Rooted in service: The Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program March 22, 2024 The initiative supports veterans pursuing successful careers in food, agricultural and green industry sectors. Read more Image
World Water Day brings work of UArizona researcher into focus March 20, 2024 Ahead of World Water Day on Friday, environmental science professor Raina Maier discusses the use of microbial surfactants or soaps for water remediation. Read more Image
New faculty championing the fight against vector-borne diseases March 19, 2024 Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz recently joined the Department of Entomology to explore innovative strategies for tick management. Read more Image
Preventing viral spread in the restroom and why closing the lid is not enough March 18, 2024 Environmental science researchers at UArizona explored the potential health hazards hidden in toilets and what people can do to mitigate risks in the restroom. Read more Image
Innovative chemical strategy targets mosquito larvae gut to combat spread of deadly diseases March 15, 2024 University of Arizona researchers have developed chemical probes that modify proteins in mosquito larvae gut, hindering their food digestion and growth. Read more Image
Alumni Profile: Jesus Andrade Vargas March 13, 2024 Learn a bit more about Jesus Andrade Vargas, the UA mentors who helped him “open his wings” and how he uses social media to educate the public about how food makes it to their grocery shelves. Read more Image
New plant science lab examines how root architecture can shape the future March 1, 2024 During his first year at UArizona, Alexander Bucksch formed a diverse lab group who connects root shape with agricultural success using state-of-the-art imaging technology. Read more Image
Sadhana Ravishankar named to the National Academy of Inventors Feb. 29, 2024 Ravishankar works to solve problems around foodborne bacteria in food production and processing environments, while controlling these bacteria using naturally occurring substances and sustainable, ecologically sound principles. Read more Image
85 years of rodeo at the University: A Q&A with club sponsor Samuel Garcia Feb. 21, 2024 As Tucson celebrates Rodeo Week and the tradition of La Fiesta del los Vaqueros, the University of Arizona Rodeo Club prepares to take its turn in the arena at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. In this Q&A, the club's faculty sponsor, Samuel Garcia, talks about the club's past and present and the opportunities it provides students to develop skills on and off a horse. Read More Image
'The future is fungal': School of Plant Sciences research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change Feb. 20, 2024 The findings, more than a decade in the making, reveal a rich diversity of beneficial fungi living in boreal forest trees, with implications about the health of forests. Read more Image