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NASA's Stratospheric Terahertz Observatory II, or STO-2, being launched in Antarctica.

UArizona will develop and test balloon-borne payloads at new Mission Integration Lab

Tuesday

Construction has begun on a tall, hangar-like "high bay" facility, where researchers can build and test hardware for experiments and missions designed to fly at extremely high altitudes sometimes referred to as the "edge of space."

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NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy during a visit to UArizona

NASA deputy administrator: UArizona a 'crown jewel' for the US

May 6, 2022

During a visit to campus, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discussed some of the space agency's most ambitious and impactful space missions with the UArizona early-career scientists who pursue them.

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Message from Dean Garzione - May 2022

May 5, 2022

We are in the homestretch of the spring semester, and I could not be prouder of the work happening across campus. Lecture halls are full of students and laboratories are buzzing with research discovery. I would like to wish everyone the best of luck wrapping up your semester

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College of Science Spring 2022 Student Awards

May 5, 2022

Announcing the recipients of the spring 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards and the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Awards.

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Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis

May 4, 2022

Parkinson's disease is perhaps best known for its movement-related symptoms, but it can also hinder vocal production. New research suggests that a specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind those vocal issues – a finding that could help lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson's patients.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Kiah Sleiman

May 3, 2022

Kiah is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Justin Hink

May 3, 2022

Justin is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy.

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UArizona part of statewide collaboration that compiled 100,000 sequenced COVID genomes

May 3, 2022

The Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, which was co-founded by renowned UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, celebrates a major milestone on its mission to stay ahead of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it evolves.

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An artist’s conception of a near-Earth asteroid orbiting the sun.

Planetary science decadal survey prioritizes UArizona-led planetary defense mission

May 3, 2022

A new decadal survey from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends NASA fully support NEO Surveyor, a space-based survey designed to discover and measure asteroids and comets that could pose an impact hazard to Earth. Amy Mainzer, a professor of planetary sciences, leads the effort. 

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Two volcanic craters as seen from above

Researchers home in on Thera volcano eruption date

May 2, 2022

Tree-ring, ice core and volcano experts teamed up to identify one of the most climatically impactful volcanic eruptions in 4,000 years – Aniakchak II. In the process, they narrowed down potential dates for the infamous Thera eruption.

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Galileo Circle Awards for 2021-2022

May 2, 2022

These awards recognize some of the college's most exceptional faculty and staff and are one of the highest honors the college can bestow.

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Jessica Tierney Named Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair in Integrative Science

May 2, 2022

Dr. Tierney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at UArizona and an internationally distinguished organic geochemist and paleoclimatologist, having already established herself as a world leader in both of these disciplines.

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Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: My Duyen Tran

April 29, 2022

My Duyen Tran is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

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