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Luis Velarde Awarded University of California's Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship
The prestigious fellowship recognizes Velarde's excellence in doctoral-level research and academic achievement, and his record of mentoring and outreach activities that promote access and opportunity in higher education. Only four such fellowships were awarded this year.
Engineering Students Help in Search for Cost-Effective Solar Energy Systems
Their solar illuminator will help Prof. Raymond Kostuk test systems that combine optical concentrators with conventional solar cells.
Researchers Tackling Unsolved Questions About Protein Structures
Their findings will help people better understand how proteins evolved to carry out the instructions encoded in the genes of every living thing.
UA Mining Engineering Student Wins $3,000 in Michelin Essay Contest
Daniel Marsh, a junior in mining engineering, was the first runner-up in the Michelin Essay Contest. Marsh picked up $3,000 for an essay on mining operations and sustainability.
Astronomical Society of the Pacific Honors UA Astronomer for Excellent Teaching
Chris Impey is nationally known as a top astronomy teacher.
Nobel-winning Scientist Headlines National Conference on Environmental Conflict Resolution
The ECR2008 National Conference will address ways that various environmental stakeholders can resolve disputes. Jonathan Overpeck, director of the UA Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, will discuss climate change during his plenary address.
Couple's Gift Brings Nobel Laureate to UA
The $1.1 million donation to the UA's chemistry department will help fund a lecture by Nobel Laureate Elias James Corey, a professor at Harvard University known for his contributions to chemistry.
Model Mars Lander Part of NASA's 50th Anniversary Celebration
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton are among those who will speak during a reception that will be held Thursday.
UA Team Ties for Micro Air Vehicle Win at Competition
The UA's Micro Air Vehicle Team tied for first place in the most difficult and complex competition yet presented to the tiny spy planes.
May 5 Science Cafe Offers Background on Phoenix Mars Mission
This month's Science Café is all about the upcoming Phoenix Mars Mission. Patrick Woida, the mission's senior engineer, and Rigel Woida, principle engineer on the project, will discuss what will happen before and after the landing.
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