Sept. 27, 2023 New UArizona program looks to diversify STEM engagement among local youth Led by Adriana Zuniga-Teran, a researcher in the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, the mentoring program focuses on a school district with 90% Hispanic enrollment.
Aug. 30, 2023 UArizona experts suggest solutions to encourage food, water and economic security in a changing climate University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins created a commission to identify solutions to the challenges facing Arizona agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. The recommendations are outlined in a new report.
Aug. 24, 2023 First-generation Wildcat determined to 'keep reaching' for her goals Amarissa Carabajal knew she wanted to be a Wildcat from the moment she set foot on campus almost 10 years ago. She comes from a long line of Wildcat supporters and is proud to be the first in her family to attend the university.
Aug. 3, 2023 Soils in drought stress leak more volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere Microbes do a lot under the soil surface that can't be seen with the naked eye, but even tiny soil microbes are feeling the stress of hotter and drier conditions. These microbes release more volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere in response to drought stress, a new study conducted at the Biosphere 2 rainforest finds.
July 31, 2023 Separating lightning fact from fiction Is it true that lightning never strikes twice? What is dry lightning? And when should you head indoors during a storm? Climate science specialist Mike Crimmins shares some shocking truths about lightning and thunderstorms.
July 14, 2023 Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center receives $7.8M NIH grant The Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center received a $7.8 million grant to further research on environmental and health challenges in the Southwest.
July 13, 2023 In a Barbie world: Experts weigh in on Barbie's legacy ahead of film release With the "Barbie" movie about to hit the big screen, Hope Simpara, associate professor of practice in fashion industry science and technology, and Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, professor of communication, discuss the iconic doll's fashion legacy and impact on girls and young women.
June 14, 2023 Arizona football jerseys find new life in apparel designed by students The Arizona Replay clothing line features student designs that combine athletic gear with vintage clothes. It's the result of a collaboration between UArizona Marketing and Brand Management and the Norton School of Human Ecology.
June 7, 2023 Ponderosa forests struggle in the face of Southwest megadrought The ponderosa pine is one of the most ubiquitous conifer species in western North America. In the American Southwest, winter snowmelt and summer rains play a critical role in ponderosa forests' survival, but the 23-year megadrought may have these semi-arid trees at the end of their rope, according to new research by UArizona scientists.
June 7, 2023 EPA awards UArizona $10M for new environmental justice center The Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice will help communities achieve environmental and energy justice by serving as a one-stop shop for assistance, training and support.
