Tag: NAU
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Play can improve health. Tech is making that happen.
A new grant from the Flinn Foundation is allowing computer scientist Jared Duval to expand his work around making healthcare technology both effective and fun. Duval, an assistant professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, won the two-year, $300,000 grant to support his work in health-related research that benefits Arizona. His far-reaching work, which includes everything from helping people…
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NAU Spring 2026 Commencement
NAU’s Spring Commencement will take place May 8-9, 2026, at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff. Friday, May 8, 2026 10 a.m. College of Education The W.A. Franke College of Business 3 p.m. College of Arts and Letters College of Health and Human Services Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing Saturday, May 9, 2026…
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Healing in harmony
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, music is medicine. As founder of the NAU-based choir Mountain Tremors since 2016, Fé Murray has 10 years of proof. “People with Parkinson’s may experience pain or periods where movement feels ‘stuck’ or difficult to initiate,” Murray said. “With music, that discomfort may become less noticeable.” Created a decade ago to support northern Arizonans with…
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HEALTH CAREER FAIR AND BOOKSTORE POPUP EVENT
Even if you’re not job hunting yet, participating can be beneficiall Network with industry professionals: Build connections that can lead to referrals or future collaborations Explore opportunities: Discover different roles, internships, or organizations Gather information: Gain an understanding about the job application process Thursday, March 26th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person NAU…
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AI for action
A new grant will create a visionary program designed to empower high school students to drive real change in their communities. With funding from the National Communication Association’s 2026 Communication Pedagogy Grant , NAU associate professor Zhan Xu and professor of practice Janice Sweeter, along with collaboration from K. Hazel Kwon from Arizona State University and Young Eun Moon from the University of Mississippi, are developing an innovative curriculum to show teens how…
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Doctoral student wins NSF fellowship for research into synthetic elastins
Ashley Martinez was not interested in doing research. When she was an undergraduate biology student at NAU and struggling in her classes, the thought of adding more work was overwhelming. She approached research reluctantly, finally deciding to do it “just so I could say that I tried it.” She found a Hispanic woman doing research in…
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NAU Athletic Training Virtual Information Session
Join the NAU MSAT Program for a virtual open house for an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program. Thursday, December 11th 1:00 pm – 2:oo pm Virtual
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NAU Occupational Therapy Virtual Open House
Interested in learning about our program? Join us for one of our upcoming Virtual Open Houses to learn more about our program and for an opportunity to ask questions Friday, December 5th 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Virtual
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STEMming from an interest in science
In 2021, STEM jobs made up almost a quarter of the U.S. workforce. A decade later, that number is expected to grow by more than 10%—more than twice the anticipated growth rate of total employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But it’s not just those jobs. Many jobs are increasingly using technology. Case in…
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This breakthrough tool could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s
NAU researchers are experimenting with new technology that could help medical providers easily detect Alzheimer’s disease early and prevent its advance. Led by Travis Gibbons, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, and fueled in part by a grant from the Arizona Alzheimer’s Association, the research project centers on the brain’s metabolism—specifically, how it…
