Ben Ruddell and Richard Rushforth, with collaborators throughout the country, looked at how much water conservation can readily and affordably be achieved in each region and industry by studying what conservation measures were already working and considering how much water is being used. Read More.
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NAU awarded $1.5 million grant to examine adaptability of natural systems
In collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden and ASU, NAU researchers will use the grant money to study how natural systems in the American Southwest might adapt to increasing temperatures and invasive species. Read More.
Fall 2020 Career & Graduate School Virtual Recruiting Experience, October 15-16 2020
We are delighted to provide a virtual platform for your organization to connect with and recruit NAU students! Read More.
NAU biologist part of international team to sequence genome of rare reptilian ‘living fossil’
In a study published Aug. 5 in Nature, an interdisciplinary, international team of researchers including SICCS faculty, Marc Tollis, , in partnership with Māori tribe Ngātiwai, sequenced, assembled and analyzed the complete genome of the Sphenodon punctatus, or the tuatara, a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs. It hasn’t changed much in the 150 million to 250 million years since then. Read More.
NAU research team sees major shift in relationship between state-by-state traffic and COVID-19 cases, offering insights into effects of lockdown policies
Dr. Kevin Gurney and Pawlok Dass, have been exploring the relationship between new data on daily traffic and the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The analysis shows that prior to the end of March, U.S. traffic activity—a useful proxy for a return to pre-COVID economic activity—declined rapidly as the number of COVID-19 cases increased. However, since that time, traffic activity and COVID-19 cases have been exhibiting strong regional patterns, with states such as California and Texas… Read more
NAU-SICCS launches Professional Community on LinkedIn
SICCS community, welcome! I’m the current Director of the school, Ben Ruddell. Please reach out to me personally if you’d like to talk about the school. We’re aggressively seeking partners with companies, alumni, and especially anyone who wants to discuss internships, scholarships, and co-op programs. We’re also looking for industry and advisory board members who want to help us create a positive impact on our community.
Also, please share this group with everyone you know who is related to… Read more