Jan. 28, 2011 EPA Science Advisor on Sustainability: Civilization is on a Tragic Trajectory "Father of green chemistry" warns international conference about unsustainable methods and potential for ecological collapse.
Nov. 10, 2010 Sustainability Congress Will Focus on Science and Engineering of Protecting Environment More than 70 companies, five federal agencies, five professional engineering societies, and hundreds of delegates from around the globe will gather in Tucson when the UA College of Engineering hosts a global congress on the science of sustainability.
May 10, 2010 Service and Scholarship Legacy of Achievement Medal Awardees Achievement medals are awarded to six outstanding UA undergraduate students who have dedicated countless hours of service to the UA, local and/or global community while excelling academically.
April 28, 2010 Double Accolades for Chemical and Environmental Engineering Faculty and department recognized for dedication to student success.
April 21, 2010 Navy Awards UA Chemical Engineer $500,000 Under Young Investigator Program The Office of Naval Research is funding the development of analytical equipment that will enhance Navy operations while advancing our knowledge of how aerosol particles affect the atmosphere.
March 15, 2010 Water Contaminant Expert Joins UA Engineering Research Team Leader in emerging contaminants will add expertise to study of Southwest asset of great concern: water.
March 3, 2010 UA Research Indicates That Government Regulation of Greenhouse Gases May Increase Global Climate Change The U.S. government wants to regulate the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which could lead to an increased use of hydrofluoroethers as a replacement. Both are greenhouse gases, and UA research indicates that HFEs might be worse for the environment than...
Jan. 13, 2010 UA Part of Federal Effort to Develop Advanced Biofuels The National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts, of which the UA is a member, has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy totaling more than $44 million for algal biofuels and bioproducts research and development.
Dec. 18, 2009 Da Vinci Scholar Has a Passion for Responsible Engineering Dual engineering-biology major is recognized for scholarly achievements.
Oct. 28, 2009 On a Rooftop, Students of Invention The assignment for the first class of the Practice School of Sustainability is to design a cogeneration system that combines a solar photovoltaic array with water cooling.