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    Newswise: ‘Pursue what you want, believe in yourself and push as many boundaries as you can’
    Released: 7-Feb-2023 4:00 PM EST
    ‘Pursue what you want, believe in yourself and push as many boundaries as you can’
    Northern Arizona University

    In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on Feb. 11, Northern Arizona University asked a variety of woman scientists why they chose their field and what advice they had for women and girls hoping to follow the same path.

       
    Released: 18-Jul-2022 12:05 PM EDT
    How Long Does a Tree or Ecosystem Remember a Drought?
    Northern Arizona University

    A team of NAU scientists, led by SICCS professor Kiona Ogle, won a $3.6 million grant from the NSF to study the legacy of extreme climate events on ecosystems in the American West; they hope to not only know how long an extreme event influences ecosystems but also figure out how to better forecast such effects.

    Released: 20-Jul-2018 4:50 PM EDT
    Astronomer on Team That Discovered 12 New Moons of Jupiter Available to Discuss Findings
    Northern Arizona University

    Chad Trujillo is part of the team that is searching for Planet X, a large ice planet that orbits outside of Pluto. They also discovered a dwarf planet in 2014.

    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.

    Released: 7-May-2018 1:05 PM EDT
    Expert: NASA’s InSight could provide insight into Mars’ surface habitability, evidence of ‘marsquakes’
    Northern Arizona University

    Planetary geologist Mark Salvatore said this mission will provide the clearest look into Mars' interior structure, which will help scientists understand planetary formation and ways Earth and Mars differentiated over time.

    Released: 1-May-2018 3:50 PM EDT
    Biologist Available to Discuss CDC Report on Increase in Infections From Insects and Arachnids to Humans
    Northern Arizona University

    Nathan Nieto's overall focus is the evolution of infectious diseases in wild animals and how that translates into transmitting diseases to humans. His current research looks at ticks that submit Lyme disease and relapsing fever.

    Released: 16-Apr-2018 4:55 PM EDT
    Astronomer Available to Discuss TESS, Its Likely Contributions to Growing Field of Exoplanets
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    Astronomer Ty Robinson is available to discuss the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

    Released: 6-Sep-2017 2:05 PM EDT
    U.S. Permafrost Expert Selected to Be Lead Author for Global Report on Cryosphere, Dangers of Its Thawing
    Northern Arizona University

    Ecologist Ted Schuur studies the frozen lands in the Arctic that are thawing as the climate warms, releasing previously captured greenhouse gases into the environment and continuing the cycle.

    Released: 15-Aug-2017 2:05 PM EDT
    Manic Moonday: Astronomer Discusses #solareclipse2017, Why People Should Experience the Celestial Scenery
    Northern Arizona University

    Ty Robinson talks about what eclipses demonstrate about the movement of exoplanets and touches on how alien life may fit into this celestial event.

    Released: 23-Jan-2017 11:05 AM EST
    Film Expert Available to Discuss Coming Oscar Nominations
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    Paul Helford, the principal lecturer for creative media and film at Northern Arizona University, is available to discuss the nominations, what they mean for the film world and what nominees are likely to take home the statue.

    Released: 10-Mar-2015 12:05 PM EDT
    Professor and Students Exploring Previously Undiscovered Archaeological Sites
    Northern Arizona University

    LiDAR technology is helping archaeologists see through the thick jungle to Maya ruins in Belize.

    Released: 27-Feb-2009 1:00 PM EST
    Forestry Expert: Western U.S. Faces Similar Threat as Deadly Australian Wildfires
    Northern Arizona University

    The raging Australian wildfires that have killed more than 200 people and destroyed some 1,800 homes over the last few weeks can "absolutely happen in the western United States at any time this year," says forest ecosystem expert Wallace Covington.

    Released: 30-Jul-2008 8:00 AM EDT
    Geophysics and Earthquakes Expert Available for Comment
    Northern Arizona University

    Northern Arizona University's Dr. David S. Brumbaugh, Director of the Arizona Earthquake Information Center, is available for comment about the earthquake in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.


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