Nov. 18, 2024 Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers 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.
Nov. 14, 2024 Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids.
Nov. 13, 2024 Improving water conservation and mitigating Arizona's heat island effect Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant.
Nov. 13, 2024 $2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and careers in the mining industry.
Nov. 12, 2024 U of A faculty, students develop exhibit to celebrate Santa Cruz County The "Beyond Fronteras" exhibit at the Historic 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse includes photos, videos, paintings and essays about the area's history, culture and people.
Nov. 12, 2024 New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security U of A researchers have created the first astronomical equivalent of a fingerprint database for satellites, a critical first step toward easily identifying human-made objects in the increasingly crowded geostationary orbit.
Nov. 7, 2024 Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members The U of A climbed two spots to No. 4 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 ranking.
Nov. 7, 2024 New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals Animals use vibrant colors to attract mates or warn predators. A recent study finds that there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years.
Nov. 6, 2024 $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops 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.
Nov. 5, 2024 U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader The U.S. Department of State has again recognized the U of A for its commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to fostering international educational exchange and engagement.