Title: Master of Science in Biostatistics virtual open house
Summary: The School of Medicine is throwing a virtual open house party on Friday, May 24, to celebrate the launch of the Master of Science in Biostatistics. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn more about this exciting program and ask some burning questions. The party will start with a short and sweet presentation by our friendly and knowledgeable faculty, followed by a lively and interactive Q session. So grab your virtual drinks and join us for a fun and informative evening. Don’t forget to RSVP by May 18. We can’t wait to see you there!

Title: health
Summary: Some countries are trying to save the planet by charging people for polluting the air. They call it a price on carbon emissions. It’s like a tax, but for bad things. In 2023, they made a lot of money from this scheme. A whopping $104 billion! That’s enough to buy a lot of ice cream, or maybe a spaceship.

Title: Helping Transfer Students Thrive in Science
Summary: ”’ Join the fun and exciting four-week summer program at the University of California San Diego, where you can learn how to do research like a pro! Thanks to the generous donation by the Patricia  Christopher Weil Family Foundation, you’ll get to work with amazing mentors and explore cutting-edge topics. Don’t miss this chance to boost your resume and have a blast! ”’

Title: How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades
Summary: Did you know that solar events can affect Earth’s upper atmosphere? It’s true! And understanding this is super important for keeping our satellites, crewed missions, and infrastructure safe. But don’t worry, we’re not just sitting around waiting for more data to come in. We’re out there collecting it!

Title: Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Summary: Meet the brain whisperer, Professor Laurie Santos! She’s a cognitive scientist and a Yale University Psychology Professor who’s spent her career cracking the code of our brains. She’s got some mind-blowing findings on how we can re-train our brains to make better choices, build better habits, and ultimately be happier. So, grab a seat and get ready to have your brain blown!

Title: Food Science College Bowl Team Wins IFT Regional, Earns Spot In National Finals
Summary: The University of A’s food science students have taken the competition by storm, claiming first place in the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association College Bowl South-Central Competition. With their impressive skills, the U of A’s food science college bowl team has earned a spot in the national contest in July, where they will face off against the best and brightest in the field. Get ready to feast your eyes on some seriously delicious and innovative food science!

Title: CodeCrew hosts 4th annual ExCITE Awards honoring excellence in computer science, technology
Summary: CodeCrew, the coding geniuses, celebrated their 4th annual ExCITE Awards, where they honored the best and brightest in computer science. And let me tell you, they raised a whopping $106,000, breaking their own record for a single CodeCrew event. Talk about a coding party!

Title: Human Development and Family Science
Summary: Jake Burns, the Human Development and Family Sciences prodigy, graduated May 2024 with a minor in Social Justice and Civic Responsibilities. He also won the prestigious “Excellence in HDF” award, which he probably deserved more than anyone else.

Title: Doctoral Students Tackle Impactful Research
Summary: Congratulations to Nicole Choquette and Emmanuel Lozada-Soto, the lucky winners of the 2024 Kenneth R. Keller Research Award! This prestigious award comes with a whopping $2,500 prize for their outstanding doctoral dissertation research in the college. While corn and soybeans are important crops, these two researchers wanted to take their studies to the next level by exploring new frontiers. Who knows what exciting discoveries they’ll make next?

Title: 6 things to help you understand UTEP’s NSF grant suspension
Summary: The National Science Foundation has decided to take a break from what could have been a $160 million grant to the Borderland over the next 10 years. The NSF hasn’t said what it is looking into, but the University of Texas at El Paso said an internal investigation found some questionable claims in the original proposal. Looks like the Borderland might have to find another way to spice up its research.