Research Magazines

Our research magazines were created to be shared!

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All magazines are also available to download as PDF files. For printable versions, contact us at research@arizona.edu.

Latest Publication

2024 Annual Report

At the University of Arizona, we are united by a profound purpose: working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all. As a top public land-grant university and a member of the Association of American Universities, we stand at the forefront of addressing society’s most pressing challenges while fostering the next generation of adaptive problem-solvers.

Our researchers, students, faculty, and staff have demonstrated the power of innovation and collaboration. From advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions to imaging supernovae and black holes, to returning soil samples from a distant asteroid, our work is shaping a stronger, better future for all.

As you explore this annual report, I invite you to celebrate the progress we have made and the opportunities ahead. Together, we will continue advancing the University of Arizona’s legacy of excellence—delivering solutions to today’s societal grand challenges that drive innovation, economic growth, and a better future for all.

Sincerely,

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia
Senior Vice President for Research and Partnerships
The University of Arizona

"From advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions to imaging supernovae and black holes, to returning soil samples from a distant asteroid, our work is shaping a stronger, better future for all."

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Agriculture & Food Security

University of Arizona researchers are developing climate-smart technologies, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable farming to address the challenges of farming in arid regions.

With expertise from the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture and partnerships with industry and tribal nations, U of A is driving innovation to develop resilient crops, cut water use, and integrate traditional knowledge for sustainable food systems.

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Data Connects Us

University of Arizona Scientists are leveraging data and advanced computation to create powerful new models to predict changes in water systems across the U.S. and to study black holes in the farthest reaches of space. They are revisiting landmark health studies to reveal findings hidden within the existing data, while mining current data to improve outcomes in medicine, and more.

Read about how the University of Arizona is harnessing the power of data and AI in the areas of innovation, health, education, environment, society, industry, and space.

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Arizona Research Highlights

U of A Research creates societal and economic impact that benefits humankind. Our researchers developed critical imaging technology aboard NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, whose captivating imagery punctuates the pages of this magazine. Biosphere 2 is the world’s largest controlled environment dedicated to developing solutions for climate change resilience.

Read about these projects and many more.

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Explore by Topic

Here we have thoughtfully divided the annual magazine by topic—health, environment, national security, space, and quantum—for you to explore and share.

Past Issues of Arizona Research Magazine

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Focus on Environment and Ecology

U of A researchers and students are tackling the most pressing, complex challenges of the 21st century. Their mission in action includes mitigating the impacts of extreme heat, informing policymakers on how to reduce poverty and hunger with real-world, promoting Indigenous environmental scholarship and sovereignty, and even exploring how to build hardier, more adaptable coral reefs.

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