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Just a couple years after finishing her collegiate career at the University of Arizona, Sieben is preparing to compete for Team Canada in two-woman bobsled at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, despite this being only her second season in the sport.

Dr. Laura Condon, a University of Arizona hydrology professor, says AI is becoming a powerful tool in Earth science but it shouldn’t replace human thinking. In her Feb. 25, 2026 lecture, she will explain how machine learning helps scientists work with massive hydrology datasets and improve forecasting, while also warning that the real goal of science is building understanding, not just better predictions.

A new study led by University of Arizona astronomers suggests that black holes may have played a much larger role in shaping the growth of galaxies in the early universe than previously thought.

Stocking the Biosphere 2 Ocean with corals, researchers kicked off a multi-year experiment to help develop new solutions that could make coral reefs more resilient to threats from rising sea temperatures across the globe.

Created through a $5 million gift from the U of A alumna and longtime supporter, the Sarah Brown Smallhouse Endowed Deanship will provide funding in perpetuity for College of Science strategic initiatives.

Recognizing her accomplishments both in unraveling mysteries of the deep cosmos and excelling on the court as an undergraduate student, Regents Professor Marcia Rieke was named the U of A's Faculty of the Year award honoree by the Big 12 Conference.

As we begin a new semester on campus, there are many great things happening across the College of Science community.

Dr. Martha Bhattacharya studies fruit flies to learn how brain cells respond to injury and stress. Her research looks at how neurons survive damage from things like nerve injuries, disease, and even some cancer treatments. She will share how discoveries in flies can lead to clues for protecting the human brain in her 2026 Lecture Series talk on February 11 at Centennial Hall.

Endowed by the estate of astrophysicist Myron S. Lecar, the prize honors groundbreaking research in extrasolar planets and theoretical astrophysics.

In memory of Dr. Edgar J. McCullough, Jr., a distinguished scholar and educator, the college’s first dean, and a deeply respected humanitarian whose life’s work touched countless students, colleagues and communities.

A University of Arizona-led research team has measured the dynamics and ever-changing "shell" of hot gas from where the solar wind originates.

Designed to meet students where they are, the online psychology program emphasizes persistence, belonging and meaningful academic achievement, supporting strong retention and graduation outcomes.