Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science

This week paleontologists Paul Sereno and Hans Larsson revealed the discovery of the remains of five ancient African crocodyliforms, early ancestors of crocodiles.  Three of the crocodyliforms are new discoveries while the other two were previously identified.  The three new discoveries are:Kapr...

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions California has set tough new energy efficiency standards for televisions under 58 inches.  The new rules mandate that, starting in 2011, televisions sold in California consume 33% less electricity than current models.  Efficiency standards toughen ...

We are currently in the planning stages for Spring 2010 Information Sessions and we would love your help!  Fill out this short 10 question survey & help KAMS plan our Spring Information Sessions!  It will only take a few minutes of your time and it will help us decide if we come near your ho...

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center has not had any reports of whooping cranes at Cheyenne Bottoms since Monday.  They believe the migration through the Cheyenne Bottoms to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge has ended.  While the whoopers may be gone, the goose and duck numbers are still very...

The students are going to high school and college at the same time and part of the rigorous load includes a class on global climate change.

IBM researchers, working with researchers at Stanford University, announced that they have made progress toward simulating the human brain.  These scientists have been able to create a computer that is the equivalent of a cat’s brain.  This simulation of a cat’s cerebral cortex create...

KAMS Class of 2011.Want to learn more about projects the students are working on at KAMS?  Check out an interview with Tyler & Ben about their artificial tree project on KSN-TV tonight.  A short segment will run at 6pm and a longer segment will be on the 10pm newscast.Posted in KAMS Informati...

The Second Annual FHSU Regional Science & Engineering Fair is scheduled for February 27, 2010.  Last year’s Fair was a tremendous success with the State Champs in both Division I (9th – 12th grade) and Division II (4th – 8th grade) originating from the FHSU Regional Fair.  We’re sure that we...

We hope everyone who attended Preview Day had a great time.  You can check out photos of the day on the KAMS Facebook page.  For those of you who attended, and those who were unable to attend, the KAMS application is available online on the KAMS website.  Here’s a sample of the photos:Dr. B...

Space shuttle Atlantis with it crew of six astronauts on board awaits launch on the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/TV The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off on-time today at 1:28 pm CST from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  T...