Social Sciences and Education

Text Undergoes Digital Transformation in Writing Showcase | May 5, 2008
UA writing students have turned their research papers into electronically based displays of information for the First Year Writing Showcase. | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA South Faculty to Research Deaf Education in Chile | May 1, 2008
Ruth Claros-Kartchner received an invitation from Chile to study the condition of deaf education, focusing on a number of the country's schools. | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Research Could Cut Aircraft Development Costs, Improve Safety | April 29, 2008
Professor Hermann Fasel is using some of the world’s largest computers to create scale model airplanes that accurately mimic the flight characteristics of full-sized aircraft. | Social Sciences and Education
Smithsonian Curator to Lecture at UA | April 23, 2008
Reyna Green, curator and director of the American Indian Program at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, will lecture at the UA on Thursday and Friday. | Social Sciences and Education
Did a Significant Cool Spell Mark the Demise of Megafauna? | April 22, 2008
Just as Earth began warming from the last ice age, a 1,000-year cooling spell signaled the demise of mammoths and other giant mammals that roamed North America. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
Professor Tom Holm Publishes First Novel | April 22, 2008
A prominent Native American scholar, Holm joins the ranks of acclaimed historical mystery writers with this debut novel. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
UA Celebrates Stamp Featuring Journalist Ruben Salazar | April 21, 2008
The U.S. Postal Service will unveil a stamp commemorating the work of slain Hispanic journalist Rúben Salazar on the UA campus. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education
Strengths of Native Culture Topic of Latest Red Ink Magazine | April 16, 2008
Red Ink Magazine celebrates the diversity and strength of Native cultures and honors its contributors with a premiere party at the UA Poetry Center.  | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education
Who Would Make the Best Commander in Chief? | April 16, 2008
UA assistant communication professor Kate Kenski examined election data and public perception of Democratic candidates’ ability to lead the military. | Social Sciences and Education
Faithkeeper to Speak about Seventh Generation | April 15, 2008
Oreon Lyons, an Onondaga Nationa Turtle Clan elder, will speak at the UA about leadership and reasons why decision makers must keep the next seven generations in mind. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Peru's Former First Family to Speak at UA | April 14, 2008
Alejandro Toledo, who served as president of Peru from 2001 to 2006, will speak during an event focusing on health care issues among low-income populations. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Going Green: The UA Celebrates Earth Day | April 11, 2008
Activities at the UA's Sustainability Fair include a taste test challenge between Tucson tap water and bottled water.  | Campus News | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Fair a Focal Point for Second-Language Learners | April 9, 2008
The Southern Arizona Language Fair, now in its 13th year, will draw 2,000 students statewide from kindergarten through college. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Hosting U.S. State Dept. Seminar for Mexican Researchers | April 7, 2008
The University of Arizona has been selected to host a one-week seminar for visiting Mexican researchers. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Archaeologist Cooks Up His Own Pottery For Sale | April 7, 2008
An unusual sideline by UA archaeologist Michael Brian Schiffer generates scholarship funds for the UA anthropology department. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Mexican American Studies Presents Sacred Maize Symposium and Exhibit | April 2, 2008
Researchers explore indigenous migration by following the history of corn and the indigenous history of those who cultivate and honor it. | Social Sciences and Education
UA Archaeologist Finds Oldest Known Gold Artifacts in the Americas | March 31, 2008
UA Anthropology Professor Mark Aldenderfer led an excavation in the Peruvian Andes that uncovered gold jewelry dating back 4,000 years. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
BIO5 to Host Second Annual Science Teacher Symposium | March 28, 2008
The event has drawn interest from K-12 teachers all over the state. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
Geography and Regional Development Marks 50 Years | March 26, 2008
The UA geography and regional development department will celebrate its 50th anniversary with events from March 27 to March 29. | Campus News | Social Sciences and Education
UA Celebrates Contributions of Cesar Chavez with Week of Activities | March 25, 2008
Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs invites the community to a weeklong celebration of the contributions of activitst César Chávez. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
UA-led Study Links Antisocial Behavior and Decision Making | March 25, 2008
A study led by Reid G. Fontaine of the UA psychology department shows that antisocial conduct and decision making about aggressive behavior influence each other in teenagers. | Health | Social Sciences and Education
UA's Top Education Scholars Recognized | March 24, 2008
College of Education faculty members Iliana Reyes and Gary Rhoades have been named  Erasmus Circle Fellows. | Campus News | Social Sciences and Education
Show Me the Money | March 24, 2008
Project Vote Smart and the UA political science department will host a discussion on campaign financing on April 1. | Social Sciences and Education
UA to Host International Film Conference With Industry Professionals | March 13, 2008
The conference brings together industry leaders, economic developers and filmmakers to discuss issues related to filming along the U.S.-Mexico border. | Arts and Humanities | Business and Law | Social Sciences and Education
High-Demand Teachers Trained | March 12, 2008
Formerly called Teach for Tucson, the accelerated master's degree program has just added English and social studies disciplines to its repertoire. | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
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