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Torran Anderson Nikki Tully People's Choice Award for Video

Indige FEWSS wins People's Choice Award for Video

Indigenous Food, Energy & Water Security and Sovereignty (Indige-FEWSS) won a Presenters’ Choice Award for their submission to NSF sponsored STEM for All Video Showcase . 

Tumamoc Hill reopening Memorial Day

Hikers will be required to wear face masks and stay at least six feet apart from other visitors to Tumamoc Hill once the popular outdoor attraction reopens Memorial Day, next Monday, May 25.
 

Tumamoc Hill reopening Memorial Day

Hikers will be required to wear face masks and stay at least six feet apart from other visitors to Tumamoc Hill once the popular outdoor attraction reopens Memorial Day, next Monday, May 25.
 

Gardening brings peace to some Tucsonans during pandemic

 

Community gardens provide a space for people to care for their mental health and for groups to address food insecurity.

From student advocate to campus leader, Francis-Begay continues to serve Native American students

Karen Francis-Begay is personally fulfilling the ultimate hope she has for the Native American students she serves – finding success in a career that is meaningful while contributing to her community.

Recycling takes a hit in coronavirus California as plastic waste piles up

The coronavirus pandemic has set back efforts to combat plastic pollution, as environmentally conscious Bay Area residents are forced to abandon their good habits while efforts on the state level to reduce waste face an uncertain future.

Direct potable beer: potable reuse project

Grundfos’ commitment to promoting sustainability is genuine, as evident by how it spearheads programs worldwide to help promote the efficient and sustainable use of water and energy. 

Making Citizen Science Accessible for All

Although socioeconomic factors affect countless other life outcomes, they do not predict the success of a citizen scientist, according to UArizona researchers working to make science accessible to communities living in the shadow of environmental contamination.

Spring is NOT cancelled: backyard scientists contribute to "Nature's Notebook".

Meet three local civilian scientists who are taking time during the quarantine to record observations about the natural world.