Feb. 14, 2012 University of Arizona Partners with Good Housekeeping on First Water Filter Testing for Emerging Contaminant Removal The study examines the removal efficiency of 15 chemicals of emerging concern, also known as CECs, by five commercially available refrigerator and pour-through pitcher devices.
Nov. 16, 2011 University of Arizona Engineering Professor Wins Top National Teaching Award Paul Blowers is selected from nearly 300 nominees from throughout the country.
Sept. 20, 2011 UA Engineering Students to Host Sustainable Engineering Workshop Student chapter of Engineers Without Borders hosts weekend of cultural training, hands-on workshops, networking, and inspiration to design and implement sustainable engineering projects.
Sept. 13, 2011 New Partnership Between UA and Agilent Technologies Focuses on Emerging Waterborne Contaminants A new collaboration between Agilent, the University of Arizona and the BIO5 Institute is expected to greatly improve early detection methods for waterborne contaminants, with the ongoing goal of benefiting the environment and improving public health.
Aug. 12, 2011 Engineering Student Design Project Could Save UA Thousands of Gallons of Water Students and department join with alumnus to seek funding for system to save energy and water.
June 2, 2011 Engineering Sculpture Tells Many Stories Unusual bent sculpture outside Old Engineering has an interesting history, uncovered by a student as he campaigned to get the honor society sculpture installed.
April 4, 2011 Intel Recognizes UA Engineering Research Center for Services to Semiconductor Industry The center was established 15 years ago with National Science Foundation funding, but is now funded by industry. The University of Arizona leads the interdisciplinary center, and has a long list of industry and academic partners.
May 23, 2011 Sandia Labs Partners with UA Engineering to Boost Energy, Water, Climate Research in the Southwest University of Arizona and national lab sign agreement to focus on environmental research.
March 1, 2011 Saez Honored as University Distinguished Professor Professor of chemical and environmental engineering renowned for making difficult subjects understandable and for involving students in research.