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Arizona Sonoran News

The AI within Cognitive and Autonomous Test vehicle from the University of Arizona's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering allows it to dodge obstacles on the road and drive by itself via sensors in a controlled environment. (Photo by: Jessica Blackburn/Arizona Sonora News)

Computer science experts say concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence valid

Jessica Blackburn February 25, 2018

The words “dangerous artificial Intelligence” might bring images of robot assassins to mind. However, science fiction films such as James Cameron’s The Terminator and Alex Garland’s EX_MACHINA...

GMT mirror segment 2 undergoes final polishing processes. Photograph by Jules Zappone, Arizona Sonora News Service ©2017.

How to build a 27-foot mirror under a football stadium

Jules Zappone December 6, 2017

Beneath the east bleachers of  Arizona Stadium, the most delicate and perfected mirror-making process takes place. The University of Arizona’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory is famous...

A picture of the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering's autonomous vehicle on Thursday February 9th. Photo by Louis Vitiritti Arizona Sonora News.

UA seeks opportunity in autonomous cars

asnsadmin February 23, 2017

The University of Arizona Tech Parks lost out on becoming a federal testing site for autonomous vehicles last month, but they are not giving up. The parks will continue testing and developing...

STEM education offers promise of jobs

STEM education offers promise of jobs

Michael Edmond March 24, 2016

    The state of Arizona has twice the amount of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) job openings than workers who are qualified to fill them. With a 2-to-1 ratio of job...

Science City attracts young minds to Tucson's Festival of Books

Science City attracts young minds to Tucson’s Festival of Books

Samantha-Jo Roth April 4, 2014

http://youtu.be/ufFeUIwP9Mw This year’s Tucson Festival of Books is an event showcasing more than just books. The celebration of literacy and learning is also highlighting science. The local festival...

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