Message from Dean Carmala Garzione - June 2023 June 22, 2023 Since our last newsletter, the College of Science celebrated nearly 1,500 graduating undergrad, masters, and PhD students during our convocation ceremony inside McKale Center. Read more Image
Pass the salt: This space rock holds clues as to how Earth got its water June 13, 2023 The discovery of tiny salt grains in a sample from an asteroid provides strong evidence that liquid water may be more common in the solar system's largest asteroid population than previously thought. Read more at UArizona News Image
Infant universe teemed with full-fledged galaxies crackling with bursts of star formation June 5, 2023 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered an unexpected bounty of full-fledged galaxies at a time when the universe was just getting started. Researchers learned that these galaxies went through bursts of star formation. Read more at UArizona News Image
Grief can increase risk of heart problems, study finds June 1, 2023 UArizona researchers studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure. The findings suggest that grief could be a risk factor for cardiac events. Read more at UArizona News Image
'How do our brains handle grief?' Mary-Frances O'Connor presentation featured by TedX Talks June 1, 2023 Mary-Frances discusses how the human brain can create new pathways in order to learn what life is like after we experience a loss and become someone who carries both grief and the absence of another. Read more Image
Take a trip under the sea at new, interactive Flandrau exhibit May 30, 2023 Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium's newest exhibit, "Undersea Discovery," takes visitors on a journey from the ocean shore to its rarely seen depths, providing a look at the colorful animals and plants that make up the vast waters of the world. Read more at UArizona News Image
NASA honors UArizona Regents Professors, alumna for contributions to space exploration and astronomy May 24, 2023 Regents Professors Marcia and George Rieke and UArizona alumna Jane Rigby were recognized for their accomplishments in astronomy and key contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope. Read more at UArizona News Image
Astronomers want your help hunting for asteroids May 16, 2023 Scientists at the UArizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory have created an online portal that allows members of the public to help discover asteroids hurtling through our solar system. Read more at UArizona News Image
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Danielle Schwartz May 11, 2023 This spring, departments in the University of Arizona's College of Science nominated an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during their time as a Wildcat. We are pleased to share their stories as they reflect on their time at UArizona. Our final outstanding senior is Danielle Schwartz from the department of Geosciences. Read more Image
Outstanding Seniors in the College of Science: Sean Taylor May 11, 2023 This spring, departments in the University of Arizona's College of Science nominated an outstanding senior who went above and beyond during their time as a Wildcat. We are pleased to share their stories as they reflect on their time at UArizona. First in the senior spotlight series is Sean Taylor from the department of Psychology. Read more Image