Research
Rooted in Arizona, with impact around the globe.
Finding solutions to the world's environmental challenges
From pollution dynamics and climate change to microbial ecology and water security, we strive to uncover data-driven, sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing environmental issues.
Interdisciplinary by nature.
Our research activities take place in the laboratory, in controlled growth environments and in the field. The resulting discoveries help us adapt to evolving environmental challenges while minimizing our impact.
Growing a sustainable future requires an interdisciplinary approach. Learn how we're bridging disciplinary boundaries to produce purpose-driven science with real-world impact.
Affiliated Research Centers
Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants (ALEC)
The Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants assists researchers in the analysis and identification of various micro-pollutants and contaminants while developing new research methods that will benefit investigations across Arizona.
Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining
The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining develops research and educational initiatives that enhance the environmental sustainability of mining. CESM is guided by industry and consulting professionals who identify issues of concern to the hard-rock mining and rock products industries.
Critical Zone Observatory
Our Earth's critical zone is the heterogeneous, near surface environment in which complex interactions involving rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms regulate the natural habitat and determine the availability of life-sustaining resources. A healthy critical zone supports ecosystems that produce the food we eat, natural pollution control, and natural resources upon which our economy depends.
Indigenous Resilience Center
The Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) works on the areas of food, water, and energy with tribes. IRes identifies and looks for resources to support co-designing solutions with Indigenous communities.
University of Arizona Superfund Research Center
The Superfund Research Center works to address the unique human health risks that are prevalent in the southwest regions of the United States. From water contamination and dust inhalation to arsenic exposure, the center aims to inform public health prevention strategies in communities that neighbor mine waste sites.
Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center (WEST)
The WEST Center drives research, evaluation, and technology development to ensure safe and sustainable water treatment solutions.
News, breakthroughs and profiles in science
Explore the work we're doing to put science to work to solve real-world problems.
