The symposium presented opportunities for research, teaching and outreach.

John Paul SanGiovanni, associate professor in the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness and the BIO5 Institute, passed away on September 25.

Gayatri Vedantam, a Professor in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, has been honored with a Women of Impact Award by the University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation & Impact.

Tanya Hodges, Regional Academic Programs Manager at the University of Arizona at Yuma, has been honored with a Women of Impact Award by the University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation & Impact.

Melanie Hingle's research focuses on community-based, culturally sensitive approaches to the prevention and management of type-2 diabetes and other chronic diet-related illnesses.

After directing the Water Resources Research Center for nearly two decades, Sharon Megdal was recognized by the Office of Research, Innovation and Impact for her influence on the water policy industry in Arizona and beyond.

Bonnie Colby is a leader in natural resource and environmental economics. For her contributions to research, education, and outreach, she has been honored with a Women of Impact Award by the Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact.

Monica Ramírez-Andreotta and members of the Project Harvest team work with community members to collect rainwater, analyze it for contaminants and translate the findings into bilingual interactive visualizations that are made available to the public.

Graduate students seek to better understand water regulation in plants through field research.

After nearly 30 years in ENVS, Joan Curry was promoted to the leadership role in August 2023.