisory Committee, donors, current and former LANL Foundation staff and board members, and LANL Scholars.