NAU alum authors research into groundwater, an often overlooked, but essential factor in Colorado River management practices

Nancy Johnson and Laura Huenneke
Research & Academics

NAU researchers Nancy Johnson and Laura Huenneke elected as 2020 AAAS Fellows

Johnson, a Regents' professor in the School of Earth and Sustainability, and Huenneke, a professor emeritus of environmental science, were selected for their contributions to their fields and their work in science education.
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Research & Academics

NAU chemical physicist to collaborate with Lowell scientist on NASA-funded study of Saturn’s moon Titan

The findings from this study, on which Gerrick Lindberg is a co-principal investigator, will contribute to NASA's mission to Titan in 2026. Titan is the only body in the solar system besides Earth with liquid on its surface.
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Campus & Community

Arizona GEAR UP creates college and career readiness guide for middle school students

NAU has led Arizona's GEAR UP program for two decades. It is a statewide program aimed at preparing Arizona's K-12 students for college and a career after graduation and aims to increase the percentage of Arizona adults who hold a postsecondary education credential or degree.
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Christopher Edwards

NAU planetary scientist named key partner on NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission

Christopher Edwards is working with the team to to link the measurements of multiple instruments together and will help analyze data about the moon's surface. Doctoral student Christian Tai Udovicic and postdoc Jennifer Buz also are involved.

NAU alum authors research into groundwater, an often overlooked, but essential factor in Colorado River management practices

Swanson's study developed new methods of measuring groundwater in subbasins of the Colorado River, which could be key to informing decisions about its future water management.
Nancy Johnson and Laura Huenneke

NAU researchers Nancy Johnson and Laura Huenneke elected as 2020 AAAS Fellows

Johnson, a Regents' professor in the School of Earth and Sustainability, and Huenneke, a professor emeritus of environmental science, were selected for their contributions to their fields and their work in science education.

Campus & Community

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Holiday Dinner Concert: A longstanding NAU tradition continues, but with a twist
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NAU professor discusses importance of K-12 leadership in inaugural statewide Great Leader, Great Schools summit

Associate professor Michael Schwanenberger talked about the Beat the Odds School Leadership Academy, which aims to prepare principals for various challenges. NAU has played a pivotal role in supporting the academy.
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Amid pandemic, NAU bachelor of fine arts graduates find new ways to exhibit their art

Happenings

Experts looking at the effects of drought in the Southwest

With help of NAU experts, ‘Parched’ documentary brings urgency to Southwest water crisis

The documentary gives voice to the art installation, "Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest" and expands the exhibit beyond the gallery's walls.
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Contribute to a Mountain of Giving 2020
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Volunteers needed to help set up NAU's annual luminaria display

Faculty and staff can sign up online to spend one hour filling and setting up luminaria bags.

FEATURED SPOTLIGHT

In the Spotlight: Carol Chambers

Carol Chambers, professor of forestry and president of The Wildlife Society, participated in presentations and discussions at The Wildlife Society’s 2020 Annual Conference. She led a panel discussion, “Women of Wildlife in the Field,” was part of another panel titled, “Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Wildlife Profession” and conducted a virtual networking event to develop relationships among women.