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Nicolette Gomez addressing the first cohort of graduates of the Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab

Pascua Yaqui entrepreneur empowers Native business owners through tech education

Zoe Montaño, Reporter September 25, 2024

Only 2.2% of Pascua Yaqui tribal members have their own business, including both incorporated and unincorporated ventures, according to the United States Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey...

Compost cat, Jessica Harris posing in front of a mixing pile. Photo by: Derek Gaines/Arizona Sonora News

Social media helps UA group spread environmental message

Derek Gaines February 23, 2018

Millennials and social media go together like peanut butter and jelly. With the internet accessible from just a few clicks of your cellphone, the concept of communication and education has been...

Turning waste products into plastics

Turning waste products into plastics

Nicholas Johnson February 23, 2017

University of Arizona chemists hope to profit on the smelly remains of refined petroleum after discovering a way to turn sulfur into plastic infrared lenses. The process of hydro desulfurization...

University of Arizona student Catherine Lowe '17 falls into the technology trap by putting herself at risk for future eye problems.

Eye killing is the new pastime of the 21st century

Rachael Vargas February 15, 2017

The children of the 21st century have a new nickname: vision killers. They are the first generation to grow up in this technological world, but this so called “access” has its downfall. All this...

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...

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