U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

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With a highly reflective, silvery surface, the Rubin Observatory's main mirror acts both as its primary and tertiary light-collecting surface.

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Rooted in tradition, growing with science: Revitalizing Indigenous crops in the Southwest

Michael Kotutwa Johnson leads a project at the University of Arizona Campus Agricultural Center that involves low-cost irrigation trials, nutritional analysis of traditional crops and the development of databases to capture the science of Indigenous agricultural systems.

Giant Magellan Telescope advances to National Science Foundation final design phase

Built with mirrors manufactured by the University of Arizona, one of the world's largest optical telescopes clears key milestone toward U.S. federal construction support.

Chief AI Officer: Higher Ed’s New Leadership Role

Those stepping up to fill education’s new C-suite Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role say it's more than just understanding IT. It requires communication and skill-building across disciplines, a challenge the U of A is actively tackling.