Los Alamos National Laboratory Summer Science Camp Empowers New Mexican Young Women
Laboratory researcher Adrianna Reyes-Newell, right, shows students how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy works. The ChemCam instrument on the Curiosity rover uses this technology to investigate the composition of Martian rocks. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Two-week program from Los Alamos National Laboratory aims to inspire and increase diversity in STEM fields
The third annual Los Alamos National Laboratory Summer Physics Camp for Young Women recently concluded in Pojoaque, giving the 22 students from Northern New Mexico communities a grounding in science, technology, engineering Read More
2019 Santa Fe Children’s Museum Gala Sept. 14
La Vista Church: It’s Almost Quizzing Season!
La Vista Church News:Lana Martin Discusses Her Attempt To Climb Mount Elbrus During Mountaineers Meeting Tuesday
Lana Martin dicusses her attempt at climbing Mount Elbrus at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting. The talk is free to attend. Courtesy/PEECFirst Woman On The Moon From New Mexico
Rocketeer Academy cadets Ariel Greene and Kason Henry inspect the lunar surface during a re-enactment of the Apollo 11 moonwalk July 17 at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Courtesy/NMMSH
Rocketeer Academy cadets Ariel Greene and Kason Henry. Courtesy/NMMSHLetter To The Editor: Supporting Polaris Charter School
By CHRISTINE BERSTEINPrior to announcing my run for LAPS School Board, I had been involved interested in the initial planning of the proposed charter school Polaris.
Because I cannot serve on both the Polaris governing board and the LAPS School Board, I have made the choice to step away from any work with Polaris, but I would like to explain why I find value in the proposed school and share with this community a conversation I recently had with Los Alamos School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim.
Last week, Ellen and I had a great conversation about the school and how Read More
Little Forest Playschool Students Gather At Bus Stop
A group of students and adults from Little Forest Playschool waits Thursday morning at a bus stop on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken HansonPEEC: Climbing, Fishing, Butterfly Counting July 27-28
PEEC is hosting a variety of adventures July 27-28 including climbing one of Northern New Mexico’s iconic peaks. Visit peecnature.org/events to find out what events are coming up and to register for these programs. Courtesy/PEEC 
PEEC is hosting the annual Dorothy Hoard Memorial Butterfly Count July 27 around the Pajarito Plateau. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC is partnering with the NMDG&F to host a fishing adventure July 28 at Fenton Lake State Park. Courtesy/PEEC Letter To The Editor: Offering An Olive Branch To The Polaris Charter School Governing Board
By Superintendent Kurt SteinhausCongratulations on working together to complete your 338-page application. It is clear that you have worked very hard on what may seem like a dissertation without the associated degree.
This letter is to send an open invitation to meet and work together. After all, Los Alamos is a small
Bradbury Science Museum Brings Summer Science On Wheels To Espanola Public Schools July 23-24
LANL News:PEC Hears Pitch For Local Polaris Charter School
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus gives his presentation on the concerns about the proposed charter school at Tuesday’s School Board Meeting. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Polaris team answers questions posed by the Public Education Commission at the Community Input Meeting Tuesday at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comA proposed new charter school for Los Alamos, Polaris Charter School, was the subject of a Community Input Meeting conducted by the New Mexico Public Read More
LANL: Machine-learning Competition Boosts Earthquake Prediction Capabilities
Competitors in an online Kaggle competition developed a variety of methods for predicting the timing of earthquakes generated in a laboratory. The work could someday help to improve earthquake hazard assessments that could save lives and billions of dollars in infrastructure costs. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Competitors’ success predicting quake timing in the online Kaggle competition could help save lives, infrastructure
Three teams who applied novel machine learning methods to successfully predict the timing of earthquakes from historic seismic data are splitting $50,000
Letter To The Editor: Polaris Charter School Application
By ADALAIDE JACOBSONThe Los Alamos Public Schools and the proponents of the Polaris Charter School (Grades 6-8) regrettably, in my opinion, have failed the citizenry of Los Alamos concerning the Polaris application currently pending before the Public Education Commission.
Prior to the submission of the charter school application by Polaris, it would have been nice to have had a public forum in which the charter school proponents and the school district presented information about the positive and negative effects if any, that the charter school would have on various aspects Read More
LAHS Graduate Jody Merritt Promoted To Brigadier General Of United States Air Force Reserve
Los Alamos High School graduate Jody Merritt is promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve during a special ceremony May 1 in California. Courtesy photo Senior Center Hosts De-cluttering Session Friday
Kendra HenningBetty Ehart Senior Center News:
Santa Fe Realtor, Kendra Henning will present a session on de-cluttering, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
All community adults are welcome to learn how to de-clutter, downsize or prepare for a move to a smaller home. A recent presentation at the White Rock Senior Center used the fun, interactive opportunity to ask questions, and share decluttering and downsizing challenges.
Henning says while most are not considering a move, many adults already express a desire to declutter and simplify now, in order to avoid leaving Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Thanks Community And Visitors For Successful ScienceFest 2019!
Scene from Los Alamos ScienceFest 2019. Courtesy photo
Scene from Los Alamos ScienceFest 2019. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
UA Scientists Move From Mapping Moon To Worlds Beyond With A Few Mouse Clicks Over Lunch
UA News:Who WIll Stump PEEC Astronomers Friday!
See who can stump PEEC’s team of astronomers 7 p.m. Friday, July 19. The nature center also will play the full-dome film ‘Incoming!’ 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Courtesy photoAFT Joins National Campaign To Tax Rich
From the Albuquerque Teachers Federation:ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Teachers Federation released today the following message:
We owe billions to students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities.
For more than 40 years, Title 1 and IDEA have been underfunded. In just the last decade, they have been underfunded by more than $580 billion. It’s time to pay our debt! It’s time to Fund our Future! It’s time the rich paid their fair share.
As part of The American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) campaign to Fund our Future, the Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) is joining Read More
LAPSF: 2019 George And Joan Bjarke Scholarship Recipients Israel Gellis, Morgan Jones, Emmeline Segler
2019 George and Joan Bjarke Scholarship winners Israel Gellis, left, and Morgan Jones. Scholarship recipient Emmeline Segler is not pictured. Courtesy/www.jessicabootonphotography.com/
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and the Bjarke family have announced the winners of the 2019 George and Joan Bjarke scholarship.
The winners of a $2,000 scholarship each are Israel Gellis, Morgan Jones and Emmeline Segler.
The scholarship is awarded annually to students who demonstrate good citizenship and the ability to successfully complete their selected degree or program. Read More