Research News - August 2017

UA Earns National Cyberdefense Research Certification

Aug. 23, 2017 | Eller College

As the new Eller and Engineering joint online master's in cybersecurity starts its first semester, the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have recognized UA's excellence in cyberdefense research.

Certifiably Excellent in Cyberdefense >>

When the Sun Goes Dark, UA Student's Skills Will Shine

Aug. 16, 2017 | Daniel Stolte

Undergraduate Adriana Mitchell already has her sights set on distant planets. But first, thanks to a 2,500-mile-long virtual telescope, she is poised to find answers to questions about the sun that have eluded scientists for decades.

Student Probes Solar Physics >>

U.S. Students Learn to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

Aug. 8, 2017 | Zachary Ziegler

The 10-week summer course encourages students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.

Software for Autonomous Vehicles >>

Pure Water Brew Challenge Brings Reclamation to the Forefront

Aug. 7, 2017 | Faith Schwartz

A campaign put on by a coalition of water experts has breweries from around Arizona turning wastewater into beer. But the effort is really about education, according to the UA's Channah Rock.

Sustainable Beer-Drinking >>

Student from Honduras Uses UA as Summer Learning Base

Aug. 7, 2017 | Jordyn Stinnett

Under the mentorship of professor Peiwen "Perry" Li, Gabriel Vasquez worked on a research project that incorporated 3-D printing and enhanced his resume as a "science diplomat."

Program Builds a Whole Engineer >>