NAU News for April 16, 2021 — ‘Seven new Regents’ professors (including Miguel José Yacamán) showcase NAU’s research and scholarly excellence’ and more news

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Collage of 7 Regents' professors Seven new Regents’ professors showcase NAU’s research and scholarly excellence
Regents’ professor is a recognition afforded to only 3 percent of all faculty and is truly an honor. Each was nominated by their peers for outstanding achievements and international recognition in their fields. The Arizona Board of Regents approved the promotions at their meeting Thursday.
Madison McNeal virtually presenting That’s a wrap: Second virtual Undergraduate Symposium sees another year of student success despite pandemic
The symposium was held online for the second year in a row, but that didn’t stop students from showcasing their talents, ongoing research and accomplishments achieved in the midst of a pandemic.
Shantel Henry 🎓 Graduate Shantel Henry: Scientist from the start finds her place in STEM
A first-generation senior studying biology and chemistry, Henry has realized her self-worth through undergraduate research with professors Frank von Hippel and Catherine Propper. Henry presented a poster at this week’s Virtual Undergraduate Expo and Symposium.
Collage of authors The Diné legacy: NAU professors, alumni join long list of contributors to collaborate, share stories in new anthology of Navajo literature
NAU professor Jeff Berglund was co-editor on the anthology, which represents Diné literary artistry and features interviews, biographies and contributions from several Diné authors, including NAU alumni. The collection has received several positive reviews.
ECOSS climate change graphic Deciduous trees offset carbon loss from Alaskan boreal fires, new study out of NAU finds
The study, led by Ecoss’ Michelle Mack, began after the 2004 fire season in Alaska, which led to a dramatic shift in the trees that grew in the area. Researchers found the aspen and birch trees absorbed more carbon more quickly than the black spruce it replaced.
Mars Landing graphic Mars’ moment: Planetary scientists from NAU, USGS share experiences watching Perseverance land on the Red Planet
Postdoc Valerie Payre and assistant professor Mark Salvatore said the rover’s seven-minute descent through the atmosphere and onto Mars’ surface, while a little nerve-wracking, was a triumph. They’re eagerly anticipating the data that will be returned to Earth.
Arizona launching COVID-19 vaccination site at NAU Fieldhouse on April 19
Bonjour, Bordeaux! NAU, French university establish dual degree exchange program
School of Art showcases senior talent in annual Spring BFA Exhibition
BLOG: What Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to me
Spotlight: RANKINGS: Northern Arizona University Special Collections and Archives Michael McCarthy, Rachel Bacon, Evie Garcia, Heather Williamson, Julie A. Baldwin, retired professor Dorothy Dunn and graduate student Morgan Lee-Regalado Hustead Linnea Evans Carol Chambers Brian Petersen Emily Schneider Lori Poloni-Staudinger Kristen Waring Morgan Vigil-Hayes Kevin Gurney and Geoffrey Roest Truong Nghiem and graduate student Viet-Anh Le Fatemeh Afghah Igor Steinmacher and Marco Gerosa Logan Berner
Student Spotlight: Ahmad Almohammedsaleh, Brittany Riser, Juris Tan and Kyle Telesco Jaime Begay Keondre Wudtee Taylor Lane, Whitney Holeva-Eklund and professors Derek Sonderegger, Timothy Behrens and Dirk de Heer Marcella Caprario, Brock Wojtalewicz, An Nguyen, Audrey Murray and Jennifer Glng Madison Montgomery, Paige Maling, Taryn Benham, Rylie Curran, Abby Donathan and Emma Robson Kyle Thomas, Emily Waffle, Gabriela Gardner, Richard Howard, Raini Leveen, Iliana Martinez, Nicole Neilson, Janae Ziebell, Mariana Jones, Paige Knaub, Isaac Alstrin and Sarah Kline Haley Dunleavy
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