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
Image Ice age clues point to more extreme weather patterns in our future Sept. 26, 2024 A new U of A-led study combines data from ancient shells with advanced climate modeling to shed light on how El Niño weather patterns might change in a warming world. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Harvests, wildfires, epidemics: How the jet stream has shaped extreme weather in Europe for centuries Sept. 25, 2024 Tree-ring data reveal that periodic shifts in strong winds high above Earth's surface have driven opposite climates in different parts of Europe for at least the past 700 years. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A makes major gains in latest US News ranking Sept. 24, 2024 In the Best National Universities ranking, the U of A tied for No. 109 overall and tied for No. 52 among public universities – a six-spot increase for both. The university ranks No. 12 among colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions and No. 23 among state flagship universities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image OSIRIS-REx, 1 year later: Asteroid sample continues to provide clues about early solar system and origins of life on Earth Sept. 24, 2024 U of A Regents Professor Dante Lauretta says he is "amazed by the discoveries we've made" since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivered an asteroid sample to Earth last year. Read more at University of Arizona News