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A transformative experience in environmental education.

As a world-class research institution, the University of Arizona is a leader in environmental research, discovery, and action across colleges and disciplines. The Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) serves as a catalyst to bring together the entirety of the Arizona Environment, removing barriers and supporting research, partnerships, and involvement across campus.

As a UArizona student interested in environmental topics and issues, there are many ways you can get involved - such as taking a few courses, volunteering in the community, interning over the summer, majoring in one (or two!) of many relevant environment and resilience degrees, and more. Explore our resources to find an academic program, discover experiential learning opportunities, and learn how you can make an impact!

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Student Stories

Hear from current students and alumni about their experiences with environmental-related programs at The University of Arizona.

Hope Barton: Environmental Policy for People and the Planet

Dec. 6, 2024

Natural Resources and Public Management and Policy student Hope Barton shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for environmental justice and reflects on how nature and community have inspired her academic and professional journey.

Joey Bishop: Saving oceans from within the Sonoran Desert

Oct. 4, 2024

Joey Bishop is a sophomore at the University of Arizona studying Optical Sciences & Engineering and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Marine Sciences. In this Q&A, Bishop discusses how he hopes to help people feel empowered to create change by connecting them more deeply with their environments both near and far.

Bianca Rodriguez: Architecture and Appreciating Tucson's Every-Day Beauty

Aug. 5, 2024

Bianca Rodriguez is an incoming student planning on studying architecture at the University of Arizona. In this Q&A, she discusses what she's looking forward to during her first year at the U of A and share a reminder to appreciate the everyday beauty of Tucson amid the hustle and bustle of the school year.

Ruben Aguirre: Beginning a Wildcat Journey

Aug. 1, 2024

About to begin his journey as a Wildcat this August, Ruben Aguirre shares what he's looking forward to as he starts his college career, his recommendations for surviving the Arizona heat, how growing up in the Sonoran Desert has influenced his view of the environment.

Katie Sweet dancing in a field of flowers

Katie Sweet: Dancing a duet with the planet

July 5, 2024

A University of Arizona junior majoring in biosystems engineering and dance, Katie Sweet embraces crossing disciplines and exploring new opportunities.

Greta Cotraccia: Building Friendships, Growing Roots

June 6, 2024

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