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Students News - June 2021

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UArizona, Diné College to Train Next Generation of Navajo Water Scientists

June 16, 2021  |  Rosemary Brandt
A $500,000 grant from the USDA will help UArizona and Diné College prepare Navajo Nation college students for careers in STEM.
Indigenous Partnership >>
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New School of Mining and Mineral Resources Will Take Holistic Approach

June 11, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
Jointly housed in the College of Engineering and the College of Science, the school aims to break down disciplinary silos to educate the next generation of mining engineers and mineral resource professionals.
Reshaping Mining >>
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Building Skills, Machines and Friendships in Clubs

June 10, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
From racecars to prosthetics and air quality sensors, students roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
Hands-On Clubs >>
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EMPOWER STEM Program Creates Student Pathways to Jobs in National Labs

June 10, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
Funded by $748,000 from the Office of Naval Research, the EMPOWER STEM program aims to provide a route to government research jobs, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran-Focused >>
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Michael Marcellin Makes ‘Thinking Like an Engineer’ Top Educational Priority

June 8, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
Popular ECE professor puts three decades of experience to work supporting student clubs and helping undergraduates get real-world experience.
Beloved Mentor >>
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UArizona Engineers Demonstrate a Quantum Advantage

June 3, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
In a new paper, researchers in the College of Engineering and James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences experimentally demonstrate how quantum resources aren't just dreams for the distant future – they can improve the technology of today.
Quantum Today >>

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