Image Preventing viral spread in the restroom and why closing the lid is not enough March 18, 2024 Environmental science researchers at UArizona explored the potential health hazards hidden in toilets and what people can do to mitigate risks in the restroom. Read more
Image Fulbright Scholar Alma Anides Morales uses drones to keep water basins clean and communities safe Dec. 22, 2023 The Environmental Science doctoral candidate spent six months studying soil erosion in Mexican communities to better understand how to support watersheds affected by pollution. Read more
Image Community-led Indigenous environmental health in the American Southwest Dec. 7, 2023 A $6 million NIH grant will support partnerships with Indigenous communities and CALES researchers. Read more
Image ENVS graduate student named CALES Data Science Ambassador Nov. 17, 2023 Christian Ayala-Ortiz conducts research and assists other researchers in Malak Tfaily's lab. Read more
Image Indigenous Resilience Center receives $2 million grant from Waverley Street Foundation Nov. 3, 2023 IRes was recently awarded $2 million from the Waverely Street Foundation to expand existing programs and support Indigenous experts, scholars and outreach specialists in developing local solutions to climate issues. Read more
Image From the skies to your roof, what does a raindrop pick up along the way? Oct. 17, 2023 Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta and members of the Project Harvest team work with community members to collect rainwater, analyze it for contaminants and translate the findings into bilingual interactive visualizations that are made available to the public. Read more
Image A Student's Perspective: A note on soil Sept. 30, 2023 Environmental Science graduate student Alexander Ederer shares his experience, both physically and emotionally, while conducting research in the field Read more
Image Led by 'Doing the right thing,' Joan Curry takes on role as ENVS Sept. 29, 2023 After nearly 30 years in ENVS, Joan Curry was promoted to the leadership role in August 2023. Read more
Image Ensuring Arizona's future of water access, ENVS alum takes on vital water management role Sept. 19, 2023 Rebecca Bernat, ‘21, searches for innovative solutions as the newly hired Manager of the Arizona Water Banking Authority while Colorado River levels run to an all-time low. Read more
Image On the farm or in the lab, Debankur Sanyal is a soil doctor Sept. 3, 2023 As a recently hired Soil Health Extension Specialist, Debankur Sanyal connects with growers across the state to help maintain healthy and profitable soil. Read more