Sept. 7, 2021 Researchers Enlist Robot Swarms to Mine Lunar Resources As scientists begin to more seriously consider constructing bases on celestial bodies such as the moon, the idea of space mining is growing in popularity. With $500,000 in NASA funding, UArizona engineers are working to advance space-mining methods that use swarms of autonomous robots.
July 26, 2021 Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain A less invasive optogenetic device, which shines light at specific neurons in the brain, takes researchers a step closer to new treatments for chronic pain, depression, epilepsy and more.
July 8, 2021 With $3M Grant, UArizona-Led Center to Advance At-Home Health Care Technology Researchers are building a future in which wearable devices will allow clinicians to gather patient data remotely and provide "care in place" to patients at home.
June 29, 2021 Construction Begins on UArizona's New Applied Research Building The three-story building will be dedicated specifically to research programs related to the "Grand Challenges" pillar of the university's strategic plan.
June 21, 2021 Alumnus Endows $1M Chair in Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering graduate Dylan Taylor is funding the Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadership Chair to honor his father, a renowned expert in metallurgy, materials science and thermal plasma technology.
June 11, 2021 New School of Mining and Mineral Resources Will Take Holistic Approach Jointly housed in the College of Engineering and the College of Science, the school will offer training in areas such as data science, business, social sciences, public health and law.
June 10, 2021 EMPOWER STEM Program Creates Student Pathways to Jobs in National Labs Funded by $748,000 from the Office of Naval Research, EMPOWER STEM aims to provide a route to government research jobs, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.
June 1, 2021 UArizona Engineers Demonstrate a Quantum Advantage Researchers in the College of Engineering and James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences have demonstrated how quantum resources can improve technology today.
May 27, 2021 UArizona, Diné College to Train Next Generation of Navajo Water Scientists A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help UArizona and Diné College prepare Navajo Nation college students for careers in STEM.
April 15, 2021 ABOR Confirms 6 New Regents Professors at UArizona The Arizona Board of Regents confirmed the appointments of UArizona faculty members Steven Archer, Sonia Colina, Marwan Krunz, Dante Lauretta, Sallie Marston and Ian Pepper as Regents Professors.
