ARIZONA SCIENCE ALUMNI
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world around us.
The College of Science unites a community of globally prominent scientists, researchers, and professionals. As a graduate of the University of Arizona, you are a valued member of our community and a Wildcat for Life!
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Connect with fellow Wildcat alumni, faculty, staff, employers, community partners and more on the College of Science LinkedIn page.
College of Science alumni around the world are doing incredible things. Explore the Alumni Spotlight series to learn more about the impact fellow alums are making in their field of study.
Reunite with fellow alumni on Homecoming weekend! Swing by the free College of Science tailgate party on the lawn outside of Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for food, fun, and more on October 29, 2022.
Arizona Alumni serves more than 300,000 former Arizona students, creating a community for Wildcats to remain connected to their alma mater and to each other.
It’s no secret that our alumni are a highly interesting and talented bunch. We are doing amazing things all over the world. Plugging into our varied community can only lead to exciting new horizons.
The College of Science offers a wide range of programs designed to inform and engage our alumni in scientific research. Come visit one of our many outreach sites and soak up the science!
Alumni of the Year Award
The 2022 College of Science Alumni of the Year awardee is Dr. Edgar J. McCullough Jr., an instrumental force behind the evolution of science education and former Dean (1982-1997) of the College of Science. An award ceremony was held in February 2023 to recognize Dr. McCullough.
Alumni of the Year Recipients
In a career at the University of Arizona spanning over 30 years, Edgar J. McCullough Jr. made fundamental changes to the university’s approach to science education, transformed the geology program into a top-ranked program in geosciences and served as dean of the newly formed College of Science. Read more about Dr. McCullough and meet all the awardees here.
Scientist with an impressive career as an educator and in research with a commitment to investigating environmental health factors and servicing underrepresented populations.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/MaNmTXHk6Ok
Globally recognized and top planetary scientist with leadership roles in the planetary science community.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/YowkNa_Hp90
Accomplished physicist with a remarkable career influencing space and aviation. A pioneer in mapping the moon.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/lu30sEdxVMI
Internationally recognized researcher making significant strides in parasite biology and working to improve health on a global scale.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/NwrnSjEs2F4
Recognized leader in astronomy who currently is the executive officer of the American Astronomical Society.
Alumni Association Youtube video: https://youtu.be/Q7SoWIThiXo
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/7son-eba6VU
Prominent experimentalist in nuclear physics.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/wWhAbyuIPdM
UA News Article: https://news.arizona.edu/blog/science-alumnus-year-kenneth-krane
Organic chemist who spent 35 years at 3M Company in a variety of chemistry, engineering and management positions.
Alumni Association video: https://youtu.be/s-a4ZCOUxaA
Known world-wide for his work on lightning and thunderstorm electricity.
NASA Astronaut has logged a total of 306 days in space on three missions.
UA News Article: https://news.arizona.edu/story/space-bound-astronaut-is-a-ua-alum
Geophysicist.
Specializes in industrial development and was instrumental in the development of the UA Science and Technology Park.
Had a 36 year career with worldwide responsibility for all Geoscience in ExxonMobil Development Company.