Middle schoolers in the Kyrene School District teamed up with SFAz Graduate Research Fellows from ASU to create and showcase unique science projects.

Yuma High is now offering an early college STEAM program, thanks to Arizona Western College and its Pathways Engineering grant awarded by Science Foundaiton Arizona.

The report, prepared by the L. William Seidman Research Institute, identifies a series of common themes and gaps in the aerospace, defense and security industry. It also analyzes best practices in competitor states, examines collaboration between firms, and recommends activities that can best support this critical Arizona industry.

You can read the full report by clicking on the link below.

New Strategic Plan for Arizona Aerospace, Defense and Security Enterprise Defines Vision and Goals

Commerce Authority CEO Don Cardon tells the Arizona Republic that he will "tap the brainpower of experts in four industries," including science and technology.

A new CNN documentary features Maria Castro, a 17-year-old student at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, and showcases the school's robotics program and STEM education.

This year's summit in Flagstaff focuses on the critical importance of translating and communicating scientific research in the classroom and for a broader audience.

The full report from the Batelle Technology Partnership Practice examines Science Foundation Arizona's growing impact on the state's economic competitiveness.

Highlights of a new Battelle annual report card examining Arizona's tech sector and Science Foundation Arizona's contributions.

SFAz CEO WIlliam C. Harris contribued this op-ed to the Arizona Republic's Arizona 2020 special viewpoints section.

Phoenix Metro Tech HS principal Kate McDonald shares her views on the value of STEM education and SFAz.

A new Milken Institute study ranked Arizona 15th in the nation in its technology and science efforts--up two spots from last year and a welcome sign of the state's improving competitiveness. 
 

On December 2nd, over 180 leaders from across Arizona gathered in downtown Phoenix to review our state's strengths, understand our challenges, and help set an agenda that would enable Arizona to more effectively compete in the global economy

Governor Jan Brewer today announced she is dedicating $3.1 million of her discretionary federal stimulus dollars to help Arizona train future engineers and attract the best science minds in the world. 

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer awards SFAz $1.3 million to establish and incubate a statewide Aerospace and Defense Initiative that develops a coordinated strategy for continued growth in A&D; and to fund investments in research and aerospace programs through university-industry partnerships.

click here for Gov. Brewer's press release