Housed within the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium at the U of A, the federally funded TRiO McNair Scholars Program is designed to empower first generation, low-income, and unrepresented students to pursue graduate school.

The dedication and innovation of our community continue to advance our mission, and I’m proud to share several recent milestones that exemplify our collective impact.

A newly constructed stream feature in the Desert Biome habitat at Biosphere 2 will provide a home for Sonoyta pupfish and Gila topminnows, both listed as endangered species native to the region.

The first analysis of recent extinctions across plants and animals finds that, contrary to previous studies, the rate at which many groups of organisms have gone extinct has declined over the last 100 years.

Soil microbes consume 80% of atmospheric hydrogen - but will they adapt fast enough to handle leaks from tomorrow's hydrogen infrastructure? A new research project aims to find out with a $1.7M National Science Foundation grant.

Founded in 1975, Flandrau has inspired generations of curious minds with exciting planetarium shows, curiosity-quenching science exhibits, community programs and resources for teachers and students of all ages.

University of Arizona researchers evaluate the impact of pumping on groundwater levels using data spanning millennia.

University of Arizona researchers are uncovering how learning to navigate and remember spaces reshapes the brain’s internal communication systems.

The program was also designated the best online option for experiential learning opportunities, recognizing its innovative blend of online coursework, hands-on labs, active learning components, and research opportunities.

To explain the attomicroscope, Dr. Hassan breaks its inner workings down to what everyone knows best – their cellphones. Just as smartphones let us capture our life processes' secrets in high definition, his device captures electrons in motion.