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Research News - November 2019

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Transportation Engineer Tackles Tucson's Traffic Flow

Civil and architectural engineering and mechanics professor aims to optimize traffic signal timing and improve commutes on Speedway Boulevard.
Steven G. Zylstra, Doug Stetson and Sandra Watson

Engineering Startup Honored at Governor's Innovation Awards

Entrepreneurial UArizona researchers received recognition at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation.
Gaurav Gupta explaining something on a computer screen.

$2.5M Award Funds Scholarships and Research for Minerals Program

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation invests in workforce development and innovations in modern mining at the University of Arizona.
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Space Science, Research Reputation Shine in Best Global Ranking

The University of Arizona ranked No. 21 among U.S. public universities and No. 85 overall in the sixth annual Best Global Universities ranking, published by U.S. News & World Report.
Jennifer Barton, professionally posed and smiling in a biomedical lab.

National Institutes of Health Calls on Jennifer Barton’s Expertise

Biomedical engineer and UA BIO5 Institute director joins national bioengineering advisory council.