Image When trees 'talk:' Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms Nov. 20, 2024 Analyzing tree-ring samples for spikes of naturally occurring radioactive carbon isotopes, a team led by U of A scientists has pinpointed the date of a massive solar particle eruption event that has long eluded researchers. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Hydrologists to transform climate projections with microbial data and artificial intelligence Nov. 19, 2024 With funding from the Department of Energy, U of A researchers are working to revolutionize our understanding of how soil microbes influence climate change. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A center blends training and tradition to support health care providers in Native American communities Nov. 19, 2024 The 7 Generations American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provides training and resources for behavioral health care providers. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Innovation Circle Student Spotlight: Arden Holloway Nov. 18, 2024 Arden Holloway (’24), an honors graduate in urban development and Arabic, received the SBS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award and is now working as a transit planner and sustainability specialist with Valley Metro in Phoenix. Full story here
Image Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers Nov. 18, 2024 The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Speaking to Community Nov. 15, 2024 Regents Professor of Linguistics Ofelia Zepeda, who co-founded NAMA, says this master's program advances the objectives of the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages to draw global attention to Indigenous languages preservation. Full story here
Image Women and young women of ‘Impact’ unite at inaugural event to foster connections and inclusivity Nov. 15, 2024 Talented young women from public high schools across Southern Arizona gathered alongside U of A faculty and staff recognized for work that champions interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship and inclusivity. Read more
Image Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil Nov. 14, 2024 With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education Nov. 13, 2024 Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and careers in the mining industry. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Nov. 13, 2024 Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant. Read more at University of Arizona News