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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 >>
Dylon Taylor

Alumnus Endows $1M Chair in Materials Science and Engineering

June 21, 2021  |  Emily Dieckman
College of Engineering graduate Dylan Taylor is funding the Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadership Chair to honor his father, a renowned expert in metallurgy, materials science and thermal plasma technology.
Read More >>
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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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