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Summit College,online newsroom,Center for Emerg Mgt and Homeland Sec
Montana receives a security update from UA student
Sam Sottosanti, an emergency management and homeland security major, is applying what he's learned in class as an intern with NorthWestern Energy in "Big Sky Country" this summer.
07/23/2019
online newsroom
Physics professor shares insight into the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing
UA physics professor Dr. Sergei Lyuksyutov has a theory as to how the United States made it to the moon—and it has nothing to do with internet conspiracy.
07/18/2019
Summit College,online newsroom,Engineering & Science Tech
Surveying and Mapping Program again receives national recognition
UA’s program is one of only three to receive the award for four consecutive years.
07/3/2019
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Zips Electric Racing brings home more trophies
Young team finished fifth at second-ever competition.
07/2/2019
Research,online newsroom,College of Business Administration
Are Ohio businesses benefitting from the drilling boom?
UA economics professor among those studying how recent oil and gas boom has affected businesses in Ohio and across the country.
07/2/2019
Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center,online newsroom
University fills 26 full-time faculty positions in areas of distinction
The new faculty members will be in place for the fall 2019 semester.
07/1/2019
Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Powering a Solution: Professor takes charge at improving lithium ion battery safety
The research to improve Li-ion batteries is relatively new, especially for use in electric vehicles.
07/1/2019
School of Social Work,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Part of this social worker’s path to recovery is helping others find their own
Nicole M. Minor overcame some daunting circumstances to earn her degrees at UA.
06/28/2019
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Students create adaptable canoe seat for campers with physical disabilities
The chair helps users to sit comfortably and have additional support for their back, legs, waist and torso.
06/28/2019
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,BME engineering
UA professor receives $1.13M federal grant to further develop 3D breast tumor models
The goal of Dr. Hossein Tavana's research is to improve drug testing and lead to the discovery of new, more effective anticancer drugs.
06/28/2019
