Five-year multidisciplinary initiative focused on tree species critical to Western Apache tribal communities
Assistant professor Sara Souther of Northern… Read more
Plant ecologist awarded NSF grant for restoring the culturally important Emory oak
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
NAU joins TAPDINTO-STEM Alliance to foster inclusion and collaboration for students with disabilities in STEM fields
Collective impact approach to enhance workforce development and increase graduation rates
People with disabilities are one of the most significantly underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and employment. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), in 2016 19.5 percent of undergraduate students reported a disability.
Students with disabilities… Read more
Engineers developing ‘smart’ bikes to improve cycling safety, efficiency
Intelligent cycling project also intended to increase use of bicycles so as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars
According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global market for ‘smart’ cars—vehicles featuring a range of technologies and connectivity solutions featuring geospatial and remote sensing—has grown dramatically in recent years, and is expected to reach $225.16 billion by 2027.
Manufacturers haven’t yet incorporated these advanced technologies… Read more
NAU sponsors 2021 Flagstaff Festival of Science Sept. 17-26, featuring 100 free family-friendly events
Archaeologist Jaime Awe kicks off 10-day community festival; other events highlight NAU scientists, artists and educators
Locally known as “The Best 10 Days of the Year,” the Festival of Science continues to be a cornerstone event for the Flagstaff community, with Northern Arizona University playing a key role in the festival’s success.
Now in its 32nd… Read more
Funded through NSF grant, NAU researcher strives to increase participation of neurodiverse students in STEM fields
Neurodivergent thinkers – individuals who, for example, may be on the autism spectrum or experience conditions such as Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia or mental disorders such as depression and anxiety – are an untapped human resource in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.… Read more
NAU researchers partner with Coconino County Attorney’s Office to develop criminal justice deflection and diversion infrastructure
In Coconino County, individuals are admitted to jail twice as often per year as the national average, with about 3,093 per 100,000 people per year admitted to Coconino County Detention Facility (CCDF).
To address the incarceration rate, Northern Arizona University faculty members are collaborating with Coconino County Attorney’s Office to analyze the… Read more