Research Conference

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The national PFAS Conference 2026, sponsored by Paloma Beamer, the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and Research Development Services, will be held on the University of Arizona campus. This will bring approximately 350 researchers, industry leaders and community members to discuss research on forever chemicals to improve human health.

Stay tuned for additional details.

The University of Arizona's Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA), Cooperative Extension, Yuma Agricultural Center, and the Office of Research Innovation and Impact (RII) have partnered with Western Growers to host an AgTech conference with field demos in Yuma, AZ. The field demos will take place at the University of Arizona's Yuma Ag Center on November 13, and the conference will be on November 14 at the Yuma Civic Center.

Mark your calendar now for "The Desert Difference: A Showcase of AgTech Opportunities for Growing in the Desert" on November 13 & 14, 2024 and stay tuned for more info! Companies interested in participating in the Demo Day can contact Stephanie Slinski at sslinski@arizona.edu or Tanya Hodges at  thodges@cals.arizona.edu.

This year's annual meeting will highlight the challenges of genomic reproducibility and reuse. Attendees will discuss and plan for evolving genomic and laboratory standards to address the needs of clinical, academic, and industry researchers.

Join Arizona FORGE for SEIS - The Southern Arizona Economic Impact Summit. We will be highlighting projects and programs delivering tangible economic impact in Southern Arizona and raising awareness of important collaboration opportunities. The summit will open with a keynote address and Q&A with Jim Rounds. Mr. Rounds regularly provides advice to policymakers at the State Capitol, mayors throughout the state as well as city council members, county board members, and other public and private sector leaders in the community. The keynote will be followed by Economic Impact presentations from:

1. Pima Community College
2. Startup Tucson
3. City of Tucson
4. Community Investment Corporation
5. Pima County
6. University of Arizona Center for Innovation
7. A special highlight from Tech Launch Arizona. 

Join us afterward for networking and a catered reception from Seis Kitchen and hosted bar sponsored by FORGE.

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Melissa Clutter is an Assistant Professor in the Geosciences Department at Fort Lewis College. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as member of Cherokee Nation, she traveled west for college. She received her B.A. in Geosciences from Fort Lewis College, and during this time fell in love with Durango and the Four Corners region.

After college, she worked at Chesapeake Energy Corporation for three years as an Engineering Technician. Determined to change career paths and seek higher education, she went to the University of Arizona for graduate school as a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Hydrology and her M.Sc. in Soil, Water, and Environmental Science.

Her research interests stem from her passion for undergraduate teaching and communicating science to the public. She strives not just to further the field of hydrologic modeling, but also to help non-profits, government agencies, and private landowners make science-informed management decisions. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE EVENT HAS CHANGED TO THE BIO5 INSTITUTE

The University of Arizona and The University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation (UA-ARC) are hosting the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to present on funding opportunities through AFOSR. Program officers and program managers from AFOSR/AFRL will participate in the symposium.

The symposium will cover the following topics:

• How to work with AFOSR
• Life-Cycle of AFOSR Special Programs (funding opportunities)
• How to make connections with AFOSR/AFRL program managers
• How to pursue funding opportunities specific to AFOSR/AFRL
• Engagement and brainstorming ideas with program managers

This is a free event presented by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Air Force Research Laboratory and hosted by the University of Arizona and The University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation (UA-ARC). Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

There will be a poster networking session, attendees are welcome to bring their posters, but must sign up in advance. Easels and foam backing boards will be provided.

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The University of Arizona will host the American Society for Composites (ASC) 37th Annual Technical Conference on September 19-21, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. Currently, the conference format is in-person, but is subject to change to full virtual depending upon pandemic conditions.

Conference Chair: Prof. Olesya Zhupanska, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona.

Conference Co-Chair: Prof. Erdogan Madenci, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona.

The ASC Annual Technical Conference is the main communication forum of the American Society for Composites.

The ASTM D30 Meeting will be held in conjunction with the ASC 37th Annual Technical Conference on September 21-22, 2022 in Tucson, AZ.

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Join the Arizona Space Institute, the Lunar & Planetary Laboratory, and College of Geosciences for a planning retreat for mission and instrument proposals. 

Who should come to the retreat?

• Anyone who has a concept or mission that they are planning a proposal for.
• Those who have ongoing or completed mission and instrument experience in space exploration.
• Those who are interested in finding out how to pursue space research.
• Those who have research laboratories or equipment (including flight-ready instruments) that can support space exploration.
• Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the future of space exploration at the UA.

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For questions about access or to request disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this virtual event, please contact researchevents@arizona.edu

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Join us as Grant Awardees from the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, Flinn Foundation, and the Valley Research Partnership present their research! This hybrid conference will feature keynote speaker Stewart Goldman, MD – Chair and Professor of the Department of Child Health, UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and Senior Vice President of Research – featured speaker Rachna Shroff, MD, MS – Chief, Section of GI Medical Oncology, Director, UACC Clinical Trails Office, and Associate Dean, Clinical and Translational Research, UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

This conference is open to the public. Attendees will be able to attend the conference in-person at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) or virtually via Whova. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre and the Flinn Foundation, there is no cost to attend the conference.

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