Image U of A's MD/PhD program grows, thanks to $2.3M NIH grant Aug. 27, 2026 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 Aug. 27, 2026 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 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 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 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