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February 2019

Martian sailplane

Researchers Propose an Inflatable Sailplane to Explore Mars

It could accelerate Mars exploration at a fraction of the cost of current missions.
Osamah Moshebah

UA Saudi Student Club Awarded Best in Nation

UA industrial engineering graduate student and club president accepts award for best Saudi student club in the United States.
Don Rabern

Rabern Named New Dean of College of Engineering and Applied Science

UA civil engineering alumnus Don Rabern is appointed dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Doctoral student mentors autism kids

Science-Loving Kids Stoked for STEAM

Students in the University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering Society host hands-on camp for children and adolescents with autism.
Marla Smith-Nilson meets Dhaka residents

UA Engineering Alumna Puts Equality and Water First

Marla Smith-Nilson shares experiences with leading an international nonprofit and combating gender inequality.
robotic farm vehicle

DOT Put Through Its Paces in Arizona Fields

University of Arizona researcher works with the autonomous farming platform and DOT-ready implements this winter
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Kathie Melde

Kathie Melde Takes Her Seat in the 'D-Suite'

New associate dean of faculty affairs says she will advocate for teaching and research staff.