Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships | National Academics June 9, 2026 Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of ARL. Candidates must display extraordinary ability in scientific research, show clear promise of becoming outstanding leaders, and are expected to have already successfully tackled a major scientific or engineering problem during their thesis work or to have provided a new approach or insight, evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. Read more
Image U of A leads space domain awareness research with $8.6M from Space Force June 4, 2026 The project links U of A antennae across Arizona, using astronomy techniques for high spatial resolution imaging to support national security. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A program bridges historical gap in swimming access, now for teens and adults June 2, 2026 The African American Museum of Southern Arizona, which provides free swimming lessons with U of A Aquatics to address disparities in swim access, has expanded its youth program to include teens and adults. Read more at University of Arizona News
Contracts & Grants: Power Scalable 1762 nm Single-Frequency Laser for Barium Ion Qubits June 2, 2026 Read more
Contracts & Grants: Enhancing Quantum Sensor Technologies with Rydberg Atoms: Photonic Integrated Circuit Agile Laser System (EQSTRA PICALS) June 2, 2026 Read more
Image Researchers convene at U of A to tackle 'forever chemicals' at National PFAS Conference May 27, 2026 The 2026 National PFAS Conference, taking place June 8-10 on the U of A campus, is one of the few national conferences designed around the people living very closely with contamination. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New $3.8M NIH grant funds research on 'mind after midnight' as a suicide risk factor May 21, 2026 Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry are studying the effects of being awake between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on decision-making. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Turning surroundings into a 'virtual screen' could help machines to better see in 3D May 20, 2026 A new approach to accurately imaging objects with complex shapes and varying degrees of "shininess" could enable high-precision applications in virtual and mixed reality settings, industrial inspection and medical imaging. Read more at University of Arizona News