Dec. 17, 2024 U of A projects research expenditures surpassed $1B for FY 2024, joining a select group of US research institutions The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall.
Nov. 21, 2024 U of A research successes, financial improvements highlighted at ABOR meeting U of A President Suresh Garimella welcomed the Arizona Board of Regents to campus Thursday for the board's first meeting at the U of A since Garimella assumed his role as the university's 23rd president in October.
Oct. 29, 2024 Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11.
Oct. 28, 2024 U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon U of A scientists will participate in many aspects of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will orbit Jupiter and make 49 flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath.
Oct. 16, 2024 Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure For the first time, one of the Giant Magellan Telescope's primary mirror segments, produced at the U of A Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, has been integrated into a support structure that will maintain the mirror's shape once mounted on the telescope.
Oct. 11, 2024 Times Higher Ed, Research.com rank U of A among top 25 US public universities Two recently released prestigious international rankings recognize the University of Arizona as a top-25 U.S. public research institution.
Sept. 24, 2024 $1M gift will advance consciousness research at U of A Astrobiology Center The Arizona Astrobiology Center received a $1 million gift from Eugene Jhong, a retired Google software developer, to support research on the origins of life and consciousness.
Aug. 12, 2024 $1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant.
July 31, 2024 New Biosphere 2 tour app gives K-12 students a deeper look at the science under the glass The new app features videos, animations and a modeling activity to help students more readily grasp the scientific concepts they learn in the classroom.
July 11, 2024 Ultrasound technology can be used to boost mindfulness, study finds Researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the future.
