Program will incorporate learning activities that focus on math and computational thinking to prepare K-5 students for STEM fields
Native Americans are one of the least represented populations when it comes to participation in the field of computer science (CS). Moreover, Native American participation in science, technology,… Read more
Award will also fund training of graduate and undergraduate researchers in molecular lab techniques, greenhouse work and bioinformatic analyses
The Douglas fir is one of the most economically important timber trees in the U.S. Harvested for the strength of its wood in a wide variety of uses, especially in fencing, home construction and decking, it’s considered the backbone of the western timber industry. But warming temperatures and… Read more
One of only 15 scientists honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine
Assistant professor Cristina Thomas of Northern Arizona University has been named an Emerging Scholar by the leading education magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in its Jan. 20, 2022 issue. The publication annually recognizes an interdisciplinary group… Read more
Amanda Hunter’s commitment to Indigenous health equity, specifically for youth and young adults, is shaping her prolific work as a Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) postdoctoral scholar.
Her interest in developing Indigenous health equity started almost 10 years ago. After earning her bachelor’s degree in physiology,… Read more
Award will also fund development of STEM program leveraging visualization and storytelling to show the ‘hidden beauty’ in fluid mechanics computer modeling
Accurately measuring blood flow is critical to the fundamental understanding of cardiovascular disease and clinical decision making. Although researchers have made great strides in computational and experimental blood flow modeling, reliable… Read more
Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy
Mechanical engineer and inventor Zach Lerner, assistant professor in Northern Arizona University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded $2.1 million by the National Institutes of Health’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health &… Read more