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Released: 21-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Psychologists agree — unexpected separation from parents is harmful to children both in the short and long-term
Arizona State University (ASU)

The Arizona State University Department of Psychology has a proud history of research supporting children and adolescents experiencing crisis, anxiety or trauma. Scientists in the department have produced several internationally renowned intervention programs to help improve their long-term outcomes..

 
Released: 20-Jun-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Entomologist launches landmark study of the desert darkling beetle
Northern Arizona University

With $879,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation, Northern Arizona University entomologist Aaron Smith recently embarked on a major study that seeks to advance scientific understanding of these remarkable insects, including their phylogeny, evolutionary history and global biodiversity patterns.

Released: 20-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
NAU receives NSF collaborative grant to improve software used to manage biodiversity data
Northern Arizona University

Led by the Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research, the project will create a new version of the Symbiota software which will increase the platform’s digital specimen records, expand its use by researchers, improve sustainability and enrich education and outreach activities.

Released: 18-Jun-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Studying Mars on Earth: Planetary scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University assistant professor Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth.

Released: 18-Jun-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Studying Mars on Earth: Planetary scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert
Northern Arizona University

Christopher Edwards received a $1.2 million grant from the PSTAR program to explore extreme environments on Earth for habitability and biosignatures, which can allow scientists to predict what to look for in space missions.

Released: 13-Jun-2018 4:45 PM EDT
Remember: Only You (and Artificially Intelligent Drones) Can Prevent Forest Fires
Arizona State University (ASU)

A team of ASU students built an AI drone to detect wildfires before they become catastrophic. The students will compete for a $100,000 prize in an international Microsoft pitch competition this summer.

Released: 11-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Physicist receives prestigious 2018 Cottrell Scholar Award
Northern Arizona University

By Julie Hammonds Office of the Vice President for ResearchA Northern Arizona University physicist who studies complex, hybrid nanomaterials has been recognized for his academic leadership and the quality and innovation of his research. The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) recently named assistant professor John Gibbs a 2018 Cottrell Scholar.

Released: 7-Jun-2018 7:05 PM EDT
Mars Researcher Available to Discuss NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovering Methane, Organic Material on Mars
Northern Arizona University

Mark Salvatore, who studied the surface of the Red Planet, also is part of a team that collaborates with scientists, engineers and NASA's rover operations to guide the Curiosity around Mars.

7-Jun-2018 3:20 PM EDT
Scientist Contributes to Significant Advance in Silicon Photonics
Northern Arizona University

By Julie Hammonds Office of the Vice President for ResearchNorthern Arizona University assistant professor Ryan Behunin collaborated with a team of physicists from Yale and the University of Texas at Austin in discovering an innovative way to manipulate light in silicon. By demonstrating a new type of laser that amplifies light with sound waves in a silicon chip, the team’s research represents a significant advance in the field of silicon photonics.

Released: 4-Jun-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Major land restoration study to identify "foundation species" best suited for seed production
Northern Arizona University

As climate change brings more severe, more frequent wildfires and droughts throughout the western United States, land managers are increasingly challenged to find the best restoration approaches—and the right kinds of seeds to plant for successful outcomes. At the same time, pollinators such as bees, birds and butterflies are in decline, which poses a major threat to both conservation and agriculture. A cross-disciplinary team of NAU ecologists recently received a five-year, $935,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study which plants are most fit for restoring damaged lands and capable of supporting diverse pollinator communities.



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