Undergraduate Team Earns Recognition in 2026 Keysight Optical Design Competition Aug. 27, 2026 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 Aug. 27, 2026 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 Aug. 27, 2026 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 Aug. 26, 2026 Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A Recap of the 2026 Quantum Bootcamp Aug. 26, 2026 Hosted at the University of Arizona and sponsored by Intel, the Arizona Quantum Bootcamp returned this summer for its third year, bringing together students, educators, and researchers from across Arizona's growing quantum ecosystem. Jointly organized by Arizona's three public universities, The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University, the week-long program provided participants with an immersive introduction to quantum science and technology through lectures, tutorials, lab tours, and hands-on learning experiences. Read more
Image FDA approves 'game-changing' pancreatic cancer drug Aug. 26, 2026 Read more at University of Arizona News
Image NSF awards $4.6M for AI platform speeding scientific discovery Aug. 26, 2026 A U of A team is helping create an artificial intelligence infrastructure to house thousands of datasets on one website for quick, easy retrieval. 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 Aug. 26, 2026 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 Pandora mission begins science operations Aug. 25, 2026 Few space missions are run from university campuses. NASA's Pandora space has embarked on its mission to stare at worlds outside of our solar system and their host stars, all under the watchful eyes of a dedicated team at the U of A's own mission control center. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A guide to AI tools at the U of A Aug. 25, 2026 Explore AI tools available to employees and what they can do. Read more at University of Arizona News