About AYS







					The Southern New Mexico Academy for Young Scientists (AYS) provides opportunities to spark the interest of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Through hands-on science adventures, AYS educates and motivates the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers in the Las Cruces, New Mexico community! Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Academy for Young Scientists bring an assortment of out-of-school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics opportunities to approximately 400 middle school students and their families. AYS students enjoy exciting and educational science excursions, as they work toward their goal of 150 hours of AYS activities during 5th, 6th and 7th grades. The Academy for Young Scientists program emphasizes hands-on science fieldtrips and participation in after-school space and science programs, all with an “Adaptation to the Environment” theme. Students explore many science topics from the “Stone Age to the Space Age” including archaeology, aerospace and astronomy, engineering, biology, geology, environmental awareness, and the latest technology.
				New Mexico State University • Box 30001, MSC 3R • Las Cruces, NM 88003 Phone: 575.646.7524 • Fax: 575.646.7304