NAU News — Arizona GEAR UP creates college and career readiness guide for middle school students

	NAU planetary scientist named key partner on NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission Christopher Edwards is working with the team to link the measurements of multiple instruments together and analyze data about the moon’s surface. Doctoral student Christian Tai Udovicic and postdoc Jennifer Buz also are involved.
	NAU alumnus authors research into groundwater, an often overlooked, but essential factor in Colorado River management practices Riley Swanson’s study developed new methods of measuring groundwater in subbasins of the Colorado River, which could be key to informing decisions about its future water management.
	NAU professor discusses importance of K-12 leadership in inaugural statewide Great Leader, Great Schools summit Associate professor Michael Schwanenberger talked about the Beat the Odds School Leadership Academy, which aims to prepare principals for various challenges. NAU has played a pivotal role in supporting the academy.
	Amid pandemic, NAU bachelor of fine arts graduates find new ways to exhibit their art Select BFA students usually showcase their art in NAU’s Beasley Gallery, but with strict COVID-19 restrictions in place, gallery goers are limited. So, students have turned to online galleries, allowing their work to be seen and enjoyed by much larger audiences.
	Arizona GEAR UP creates college and career readiness guide for middle school students For two decades, NAU has led Arizona GEAR UP—a statewide program aimed at preparing K-12 students for college and a career after graduation with hopes to increase the percentage of adults who hold a postsecondary education credential or degree.
	Cutting short study abroad programs didn’t stop NAU students from maximizing experience When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March, nearly 200 NAU students living, studying and conducting research in 22 countries were called home, interrupting their semesters and forcing them to quickly shift gears to avoid falling behind.