Students from Presidio High School’s rocketry program recently competed at the SkillsUSA State Conference in Corpus Christi, representing Presidio Independent … More
Category: Science
Bat survey at Fort Leaton documents four species, 48 bats captured in spring study
A historic structure at Fort Leaton in Big Bend Ranch State Park continues to serve as a critical maternity roost … More
Alpine first-graders visit Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute for hands-on science
First-grade students from Alpine Elementary School recently visited the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute for a day of hands-on learning focused … More
Fort Stockton ISD students learn food preservation through hands-on thermodynamics lesson
Students in Fort Stockton ISD are gaining practical skills by connecting classroom science with real-world applications through a collaborative lesson … More
Science meets community at ‘Science on Tap’ event in Alpine
Local residents will have an opportunity to connect with scientists in an informal setting this week during a “Science on … More
Marfa Students Compete at Regional Science Fair in Odessa
A group of Marfa ISD students traveled to Odessa to participate in the Regional Science Fair held at The University … More
McDonald Observatory Opens Applications for 2026 Summer Teacher Workshops
The McDonald Observatory is inviting educators to apply for its 2026 Summer Teacher Workshops, with a deadline set for Feb. … More
Borderlands Research Institute Secures Historic State Funding
The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University is celebrating a major breakthrough in its 18-year history. For … More
Alpine Middle School 7th Graders Dive Into Chemistry
Alpine Middle School seventh graders are getting hands-on with science this week, exploring compounds and elements and discovering what happens … More
Big Bend’s Fossil Discovery Exhibit: Fun, Education, and Adventure
Just eight miles north of Panther Junction, visitors can step back millions of years in time at the Fossil Discovery … More