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Research News - September 2018

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NASA Funds $30M Project Led by Armin Sorooshian to Study Cloud-Aerosol Interactions

University of Arizona researcher will further investigation into tiny particles with huge impacts on climate, air quality and human health.
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UA Researchers Make Next Move in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

A little scope with big impact could increase survival rates for cancer patients.
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Lunewave Is Pitching a New Sensor Offering Better Vision for Autonomous Vehicles

Technology invented in the UA College of Engineering and supported by Tech Launch Arizona provides improved radar systems for the automotive industry using inexpensive, high-performing, 3D-printed Luneburg lenses.
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From UA Engineering to SpaceX to West Point and Back: A Q&A With Ricardo Valerdi

Systems engineering professor talks rocket science, cybersecurity and the importance of teamwork.
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Peiwen 'Perry' Li Steps Up to Lead AME

Professor and researcher of thermal science, energy and power engineering selected as new head of UA Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
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UA Named One of the Nation's Top 50 Public Institutions

The UA earned its highest overall mark in the U.S. News & World Report ranking since 2011, placing 46th among public institutions in the Best Colleges 2019 guidebook.
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The Quest to Conquer Earth’s Space Junk Problem

Zombie satellites, rocket shards and collision debris are creating major traffic risks in orbits around the planet. Researchers are working to reduce the threats posed by more than 20,000 objects in space.