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NAU update for June 22

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Northern Arizona University News

Friday, June 22
Edwards and student Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert
Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth.
Williams and family Online opportunity: Alum talks about his life-changing decision to earn a master’s degree from NAU Online
David Williams earned his master’s degree while in Tokyo, where he and his family are stationed as he finishes his career in the U.S. military. NAU Online offers degree programs for students anywhere in the world.
Patient wearing exoskeleton NAU’s Biomechatronic lab: Helping kids walk with wearable robots (VIDEO)
Recently featured on the internet series “Superhuman,” NAU scientists built lightweight, electrically powered exoskeletons to help make mobility and general movements easier and more normal for three cerebral palsy patients.
Aaron smith and student NAU entomologist launches landmark study of the desert darkling beetle
With $879,000 in funding from the NSF, Aaron Smith is doing a study that seeks to advance scientific understanding of these insects.
John Gibbs NAU physicist receives prestigious 2018 Cottrell Scholar Award
John Gibbs is one of 24 early-career teacher-scholars selected nationally from the fields of chemistry, physics and astronomy. He is the first recipient from NAU to receive this award.
• NAU receives NSF collaborative grant to improve biodiversity data software
• Next generation of Native American storytellers at NAU this summer
• NAU hosts American Indian/Indigenous Teacher Education Conference
• NAU community invited to support NAU Athletics at Independence Day parade
• NAU students, faculty participate in annual Geological Society of America meeting
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Spotlight: Michael Amundson • Steve Burrell • Stayson Isobe
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Student Spotlight: Swimming and diving team
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Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Yellowhair • Archie Amerson • Peggy Kennedy •
Jordan Steele
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