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Lundin Family Giving $2M to UArizona Mining and Mineral Resources Programs With Challenge That Could Bring Millions More

Oct. 29, 2020  |  Emily Dieckman
The $2 million initial gift, plus a $2.5 million challenge grant, is helping the university upgrade facilities, provide financial support to students and work toward an interdisciplinary school of mining engineering and mineral resources.
Building a Mining Workforce >>
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NASA Takes Virtual Tour of Mini-Labs for Studying Asteroids

Oct. 21, 2020  |  Emily Dieckman
The pandemic on Earth doesn’t stop progress in space as researchers present their work on $3M STEM-engagement project.
NASA Site Visit >>
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Sonoran Students Set to Earn Interest-Free Mining Engineering Degrees

Oct. 14, 2020  |  Emily Dieckman
University of Arizona program is preparing students in Mexico for a global workforce.
Mining Megaregion >>
A Latino student wearing sunglasses, a graduation cap and gown and a "Class of 2019" sash raises his fist into the air in excitement. Red and white text on the blue background reads, "Excelencia in Education: Examples of Excelencia."

UA Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM

Oct. 7, 2020  |  Emily Litvack
The Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program provides services to support students in graduating with a STEM degree, focusing on students who are underrepresented in STEM.
ASEMS Award >>
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College Prepares to Give Back During UA Cares

Oct. 2, 2020  |  Emily Dieckman
Tiffany Gregory of Engineering Research Administration Services spearheaded College of Engineering involvement in the university’s annual giving campaign in 2019, increasing fundraising levels by 60%. This year, she is helping pivot the campaign in...
Engineering Pays it Forward >>

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