Chris Clark

LANL Foundation ISEC Staff And Students Demonstrate Inquiry Science Kits At Roundhouse

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LANL Foundation Inquiry Science Education Consortium (ISEC) staff and student scientists demonstrated inquiry science kits to visitors at the Santa Fe Capitol Roundhouse this week. Young scientist Jakob Warniment assists New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera with a microscope from the Microworlds science kit. Standing in back from left, ISEC Director of Professional Development and Evaluation Gwen Warniment, LANL Foundation CEO Jenny Parks and ISEC Program Director Dorothy Sanchez. Courtesy photo

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard recognized the success of the Inquiry Science Read More

SFI Seminar: ‘Exploring The Hidden Metric Space Of Complex Networks’

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Antoine Allard
University of Barcelona

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents ‘Exploring the Hidden Metric Space of Complex Networks’ at 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Collins Conference Room in Santa Fe.

Abstract: Many real world complex networks are embedded in metric spaces. In some cases, such as airport networks, the embedding is explicit, while it is hidden in other cases such as the Internet or metabolic networks.

This talk will present an overview of the theoretical framework developed to unveil the hidden geometry of real complex networks. Among other things, Read More

DOE: Eleven Tribal Communities Receiving $6 Million To Accelerate Implementation Of Renewable Energy

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands.
 
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to partner with Tribal Nations, these projects provide Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages clean energy options that will reduce fossil fuel use and save money. With tribal renewable energy resources comprising approximately five percent of all U.S. renewable energy
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Bandelier Centennial Logo Deadline Extended

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BANDELIER News:
 
A few weeks ago Bandelier National Monument sent out a call to artists to submit entries for the logo for the park’s Centennial Celebration. The deadline for entries has now been extended to Thursday, March 26.
 
Bandelier was established Feb. 11, 1916, and the staff are looking forward to a festive Centennial year. 
 
The logo will be used throughout the year on many centennial items, as well as on the 2016 Bandelier Annual Pass. The winning artist will receive an America the Beautiful pass, which provides free admission to federal
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Church Of Christ Hosts Women’s Mini-Conference

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WOMEN’S News:
 
“Living in God’s Peace” is the theme of the third annual county-wide “Women2Women” mini-conference.
 
The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Drive.
 
The morning of Christian fellowship, mutual encouragement, and spiritual strengthening is open to all women of the community. There is no charge for the event. Tea and finger foods will be served, and complimentary babysitting will
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UNM-LA: Valles Caldera Landscape Photography Class

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Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/IStock
 
UNM-LA News:
 
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will be offering a unique landscape photography class that allows students to explore areas of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which are normally closed to the general public.
 
Southwest Landscape Photography at the Valles Caldera is offered through UNM-LA Community Education 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The cost for the class is $80.
 
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Open Mic Night At Bandelier Grill In White Rock

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Music News:
 
The Bandelier Grill in White Rock, owned by Brian Appell, will sponsor a regular open mic nite, hosted by Richard Hannemann, owner of Hannemann Music, 8:30-12:30 p.m. Saturdays beginning March 21.
 
Acts should plan on a short set of three songs or 10 minutes, which ever comes first ― if there is remaining time after everyone has done their short set, open mic nite will open up to something more informal.
 
Acts who have a CD album will be able to make their CD available for sale ― limit this to one title per act. Bandelier Grill will handle
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Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser At Masonic Lodge March 21

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LAPS News:
 
The Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School speech and debate teams are hosting a waffle breakfast in conjunction with the Parajito Masonic Lodge to fund their trips to the National Speech and Debate Tournament this June in Dallas, Texas.
 
The waffle breakfast will take place 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday at the Masonic Lodge on the corner of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
 
Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any Hilltalker or Hawktalker speech and debate member. A ticket entitles bearer to enjoy all-you-can-eat waffles with
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Luján Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
Congressional News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has announced details for this year’s Congressional Art Competition.
 
This annual competition allows members of Congress to display the talent and creativity of their high school constituents. The winning entry from each Congressional district will be displayed as part of an exhibit in the United States Capitol for one year. The winner will travel to Washington, D.C. for a reception honoring the national winners.
 
“The Congressional
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