Image 'Making the world better through biogeochemistry' – Remembering Thomas Meixner Oct. 7, 2022 The University of Arizona and larger Tucson community are mourning the loss of hydrology and atmospheric sciences department head and professor Thomas Meixner, who worked to educate the next generation of water researchers and make our world's most precious resource safer for all. Read more at UArizona News
Image Scientists identify potential source of 'shock-darkened' meteorites, with implications for hazardous asteroid deflection Oct. 4, 2022 Shock-darkened meteorites are characterized by dark veins. Planetary scientists have been unable to pinpoint a nearby asteroid source of these meteorites – until now. Read more at UArizona News
Image Dr. Kristopher Klein Receives 2022 Landau-Spitzer Award for Outstanding Contributions to Plasma Physics Oct. 4, 2022 Dr. Klein was recognized for the theoretical development of the field-particle correlation technique and its application to spacecraft measurements directly showing that Landau damping heats electrons in turbulent plasmas that comprise Earth's magnetosheath. Read more
Image Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Craig Sheedy Oct. 3, 2022 Dr. Craig Sheedy, a National Champion and current assistant medical director at Northwest Medical Center in Arkansas, was a model student and athlete during his time at the University of Arizona back in the mid-to-late 2000s. Read more
Image Capturing and converting methane with bioreactors focus of $3.2M grant Sept. 29, 2022 Researchers at UArizona and Penn State University are drawing inspiration from bacteria under the sea to develop technology capable of capturing and repurposing methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Read more at UArizona News
Image Hispanic Heritage Month Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ulises Ricoy Sept. 29, 2022 The College of Science is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring some of the College’s outstanding faculty with Hispanic roots. Our next featured faculty member is Dr. Ulises Ricoy, an Associate Research Scientist and Faculty Director in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science department. Read more
Image Newly discovered protein could be used to produce life-saving antifungals Sept. 28, 2022 Yeast cells and human immune system cells rely on similar chemical reactions to know when to grow. Scientists have identified differences between the cell types that could help with the development of antifungal drugs. Read more at UArizona News
Image Steward Observatory lecture series celebrates 100 years Sept. 26, 2022 To mark the lecture series' 100-year anniversary, an evening celebration will include a presentation on the newest science to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope, a chance to peer at the sky through telescopes, recognition of a new endowed chair and the opening of Steward Observatory's visitor center. Read more
Image Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Szyszka Sept. 26, 2022 Dr. Taylor Szyszka was such an outstanding student during her time at the University of Arizona, she was awarded a scholarship to pursue a PhD at the University of Sydney in Australia and now works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Australia where she engineers protein nanocompartments. Read more
Image Hispanic Heritage Month Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Cynthia Anhalt Sept. 22, 2022 The College of Science is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring some of the College’s outstanding faculty with Hispanic roots. Our next featured faculty member is Dr. Cynthia Anhalt, an Associate Research Professor in the Mathematics department. Read more