UA Students Present Client-Driven Inventions

Submitted by La Monica Evere... on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:37am

A life-like robotic fish, a lightweight mammal GPS tracker, a hybrid rocket engine test stand and a competitive autonomous underwater vehicle were among about 60 projects presented by several hundred UA engineering students during last week's Engineering Design Day.

UA Geneticists Find Causes for Severe Childhood Epilepsies

  • UANews
  • May 6, 2013
Using a DNA sequencing technique capable of deciphering all human genes at the same time, UA researchers have discovered genetic mutations underlying seizure disorders in previously undiagnosed children. Efforts are under way to establish a genomics diagnostic center at the UA and extend the capabilities to other areas such as cardiology, immunology and gastroenterology.

Why Do Desert Plants Look That Way?

Submitted by La Monica Evere... on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 6:01pm

Saguaro National Park in Arizona. (Photo credit: Hugh Mason, via Wikipedia)

What is a Ferocactus?

New UA Center to Help Schools Prepare High-Tech Workforce

  • Inside Tucson Business
  • May 3, 2013
The UA's STEM Learning Center seeks to coordinate ongoing University efforts around STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – education. The center also will help area K-12 schools and the University better prepare students for the workforce.

Percussion Protege: UA Freshman's Notable Performances Drum Up Attention

  • KVOA-TV
  • May 3, 2013
UA freshman Trevor Barroero has already earned the role of principal percussionist for the UA's Arizona Symphony Orchestra. The 19-year-old's dedication also has earned him a chance to study at Julliard for a summer as well as a spot as back-up percussionist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. This summer, he will be among the youngest percussionists participating in the Aspen Summer Music Festival, one of the nation's most prestigious classical music festivals.

Graduating Senior Highlights Need for Equality in Corporate America

  • UANews
  • May 3, 2013
Graduating senior Garrett Voge’s honors thesis analyzed stock market returns to see if institutional investors value LGBTQ progressive policies differently than the common investor. His research led to the awareness of the need for changes between corporate America and the LGBTQ community.

Graduating Senior Inspires Kids to Pursue Higher Education

  • UANews
  • May 3, 2013
Graduating senior Lexi Shinn was part of Xtreme Discovery Teams, a program dedicated to inspiring local middle and high school students to pursue higher education. Under her leadership, the program has impacted more than 750 students, introducing them to chemistry, physics, astronomy, linguistics, psychology, and more.

Reframing Teen Pregnancy

Submitted by La Monica Evere... on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 9:30am

May 1 was the 12th annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

During this time, we are being asked to remember that teenagers are too immature, poor, uneducated or unstable to carry healthy pregnancies or raise children with positive outcomes.

Student Design for UApresents 2013-2014 Season Unveiled

Submitted by La Monica Evere... on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 5:04pm

This was one of the moments William Aguayo had been waiting for – the public unveiling of his design for the UApresents 2013-2014 season.

Gallery Show Features K-12 Works of Art

Submitted by carinaj on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 2:43pm

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