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2021

Jesse Little stands in front of a large blue wind tunnel -- it looks like a horizontal pipe -- on red scaffolding. He is wearing a black mask over his nose and mouth and gesturing with his hands to explain something.

University of Arizona Puts Hypersonics Research Program in Hyperdrive

Jesse Little and Alex Craig talk to the Arizona Daily Star about their research at subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic speeds.
Mike O'Brien accepts his alum of the year award

SIE Alum of the Year Focuses on Mentorship and Leadership

Mike O’Brien earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering, and he has gone on to serve as an adjunct professor in SIE and a range of industry positions.
Maira Garcia smiles and holds two pom poms. Behind her is the University of Arizona Block A logo.

One Act of Kindness Leads to Many More for Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Maira Garcia – a first generation college student and young alum volunteer award winner – pays it forward to fellow SHPErs, many of whom follow in her footsteps.
Vicky Karanikola smiling, wearing sunglasses and holding a water bottle.

Karanikola Named Runner-Up for U.S. ASPIRE Prize

The chemical and environmental engineering professor was a top candidate in a national competition focused on researchers gathering "diverse knowledge for a sustainable future."
Jennifer Barton

Jennifer Barton Elected Into SPIE Presidential Chain

The Society’s next vice president is director of the BIO5 Institute and co-chair of SPIE Photonics West BiOS conference
Two men, visible from the shoulders up, in a dimly lit room. The man on the left is holding a small, reddish light source on his hand, which is illuminating their faces. Both are staring at the light.

Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain

A less invasive optogenetic device takes researchers a step closer to new treatments for chronic pain, depression, epilepsy and more.

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