Image University Service Awards Sept. 24, 2026 Congratulations to our faculty and staff members being recognized at this year's University Service Awards. We are grateful for your dedication and many years of service to the University of Arizona and the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. Read more
Image One in three Tucsonans exposed to historic water contamination still report signs of psychological trauma Sept. 23, 2026 Four decades after Tucson stopped serving contaminated water on its south side, one in three residents who drank it are still reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a new U of A study has found. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman inspires U of A students to help shape the golden age of space exploration Sept. 23, 2026 During the NASA Inspiration Tour at the U of A, students shared the space missions and technologies they are building and engaged directly with NASA leaders about the opportunities ahead. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Student Summer Experiences Sept. 23, 2026 From industry internships and national laboratories to research experiences and professional development programs, Optical Sciences students spent the summer developing technical skills, building professional networks, and exploring career opportunities across the optics and photonics community. These experiences provide valuable hands-on training while helping students prepare for future careers in industry, academia, and research. Read more
Image Lunar orbiter spots ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ new crater on the moon Sept. 21, 2026 Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Loss of Y chromosome in men could be early warning sign of cancer Sept. 18, 2026 New research has found that Y chromosome loss occurs in healthy-seeming tissue before tumors begin to form, making the loss of a hormone an early indicator of cancer danger. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Capybaras in the desert? Fossil casts doubt on Atacama as world's oldest continuously dry region Sept. 16, 2026 Scientists were stunned when they discovered a fossilized tooth from a capybara that lived in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile almost 9 million years ago. Read more at University of Arizona News
Senior Advanced Optical Technologies Manager | Mitutoyo Sept. 16, 2026 Passionate about pushing the boundaries of optical sensing, photonics, and precision measurement? Excited to lead a brilliant team of scientists and engineers while still contributing hands-on to groundbreaking R&D? Join us in advancing technologies that impact industries worldwide, while building your leadership and expanding your technical skills. Read more
Image U of A ranks No. 1 in the Southwest, top 20 among public US universities for international research collaboration Sept. 16, 2026 The U of A ranks No. 1 in the Southwest and No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference in a new ranking that measures how central each university is in the global research-collaboration network. Read more at University of Arizona News
Contracts & Grants: (Micro)gravity Studies with an Optical Lattice Atom Interferometer Operating with Minute-Scale Quantum Coherence Sept. 15, 2026 Read more