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Research News - August 2022

Erin Ratcliff in her lab, wearing a lab coat.

$11M Energy Frontier Research Center to Advance Molecular-Level Solar Science

Aug. 29, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
Chemical and environmental engineering professor Erin Ratcliff will lead a national collaboration to create solar fuels and storage technologies that are more durable and sustainable, but less expensive.
Soft Solar >>
Four people stand with their arms crossed, smiling, in a chemistry laboratory.

$1.4M Effort Develops Reusable Sponges to Soak up Harmful Chemicals From Water

Aug. 24, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
A team of researchers from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University is creating a regenerable method for removing stubborn toxins from drinking water – starting with store-bought sponges.
Special Sponges >>
two faculty members work with radar equipment in a classroom

ECE Professor Wins NIH Trailblazer Award for Using Radar to Prevent Falls

Aug. 17, 2022  |  Jeff Gardner
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Greg Ogden and Carla Colon Cruz smile for a photo. They are outside in front of a tree.

ASTEROIDS Puts Undergrad from Puerto Rico on Road to PhD

Aug. 15, 2022  |  Holly Altman
Carla Colon Cruz calls on life experiences to continue her education at the University of Arizona.
Latina in STEM >>

College of Engineering Welcomes New Department Heads

Aug. 4, 2022  |  Emily Dieckman
Experts selected from a national pool of candidates will lead aerospace and mechanical engineering, mining and geological engineering, and electrical and computer engineering programs, while a longtime faculty member steps up as interim head of...
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