Image Professor John Ruiz to serve as College of Science's Convocation speaker Oct. 29, 2024 Dr. Ruiz is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Director of the Social Risk and Resilience Factors Lab, and the Associate Director of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Read more
Image U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon Oct. 28, 2024 U of A scientists will participate in many aspects of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will orbit Jupiter and make 49 flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona receives NSF grant to launch innovative CAMBIUM Program in Biodiversity Informatics Oct. 17, 2024 With over one million species currently at risk of extinction due to climate change and human activity, the CAMBIUM NRT program will serve as a hub for educating students to work across disciplines, providing them with the tools to analyze, integrate, and apply large-scale biodiversity data to develop real-world solutions. Read more
Image Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure Oct. 16, 2024 For the first time, one of the Giant Magellan Telescope's primary mirror segments, produced at the U of A Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, has been integrated into a support structure that will maintain the mirror's shape once mounted on the telescope. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Patrick Quintero Oct. 15, 2024 “A lot of my professors come from diverse backgrounds, and they understand diverse backgrounds, which is really helpful when you're learning about something like psychology, where you really need to have an open mind to different cultures and values," Quintero said. Read more
Image Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Catalina Carlos Oct. 11, 2024 Catalina Carlos is a long time Arizonan and proud alumni of the University of Arizona. Now the Director of Recruitment and Engagement for the College of Science, Carlos has over 10 years of experience as an advisor on equity, access, and inclusion in admissions at the U of A. Read more
Image Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems Oct. 4, 2024 Every second, more than 3,000 stars are born in the visible universe. Many are surrounded by protoplanetary disks – swirling "pancakes" of hot gas and dust, from which planets form. U of A researchers have obtain detailed insights into the forces that shape protoplanetary disks. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Physics unveils new learning studio to bring collaborative experimentation opportunities for students Oct. 1, 2024 With financial support from the Provost Investment Fund, Physics created a transformative new studio space, allowing for more hands-on learning and collaborative experimentation opportunities for students. Read more
Image Jennifer McIntosh named inaugural Dr. Thomas Meixner Endowed Professor Sept. 27, 2024 The endowment honors the memory of Meixner, a renowned hydrologist and former head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. McIntosh is as a University Distinguished Scholar, professor and associate head of the department. Read more at University of Arizona News