Community Engagement News

From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.

U of A researchers found that millennials are balancing hope and hesitation as they plan for their financial futures amid climate challenges.

The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest.

U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix.

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.

With funding from the Department of Energy, U of A researchers are working to revolutionize our understanding of how soil microbes influence climate change.

With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids.

Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and careers in the mining industry.

Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant.

The EMIGRA project is organizing researchers across North America to identify migratory species management strategies and envision a more collaborative future for conservation.