Social Sciences and Education

Galileo Stereotype is Only Part of the Truth, Astronomy Scholar Says

lstiles — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:01:50 -0700

The church persecuted Galileo, but religious leaders at the same time were excited by the new astronomy, Richard Poss suggests.

New Grant-funded Project Meant to Improve Educational Technology

leverett — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:28:43 -0700

A UA-led team of researchers has just earned a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create a tutoring system that can tailor teachings based on individual progress.

SIROW Releases Report on Women in Detention

leverett — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:47:06 -0700

A new report completed by The University of Arizona's Southwest Institute for Research on Women documents the poor conditions faced by women in Arizona's immigration detention centers.

UA Research: Cigarette Ads Still Affect Children

leverett — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:21:25 -0700

UA marketing researchers and their colleagues have found that yound children are still influenced by cigarette advertisements.

College of Education Helps Meet Need for American Indian Educators

rrmcgill — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:34:34 -0700

Tohono O'odham Community College is funding a program through federal grants and a partnership with the UA to prepare American Indians to serve as K-12 public school teachers or administrators.

German Studies Professor Edits Book on Medieval Sexuality

leverett — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:40:18 -0700

A recently published book edited by a UA professor surveys the topic of sexuality in an attempt to understand why it has historically been a taboo topic.

Four UA Colleges to Form New Partnership

cruzj — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:21:24 -0700

Colleges of Letters and Science will energize interdisciplinary partnership and cut millions in operational costs.

Education Dean Reacts to Obama Nominee

leverett — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:57:13 -0700

Ron Marx, the UA College of Education dean, said Obama's nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Education is a strong and solid pick.

Three UA Students Selected for Journalism Institute

jeffh — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:35:07 -0700

Twenty of the nation's most gifted young journalists will hone their skills with editors from The New York Times and other newspapers next month. The two-week workshop is considered a stepping stone to jobs at major news outlets.

UA Creative Writing MFA Program Introduces 'Look Book'

leverett — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:02:34 -0700

Someof the best works by the graduating class has been collected in a showcase aimed at literary agents.

UA Working to Increase Ph.D.s Among Minorities, Low-Income Students

leverett — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:19:06 -0700

The McNair Achievement Program at the UA is one of several programs that is attempting to increase the number of students who are low-income, first-generation and students of color in master's level programs.

UA Honoring Six Students with Centennial Achievement Awards

rrmcgill — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:31:37 -0700

Six outstanding students will be recognized at the December Commencement Ceremony for their integrity, ability to overcome enormous challenges to achieve a college education and contributions to self, community and family.

UA Press Publishes Several New Books

leverett — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:00:12 -0700

A group of books just published by The University of Arizona Press explore issues and topics related to archaeology, American Indian populations and border towns.

New Book Examines Apaches' Ties to Arivaipa Canyon

jeffh — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:30:17 -0700

"Big Sycamore Stands Alone" is Ian Record's study of the Western Apaches living in Arizona's Arivaipa Canyon and their struggles with other groups.

Graduate Students Lead Training for English Instructors

leverett — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:58:37 -0700

Sponsored by the UA's Writing Program, an upcoming seminar will help English composition instructors figure out ways to be more engaging in the way they teach while helping to engage their students in more active and involved learning.

UA Journalism Department is Now a School

jeffh — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:09:39 -0700

With its new designation, the UA School of Journalism can now compete for more prized grants and students.

UA to Open STEM Teacher Education Resource Center at Biosphere 2

cruzj — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:32 -0700

The Arizona Center for STEM Teachers will build capacity for high-quality science, technology, engineering and math education teachers statewide.

Anthropology Professor Honored

jeffh — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:59:37 -0700

UA Regents' Professor Mark Nichter is a recipient of the Society for Medical Anthropology's Career Achievement Award.

Poetry Center Building Honored for its Design

leverett — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:58:58 -0700

The American Institute of Architects recently honored the design work of the UA's Helen S. Schaefer Building.

Early Academic Outreach Hosts Conference for Counselors

leverett — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:20:15 -0700

Numerous UA faculty and administrators were involved in this year's day-long College Knowledge for Counselors Professional Development Conference.

Arizona State Museum Earns Major Award

leverett — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:17:29 -0700

The 2008 National Preservation Award for Demonstrated Excellence and Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections was presented to the museum in recognition of its decades-long dedication to care of its vast and varied collections.

PRISE Project Helps Navajo, Hopi Teachers With Science Training

rrmcgill — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:28:40 -0700

The UA joined the Navajo Nation Office of Diné Science, Math and Technology to develop Web training for science teachers' professional development.

Milton Marathon Happening Friday

leverett — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:39:06 -0700

Each year, community members on and off campus are invited to a 12-hour reading of Milton's "Paradise Lost."

Conference and Scholarship Benefit for American Indian Youth Begins Thursday

rrmcgill — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:08:27 -0700

The public is invited to see the Navajo comedy duo James and Ernie, with proceeds of tickets supporting American Indian educational scholarships.

Center Invites Public to Celebrate the Cuisine of the Southwest

rrmcgill — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:42 -0700

A weeklong celebration of Southwestern foods culminates on Nov. 22 with an all-day festival in Tubac, Ariz.