College of Engineering

The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students.

Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and inspire students to pursue the mining industry.

Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.

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.

One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences. Research from the College of Engineering proposes a new way to predict and prevent temperature spikes in lithium-ion batteries.

Honors student Ilana Valenzuela is eager to study aerospace and mechanical engineering. "I genuinely wish there was infinite time to take every class," she said.

The Defense Civilian Training Corps program prepares students for civilian careers in the Department of Defense. Students will share their stories at the DCTC Scholar Showcase.

Pierre Deymier, a professor in the College of Engineering, is among eight of the world's top scientists to be named to France's National Centre for Scientific Research second class of fellow-ambassadors.

The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center is developing an artificial intelligence tool to train medical students to effectively communicate with patients.