News from Science Foundation Arizona

October 2010

www.sfaz.org

In This Issue

Center for Algae Research

Did You Know?

Our New Website

SFAz Receives $10M in Stimulus Funds

Star Party Flagstaff

SFAz Launches Center for Algae Research

Noteworthy

Global Arizona 100 Conference
December 1, 2010
click here for info

APS & Phoenix Suns
Mini-grants to STEM Educators
click here for info

Innovation Heroes
Accepting applications
click here for info

Bisgrove Post Doctoral Scholarship Program
Accepting applications
click here for info

Northern Arizona Power of Data Project (NAZPOD)
click here for info

Did You Know . . . ?

84 patents

11 technology licenses

16 companies formed

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These results were created from SFAz grant activities - a growing pipeline of innovation designed to generate economic impact.

SFAz Introduces New Website!

Our new, easy-to-navigate website highlights a diverse group of SFAz Research programs and initiatives, including our Solar Technology Initiative, as well as a broad range of STEM Education programs.

Please explore the new site at www.sfaz.org

SFAz Receives $10 Million to Stimulate Research and Education

Arizona is providing $10 million in federal stimulus funds to Science Foundation Arizona. The funds, provided through the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery, reinforces the State's commitment to supporting Research grants and STEM Education initiatives.

Science Foundation Arizona and a prestigious group of scientific and community organizations hosted a "Star Party" in Flagstaff to promote science and math education by engaging students with a hands-on opportunity to observe the skies with telescopes the students built themselves.