Oct. 21, 2020 The Rise of Negative Partisanship and How it Drives Voters The tendency to support a political party or candidate primarily based on dislike for the opposition is becoming more common, says a UArizona political scientist.
Oct. 15, 2020 With Arabic Flagship Program, UArizona Attracts New Students and Provides Virtual Immersion Experiences The University of Arizona was awarded an Arabic Flagship Grant for four more years, allowing for top-tier Arabic training – including virtual immersion experiences – to all Arabic learners.
Oct. 5, 2020 Black and Hispanic People More Likely to Live in High-Risk Flood Zones, Study Finds Some reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program could have disproportionately negative impacts on certain groups, according to researchers.
Sept. 30, 2020 How Hispanic and Asian Populations Influence US Food Culture A new UArizona-led study explores how minority populations impact local food culture in the U.S. The researchers say their findings show that assimilation is a "two-way street."
Sept. 22, 2020 UArizona Downtown Lecture Series Explores the Power of Women The annual College of Social and Behavioral Sciences series will take place virtually this year and explore the themes of fairy tales, gender-based violence, Latinas in politics and more.
Sept. 16, 2020 Perfectionists May be More Prone to Helicopter Parenting, Study Finds The negative effects of helicopter parenting on young adults are well documented, but less is known about why certain people over-parent. A new study suggests perfectionism is one driver.
Aug. 12, 2020 Does a VP Pick Change the Race? Probably Not, UArizona Expert Says Presidential nominees have gotten to choose their running mates since the mid-20th century, says political scientist Barbara Norrander. But the top of the ticket still matters most.
Aug. 11, 2020 Researchers Propose Climate-Smart Desert Food Production Model for Land and Human Health As heat waves, drought and disease challenge food security in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, scientists are setting their sights on a novel model for desert farming.
Aug. 4, 2020 University of Arizona Awarded $26M to Architect the Quantum Internet The University of Arizona will lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, called the Center for Quantum Networks, with core partners Harvard, MIT and Yale.
July 16, 2020 How COVID-19 is Impacting Politics in the US UArizona political scientist Samara Klar discusses the relationship between COVID-19 and partisanship, the impact of the virus on the upcoming election and why the country might not be as divided as it seems.