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Faculty News - June 2021

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How Rainbows Could Boost Your Roof’s Solar Power

June 30, 2021  |  Dave Levitan
It’s a way to make solar panels even more efficient, and all it takes is a little hologram.
Sunshine Holograms >>
Paul Blowers

Paul Blowers Wins Gerald J. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence

June 25, 2021  |  Andy Ober
Beloved chemical and environmental engineering professor recognized with university-level award.
Top Teacher >>
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Researchers Trace Dust Grain's Journey Through Newborn Solar System

June 25, 2021  |  Daniel Stolte
Combining atomic-scale sample analysis and models simulating likely conditions in the nascent solar system, a new study reveals clues about the origin of crystals that formed more than 4.5 billion years ago.
Crystal Clues >>
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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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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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Little Droplets With a Big Punch: Using Liquid Sensors to Test Water Safety

June 7, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
Engineering assistant professor and Army Young Investigator Award winner develops a water test that uses oil droplets, rather than a solid sensor, to immediately detect contaminants.
Liquid Gold... and Red, and Green... >>

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