Programs News - September 2019

Biosphere 2 interior

Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Space Explorers

Sept. 13, 2019 | Mikayla Mace

Ten students from Japan and Arizona gathered for the first official Space Camp at Biosphere 2, where they designed Biosphere 3 to sustain life on Mars.

The Biosphere 3 >>

A group of students gather around to watch a demonstration.

Building a Bridge to STEM Degrees for Transfer Students

Sept. 13, 2019 | Andy Ober

Funding from the National Science Foundation will support scholarships for transfer students from Pima Community College seeking STEM degrees at the UA, and provide training for faculty and mentors.

Sustainable STEM >>

Old Main building on the UA campus.

UA, TEP Initiate Plan to Power Campus With Clean Energy

Sept. 4, 2019 | Jasmine Demers

The UA's emissions have decreased in recent years, but this industry partnership will take sustainability efforts on campus to the next level.

A man in a yellow construction vest and hard hat operates a drone on a construction site.

Robots and Drones Are Clocking In on Construction Sites

Sept. 4, 2019 | Gabriela Rico

UA engineering students are keeping pace with the latest technology as AI makes its way into the construction industry.

Cutting-Edge Construction >>