The NAU Review — A winning big idea, collaborating on water research and the President’s Achievement Awards

Feb. 21, 2023

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Five students who made up the winning team hold their giant check for $1500.

Innovative ideas, collaboration take center stage at Jacks Big IDEA

Students from a variety of disciplines recently participated in the third annual Jacks Big IDEA competition, which challenged them to develop innovative solutions to real-world issues like food waste and water scarcity. Teams had three days to develop a prototype, then present it to a panel of judges comprised of NAU experts. The competition helped the students foster creativity, practice problem-solving skills, network and build teamwork and leadership skills. The winning team, SafeCom, developed a prototype for a nearly indestructible phone case that could help rescue workers find people in the aftermath of natural disasters when Wi-Fi and cellular service are down. The team won the grand prize and will compete against schools worldwide for a grand prize of $5,000.

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Learn how NAU is helping protect Arizona’s water

A collaboration between NAU, UArizona and ASU aims to address water scarcity by enhancing water recharge. The three-year, $3.7 million project will assess the potential for capturing water that would be lost to evaporation and storing it underground.

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🚨 Don’t wait! Nominate someone today 🚨

Know a staff member who goes above and beyond on the job and represents NAU throughout the community? Nominate them for the President’s Achievement Award. The deadline is Feb. 28.

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Creating better leaders, one student at a time

Hailey Case, who joined the EDGE Leadership Experience before her first year at NAU, talks about the importance of gaining leadership experience on National Leadership Day.

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Professional Education Programs Annual Career Fair; check out Handshake to learn more and register! 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 24, DuBois Center

2023 Showcase of Strategies for Student Success: march 28, High country Conference Center; submit proposals by March 1

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