Image El Niño grew more intense over the last 40 years than the previous 1,000 Friday Researchers found that El Niño's warming in the Pacific has become much stronger in the past four decades, with implications for extreme weather events across the globe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A's MD/PhD program grows, thanks to $2.3M NIH grant Thursday The NIH recently granted the U of A College of Medicine – Tucson nearly $2.3 million over five years to fund additional seats for students pursuing dual doctoral and medical degrees. Read more at University of Arizona News
Student Spotlight: Ph.D. Student Alex Lu Recognized in Keysight Optical Design Competition Thursday Optical Sciences Ph.D. student Yanzhao (Alex) Lu was recognized in the 2026 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition for his project, Design of a Compact and High-Efficiency LCoS Light Engine for Head-mounted Displays. Read more
Undergraduate Team Earns Recognition in 2026 Keysight Optical Design Competition Thursday University of Arizona students Cory Kaspar, Ethan Luker, Linden Solgonick, and Matias Straub Martinez were recognized in the 2026 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition for their project, High NA Microscope Objective with Depth-Dependent Spherical Aberration Correction. Read more
Reactor Modeling and Simulation Lead | SpaceNukes Thursday Space Nuclear Power Corporation, SpaceNukes, was founded on two fundamental beliefs: 1) the future of humankind is inexorably linked to our exploration and expansion into space, and 2) nuclear power is essential to our future, on Earth and in space. Our goal is to enable the successful deployment of space nuclear systems on the Moon, Mars, outer planets, or anywhere solar power or other sources are not practical. Read more
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer | Space Dynamics Laboratory Thursday Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to join our Strategic and Military Space Division. The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to support Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) satellite missions. This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the premises of Kirtland Air Force Base. Read more
Image U of A mining lab hosts DOE official amid workforce push Wednesday Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A scientists play crucial roles in Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope science, eagerly await Sunday's launch Wednesday The launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope takes place live Sunday morning at 7:26 am EDT/4:26 am MST on NASA Live. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image FDA approves 'game-changing' pancreatic cancer drug Wednesday Read more at University of Arizona News