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There's still time to register for Puentes: A Young Parent Experience, on Saturday, August 3rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, a new initiative aimed at supporting young parents in the Española Valley and surrounding areas!

Parents who attend and complete a survey will receive a $200 stipend!

This program is aimed at parents who were 24 years or younger upon having your young child or children. Parents will have the opportunity to develop parenting and professional skills, identify their strengths and interests, explore family friendly career opportunities, and connect with other young parents in a supportive community.

Please register here if you plan on attending: https://lanlfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event

Stay tuned for announcements about future events in Santa Fe and Taos!

July is Disability Pride Month! At the LANL Foundation, we are dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. We champion the integration of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices in classrooms across Northern New Mexico and support incredible organizations like Assistance Dogs of the West through our grant funding. Together, we are empowering communities and helping students of all abilities reach their full potential!

Click here to learn more about our work with Social Emotional Learning: https://lanlfoundation.org/news/integrating-social-emotional-learning-sel-in-northern-new-mexicos-schools/

Congratulations to Los Alamos Public Schools' Chamisa Elementary and the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy on receiving 2024 Innovation in Education Awards!

Chamisa’s math teachers have worked alongside other Northern New Mexico Schools through the Math Teacher Leader Network, and the school's math lab helps students learn in unique ways.

Each award winning school demonstrated outstanding achievement in one of the following categories:

• Early literacy and math
• Supporting underserved student groups
• Increasing high school graduation rates

Chamisa Elementary And Los Alamos Online Learning Academy Receive 2024 Innovation In Education Award
https://ladailypost.com/chamisa-elementary-and-los-alamos-online-academy-receive-2024-innovation-in-education-award/

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Mark your calendars for this Saturday for our annual Back to School Event in partnership with the Del Norte LOV Foundation!

This free event will take place Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española, featuring school supplies or students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.

🔗 Please RSVP via the link in our bio!

See you there!

Exciting job opportunity! - Are you passionate about supporting children and families across New Mexico? We're hiring an Early Childhood Program Associate to support our team in fulfilling our mission of helping children and families thrive during the most formative years.

The Early Childhood (EC) Program Associate is a full-time, non-exempt position that will provide administrative and project support for the EC Program. Candidates must possess excellent communication, scheduling, administrative, organizational and computer literacy skills as well as a personal philosophy and values consistent with the mission and vision of the LANL Foundation.

Candidates must live in the Española, Santa Fe, or Los Alamos area. Application deadline: August 1st.

🔗 Link in bio for the full posting and more info.

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Mark your calendars for this Saturday for our annual Back to School Event in partnership with the Del Norte LOV Foundation!

This free event will take place Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española, featuring school supplies or students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Please RSVP via this link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=863d61f3-6e0f-4e1f-acc6-6be2a457dd99&envId=p-GcT6WobQV0WDir-gcJIksQ&zone=usa&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ce5K_wLWKBEq9x1U2qBwqxtqOym9fH-yYosPMZRVa7Q5W1VPxR85T-9M_aem_bCqNpZiJS_HBCMO0HqS25Q

See you there!

Exciting job opportunity! - Are you passionate about supporting children and families across New Mexico? We're hiring an Early Childhood Program Associate to support our team in fulfilling our mission of helping children and families thrive during the most formative years.

The Early Childhood (EC) Program Associate is a full-time, non-exempt position that will provide administrative and project support for the EC Program. Candidates must possess excellent communication, scheduling, administrative, organizational and computer literacy skills as well as a personal philosophy and values consistent with the mission and vision of the LANL Foundation.

Candidates must live in the Española, Santa Fe, or Los Alamos area. Application deadline: August 1st.

🔗Click here for the full posting and more information: https://lanlfoundation.org/jobs/early-childhood-program-associate/

We're proud to administer the LANL Career Pathways Scholarship Program, which helps students like Mariah pursue education leading to careers that are rewarding and meaningful for students and our communities.

Funded by TRIAD, Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, and other generous donors, Career Pathway Scholarships are aimed at supporting students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and other credentials in the trades!

This year, 44 Northern New Mexico students received scholarships totaling $117,000. Recipients hail from Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties and will receive $750 per semester up to $3,000 total toward their education.

Click here to see the full list of recipients: https://lanlfoundation.org/our-scholarships/scholarship-recipients/

☀️📚 National Summer Learning Week is Here! 📚☀️

We're celebrating National Summer Learning Week this From July 15 - 19! The LANL Foundation is proud to support parents, grandparents, kin, summer educators, community organizations, and everyone who plays a key role in sustaining learning for New Mexico's youth through the summer months.

Summer is a fantastic time to reinforce academic and social-emotional skills for the upcoming year while also engaging in community and cultural learning opportunities. Let's make the most of this week and ensure children and youth continue to learn and grow!

Families can explore resources from the National Summer Learning Association and find summer programs for children and youth in their communities here: https://discoversummer.inplay.org

We're excited to welcome Dr. Bonavita Qunito-MacCallum as our new Equitable Access Projects Manager with the College, Career, and Community Pathways (C3P) Program!

Bonavita will provide key support for expanding and improving access to pathways for Native American and other youth of color, opportunity youth, young parents, and underrepresented young adults in Northern New Mexico.

She brings over 35 years of expertise in secondary and post-secondary education. Prior to joining the Foundation, she spent the last 30+ years in educational leadership roles both in California and New Mexico.

Because of her passion for education, Bonavita wanted to give back to the Northern New Mexico community that molded her and upon her return to New Mexico, worked for UNM-Taos as the Dual Credit Coordinator and then as the District Student and Family Engagement Coordinator for the Penasco Independent School District. Most recently, she worked as the District SEL Coordinator for Taos Municipal Schools.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Communicative Disorders and Spanish) in 1986 and a Master of Arts in Spanish in 1988 from The University of New Mexico. She returned to New Mexico in 1997 to earn her Ph.D. in Educational Administration as a Kellog Fellow at New Mexico State University.

Welcome, Bonavita! 🎉

Good news: engaging students in career technical education is boosting graduation rates across NM! Of the 64,000 students engaged in Career Technical Education Programs at their school in 2023, 95.7% graduated, compared to the 76.7% state average.

Over the past several years, the LANL Foundation has worked with the New Mexico Public Education Department, Future Focused Education, Ocotillo Strategies and other key partners to develop and expand the Innovation Zones Initiative throughout the state, a model that supports the integration of graduate profiles, capstones, Career Technical Education (CTE), work-based learning, and personalized supports. 47 schools received $11.4 million last year to implement the model with the aim of increasing graduation rates.

We are dedicated to continuing to fund and advocate for meaningful learning opportunities that set students and our communities up for success!

PED: New Mexico Sees Consistent Graduation Rates SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) released graduation rate data for the 2023 student cohort, highlighting an impressive 95.77% graduation rate for seniors who qualified as Career Technical Education (CTE) concentrators.

Please join us in congratulating LANL Foundation Board Treasurer and longtime member Bill Wadt on being named a Living Treasure by the Living Treasure of Los Alamos Board!

In 1997, Bill helped to establish the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and often served on our board, currently as treasurer. Retiring after a 34-year career at Los Alamos National Laboratory, he has made lasting contributions not only to the Laboratory and the Los Alamos community, but to Northern New Mexico as a whole via his work in education, economic development, and more. He was also recognized by Science Digest as one of America’s 100 Brightest Scientists under 40 in 1984.

The Board Of Directors Announces 2024 Living Treasures Of Los Alamos Rick Reiss, Natali Steinberg And Bill Wadt The Living Treasures of Los Alamos Board has named the Treasures for 2024 including Rick Reiss, Natali Steinberg and Bill Wadt.

We are excited to launch a new initiative aimed at supporting young parents in the Española Valley and surrounding areas! We will be hosting Puentes: A Young Parent Experience, on Saturday, August 3rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents who attend and complete a survey will receive a $200 stipend!

This program is aimed at parents who were 24 years or younger upon having your young child or children. Parents will have the opportunity to develop parenting and professional skills, identify their strengths and interests, explore family friendly career opportunities, and connect with other young parents in a supportive community.

Please register here if you plan on attending: https://lanlfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1099

🎉🎓💼Congratulations to the 44 students receiving LANL Career Pathways Scholarships this year!

Recipients hail from Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties and will receive $750 per semester up to $3,000 total toward their education.

The Career Pathways Scholarship was established to support students who have a clear vision of the career they want to pursue and are highly motivated to gain the skills and credentials needed to enter the workforce in their career of choice. The program is generously funded by TRIAD and the Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Scholarship Fund, in addition to other donors, and managed by the LANL Foundation.

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LANL Foundation: 2024 Career Pathways Scholars Students receiving the 2024 LANL Career Pathways Scholarship are recognized during an award ceremony last month at the LANL Foundation offices in Española. From top left, Omar Granillo, Alexander Suazo, Camille Moquino, Denaee Chavez, Kaili Davidson, Arthur Valencia, Esperanza Gonzales, Gavin Monto...

Meet our new Early Childhood Program Intern, Jerome Maestas! Jerome is currently a first year student pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and an associate degree in business at New Mexico State University. He is from the Pojoaque and Española area and graduated from Pojoaque High School in 2023. He is also continuing to take college classes over the summer.

Jerome is providing administrative support to the LANL Foundation's Early Childhood Program, which focuses on services and resources the benefit children and families in Northern New Mexico and statewide. These include home visiting programs, education and training for parents and caregivers, outreach to Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations, and advocating for funding and policies that support New Mexico's diverse families, children, and communities.

Join us in welcoming Jerome to the team this summer!

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We ❤️ teachers!

We were proud to celebrate this year's Excellence in Teaching Award winners alongside our generous partners at Northern New Mexico Integrated Security! Nine Northern New Mexico teachers received $1,000 in addition to the distinction of being named an award recipient. Awarded teachers hail from Rio Arriba County and Pojoaque and were nominated by students, colleagues, and community members for their outstanding contributions.

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LANL Foundation And Northern New Mexico Integrated Security Celebrate 2024 Excellence In Teaching Awards Third grade teacher Caitlin Cleary is celebrated with a 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award with her students at Chama Elementary School. Cleary was nominated by her colleagues and students for her notable and impactful work as an educator. Courtesy/LANL Foundation

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the LANL Foundation! 🎆

Today, we come together to celebrate our country and our communities. Let us reflect on the progress we have made toward fulfilling our nation’s original promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. May this day be filled with joy, unity, and a shared commitment to a brighter future.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! 🎉

We are pleased to announce recipients of the 2024 LANL Career Pathways scholarships aimed at supporting students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and other credentials in the trades!

This year, 44 Northern New Mexico students received scholarships totaling $117,000. Recipients hail from Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties and will receive $750 per semester up to $3,000 total toward their education.

The program is generously funded by TRIAD and the Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Scholarship Fund, in addition to other donors, and managed by the LANL Foundation.

We proudly thank the addition of the Communities in Schools Endowed Venture Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships for students who received at least one year of case-managed support from Communities in Schools of New Mexico. Other additions include the Anchorum Health Foundation/Christus St. Vincent Medical Pathways Scholarship Fund established to support graduates of the high school medical pathways programs who intend to pursue a two- or four-year degree in a medical-related field at any accredited trade school, college, or university in the state of New Mexico, and the Peterson Career Pathways Scholarship Fund established in memory of the late Karen Peterson.

Click here for a full list of this year's recipients: https://lanlfoundation.org/our-scholarships/scholarship-recipients

The combined scholarship awards total over $1 million this year, a first in the history of the scholarship program!

We were proud to sponsor New Mexico State University LANL Scholar Ambassadors Zitlaly Gutierrez (middle) and Celia Chavez (far right) to attend the GlobalMindED Conference Conference in Denver, CO this month!

As participants of the First Gen Student Leadership Program, they had the opportunity to network with other first-generation students, learn about the importance of being peer mentors, and hear from professionals in their field of study. LANL Foundation Scholarship Program Coordinator Silvia Aguirre accompanied the students.

LANL Scholars attending the The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University have access to a campus-based program for LANL Scholars that provides resources and support for first year and transfer students. This program also seeks to build community among all LANL Scholars on campus through social events, workshops, and service opportunities.

The LANL Scholars Professional Mentorship Program matches students with a mentor who has significant experience in their field of interest. Mentors are available to answer questions, offer advice and help students make valuable connections within the community or a profession—things that help students advance in their studies, careers and life.

Click here to learn more about the LANL Scholarship and Mentorship programs: https://lanlfoundation.org/our-scholarships/lanl-scholars-program/

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Meet our newest intern, Hailey Archuleta! Hailey is a rising second year student at the University of Denver studying Sociology and Psychology. Hailey is working with Jadie Gonzales, our other Bingaman intern, focusing on the Indigenous Science Initiative.

Hailey was raised in Española and was a member of several different clubs and programs throughout high school, one being the NNMC Upward Bound where she had the opportunity to take dual credit courses and prepare for college. She is also a recipient of the Davis New Mexico Scholarship.

Hailey is very excited for this opportunity and wants to give back to the community who helped shape her into the person I she is today.

The Indigenous Science Initiative is a partnership with the NACA Inspired Schools Network. The Senator Jeff Bingaman Internship Program is sponsoring two interns at the LANL Foundation this Summer. Established in 2020, the program is a lasting testament to the Senator’s dedication to learning and to serving students in Northern New Mexico.

The LANL Foundation aims to provide interns with a meaningful work experience that offers a glimpse into the education and non-profit sectors as a vocation while also gaining important professional skills.

Welcome, Hailey!

🎉📰🎓 Amazing news! Los Alamos National Laboratory employees have raised over $400,000 during this summer's fundraising campaign to support the education and career dreams of students across Northern New Mexico via the LANL Scholars Program!

The LANL Employee Scholarship Fund raised over $1 million in 2023, funding scholarships for 172 students this year. The LANL Foundation is proud to administer the LANL Scholars Program and other scholarship funds, made possible by the generosity of LANL employees and other dedicated partners.

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Laboratory employees pledge more than $400,000 for scholarships | Community Connections | Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos National Laboratory employees pledged $404,739 during the recently completed 2024 Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF) fundraising campaign, with more than 100 employees donating for the first time.

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Elmirah Marcus-Garcia! Elmirah is a dedicated youth leader from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo with a powerful passion for advocating for equal opportunities for young families.

Elmirah's journey into advocacy began at 18, inspired by her own experiences as a young mother and the challenges she faced growing up with a single mother navigating an underserved healthcare system. At just 19, she co-led Participatory Action Research with a young parent collaborative, representing diverse demographics across the nation. This incredible team, known as the Young Parent Advisory Council (YPAC), partnered with the Justice and Joy National Collaborative to produce the groundbreaking report, “Young Parents Speak Out: Barriers, Bias, and Broken System.” Through this work, Elmirah highlighted the critical issues affecting young families at the federal level, gaining the attention of multiple non-profits with her expertise in writing, co-leading, and program development.

Elmirah's impressive background includes her work with two non-profits, one based in the Española Valley and the other a national organization. She currently serves as a Young Parent Advocate with Breath of My Heart Birthplace, where she helps identify the needs and barriers young parents face within the Valley.

Additionally, she actively participates in I Am Why, contributing to the Motherhood Support Group, Reproductive Justice initiatives, and co-leading the Speak On Us Pod and Embracing Creative Freedom Pod.

Despite the challenges, Elmirah pursued her education with determination, re-enrolling in college during her second pregnancy and earning an Associate of Science in Health Administration Services from Colorado Technical University in February 2022.

As a mother of two, Elmirah is committed to creating meaningful change for future generations. Her dedication, experience, and passion are invaluable assets to our team. We are excited to see the incredible impact she will make in our community!

Please join us in giving Elmirah a warm welcome!

In honor of Juneteenth, the LANL Foundation will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.

Juneteenth is a day for us to reflect on our shared history and to contemplate ways we can contribute to creating a free and equitable society for all. It's a time to remember the journey toward freedom and to commit ourselves to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Let's take this day to celebrate progress, recognize the work still to be done, and come together in the spirit of unity and equality.

We're excited to welcome interns to our offices this summer!

Meet Jadie Gonzales, a student from Nambé Pueblo who is studying Biochemistry at the The University of Chicago. Jadie is supporting our K-12 program, focusing on integrating a youth voices into the Indigenous Science Initiative, a partnership with the NACA Inspired Schools Network. She previously studied dance at the New Mexico School for the Arts and enjoys a variety of activities including baking and creative writing. She is passionate about utilizing her skillset to give back to her community.

Jadie is sponsored by the Senator Jeff Bingaman Internship Program, established n 2020 as a lasting testament to the Senator’s dedication to learning and to serving students in Northern New Mexico.

The LANL Foundation aims to provide interns with a meaningful work experience that offers a glimpse into the education and non-profit sectors as a vocation while also gaining important professional skills.

Welcome, Jadie!

🎸🎵 Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this free concert at Ashley Pond in Los Alamos featuring performances by rising New Mexico country star Nathaniel Krantz and Moving Arts Española! We're proud to sponsor this event and uplift amazing local talent at arts education in the region.

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Nathaniel Krantz To Headline Summer Concert Friday Rising New Mexico country star Nathaniel Krantz to headline the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

⚙️💼 Join us next Tuesday, June 18th for our Northern New Mexico Coalition for Work-based Learning Española Networking Event! This in-person event will provide an opportunity for sharing ideas, building relationships, and fostering collaboration. We'll also hear from local practitioners, agencies and students who will speak about the value of work-based learning.

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We are pleased to announce a four-part series of free virtual trainings on trauma, hosted by our Early Childhood Program in collaboration with Dr. Tiffany Winn and Bryce Pittinger!

The first session will take place this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
Being Trauma Responsive in Services and Systems: Starting With Ourselves, designed for adults working with, living with, or caring for people impacted by trauma, either directly or indirectly.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceqvqDsoGtEhjDqTYNv8PZuk_Ca-bmWr #/registration

We're excited to partner with the Del Norte LOV Foundation, Española Public Schools, and Hands Across Cultures Corporation (HACC) on our 3rd Annual Back to School Event!

This event will be held on Saturday July 27, 2024 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School in Española, supporting over 450 students and their families. This event is free for anyone to attend!

How to get involved:
- Register your organization to table at the this year's Back to School Event by July 12th!
- Volunteer at this family-fun event by July 12th!
- Donate to our summer school supply drive to benefit local area youth in our communities by June 30th!

Full event details: https://www.delnortelovfoundation.org/back-to-school-event

Check out this great summer youth opportunity from our partners at STEMarts Lab taking place on July 6!

PLEASE SHARE: Our next STEMarts Bootcamp is happening at the UNM-Taos HIVE on July 6, 2024. 9-5pm. Lunch included. Thanks to the HIVE, The Encantado Foundation and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and Q Station for making these FREE workshops possible.

REGISTER early to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/SuDxBh4jKKWUe8Te8

AGENDA

Title: STEMarts Youth Bootcamp
'CREATE IN 3D SPACE'
Learn from Scientists. Create with Artists
Ages: 13-20
Date: July 6, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm

The workshop will include coffee and croissants in the morning and lunch.

About the Workshop
We kick off the morning with an exploration of the upcoming STEMarts projects, events and opportunities. Chavez introduces "SPACE MESSENGERS [AR]," an interactive Augmented Reality exploration of the universe. Participants delve into the latest technologies including Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Learn about mixed reality installations and examples of creating art to communicate science. See how to get involved in our STEMarts installation at exciting upcoming festivals such as the Los Alamos ScienceFest and The PASEO Festival.

We then get a virtual visit from Sophia Dagnello, science communication visualizer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. She will show her work creating the space images from the James Webb Telescope (JWT) and teach you how to create your own images from the JWT data.

The day progresses with participants enjoying a complimentary lunch, fostering connections and building friendships.

Post-lunch, the focus shifts to art-making inspired by the earlier science discussions. Through a hands-on workshop, guided by STEMarts Ambassadors, UNM alumni/artists Ian Harrisson, and Julia Bock, participants will learn to create generative coded art using P5.js. Then STEMarts Apprentices will lead a Tiltbrush VR workshop. Participants will learn to paint in 3D space with Oculus headsets using an app called Tiltbrush to create space-themed digital content for the AR experience in the upcoming installations.

Furthermore, bootcamp attendees have the opportunity to join the Space-for-Earth Design Challenge, an international competition offering awards for outstanding entries launching in July. Additionally, interested participants can sign up to become STEMarts Ambassadors, receiving specialized training to earn stipends at live events and workshops.

Join us at UNM Taos HIVE on July 6th from 9 am to 5 pm. Register now to secure your spot!

For workshop questions contact: (505) 819-3905, [email protected]
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