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A U of A-led study reveals a surprising way planetary cores formed. The findings could reshape how scientists understand the early evolution of rocky planets like Mars.

NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA Inc. to launch the agency's Aspera mission early next year. Led and managed by the U of A, Aspera will study galaxy evolution through observation of ultraviolet light.

A study involving U of A researchers highlights a technique that could lead to processing speeds over 1,000 times faster than modern computer chips.

Meet Elissa Schiff, our outstanding senior from the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences! Elissa discovered her passion for speech-language pathology while working with late-talking toddlers in the L4 Lab and even traveled to Australia to conduct research. Next up: she’s staying at UA to pursue her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, continuing her mission to support children with speech and language disorders.

Meet Carolina Noriega, Outstanding Senior Award winner in Psychology! Carolina found her calling in exploring how our environment, culture, and experiences shape mental and emotional well-being. As a peer mentor, she supported fellow students—and now she’s headed to Arizona's Ph.D. program in Human Development & Family Studies to continue that work, focusing on the experiences of Hispanic/Latinx youth.

Meet Brandon Friend, outstanding senior in Physics! From measuring Planck’s constant in the lab to simulating the helium nucleus using quantum computing, Brandon has embraced the challenge of exploring how the universe works. Next up: a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Meet John Moore, outstanding senior in Neuroscience! From conducting cutting-edge research in the lab to presenting his work on the international stage in Rio de Janeiro, John has made the most of his time at U of A He’ll continue his research as a technician and pursue a master’s degree before applying to medical school.

Meet Amanda Adams, outstanding senior from MCB! A passionate researcher and Udall Scholar, Amanda has combined academic excellence with joyful memories—and now she’s headed to UA’s Genetic Counseling master’s program to support families facing infertility.

Meet Serena Lewis, one of our Spring 2025 outstanding seniors! Drawn to the power of data in high school, Serena has excelled in Statistics & Data Science at UA—and now she’s off to NC State for a PhD in Statistics.