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The Quest to Conquer Earth’s Space Junk Problem

Sept. 14, 2018  |   Alexandra Witze
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.
Defusing Debris Danger >>
Jeffrey and Hermelinda Bristol

UA Engineers Help a Fellow Wildcat Walk After 19 Years in a Wheelchair

Sept. 7, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
Students in the Engineering Design Program help a young man retrain his brain and muscles after an aneurysm, and Tech Launch Arizona works to make the same technology available to others in need.
Giant Steps >>
Jeff Goldberg hands plaque to Roman Macaya

Costa Rican Science Diplomat Honored at UA Reception

Aug. 29, 2018  |  College Staff
National academy leaders, ambassadors, politicians and U.S. state department representatives recognize science diplomacy work of Roman Macaya and University of Arizona.
Expanding the UA's Global Impact >>
Cameron McHugh competes in the pool

Class of 2018: Where Are They Now?

Aug. 28, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
The newest additions to the UA Engineering alumni family share updates on where their education has led them.
They Had a Busy Summer! >>
Jeannie Wilkening and Travis Sawyer in Cambridge

Churchill Scholars Collect Their MPhil Diplomas

Aug. 27, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
Engineering alumni return to Cambridge University to receive their master's degrees.
Cats at Cambridge >>

Bugs and Biomes

Aug. 21, 2018  |  Angela Pittenger
This badass science mom took a DNA sample to cure her daughter's ear infection.
Bug Hunter >>
Caterpillar graduating class

Caterpillar Employees Visit Mines and Expand Minds In UA Program

Aug. 20, 2018  |  Emily Dieckman
A second cohort graduates from UA and Caterpillar’s Mining 360 Program, after a year of online classes, visits to mines all over the country and a summer capstone project.
Cool for CATs >>
greenhouse interior

NASA Awards UbiQD Contract to Develop Greenhouse Films for Space Missions

Aug. 16, 2018  |  optics.org
Phase I STTR will fund a collaboration with the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to develop and test quantum dot materials for maximizing crop yields on the moon, Mars or other long-term space missions.
Quantum Salad >>

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