Social Sciences and Education

Galileo Stereotype is Only Part of the Truth, Astronomy Scholar Says | January 6, 2009
The church persecuted Galileo, but religious leaders at the same time were excited by the new astronomy, Richard Poss suggests. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education
New Grant-funded Project Meant to Improve Educational Technology | January 5, 2009
A UA-led team of researchers has just earned a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to create a tutoring system that can tailor teachings based on individual progress. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
SIROW Releases Report on Women in Detention | December 23, 2008
A new report completed by The University of Arizona's Southwest Institute for Research on Women documents the poor conditions faced by women in Arizona's immigration detention centers. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
UA Research: Cigarette Ads Still Affect Children | December 23, 2008
UA marketing researchers and their colleagues have found that yound children are still influenced by cigarette advertisements. | Business and Law | Health | Social Sciences and Education
College of Education Helps Meet Need for American Indian Educators | December 23, 2008
Tohono O'odham Community College is funding a program with federal grants and a partnership with the UA to prepare American Indians to serve as K-12 public school teachers or administrators.   | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
German Studies Professor Edits Book on Medieval Sexuality | December 19, 2008
A recently published book edited by a UA professor surveys the topic of sexuality in an attempt to understand why it has historically been a taboo topic. | Social Sciences and Education
Four UA Colleges to Form New Partnership | December 18, 2008
Colleges of Letters and Science will energize interdisciplinary partnership and cut millions in operational costs.  | Arts and Humanities | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
Education Dean Reacts to Obama Nominee | December 17, 2008
Ron Marx, the UA College of Education dean, said Obama's nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Education is a strong and solid pick. | Social Sciences and Education
Three UA Students Selected for Journalism Institute | December 10, 2008
Twenty of the nation's most gifted young journalists will hone their skills with editors from The New York Times and other newspapers next month. | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Creative Writing MFA Program Introduces 'Look Book' | December 9, 2008
Someof the best works by the graduating class has been collected in a showcase aimed at literary agents. | Arts and Humanities | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Working to Increase Ph.D.s Among Minorities, Low-Income Students | December 9, 2008
The McNair Achievement Program at the UA is one of several programs that is attempting to increase the number of students who are low-income, first-generation and students of color in master's level programs. | Arts and Humanities | Business and Law | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Honoring Six Students with Centennial Achievement Awards | December 9, 2008
Six outstanding students will be recognized at the December Commencement Ceremony for their integrity, ability to overcome enormous challenges to achieve a college education and contributions to self, community and family. | Arts and Humanities | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Press Publishes Several New Books | December 8, 2008
A group of books just published by The University of Arizona Press explore issues and topics related to archaeology, American Indian populations and border towns. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
New Book Examines Apaches' Ties to Arivaipa Canyon | December 8, 2008
"Big Sycamore Stands Alone" is Ian Record's study of the Western Apaches living in Arizona's Arivaipa Canyon and their struggles with other groups. | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Graduate Students Lead Training for English Instructors | December 5, 2008
Sponsored by the UA's Writing Program, an upcoming seminar will help English composition instructors figure out ways to be more engaging in the way they teach while helping to engage their students in more active and involved learning. | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Journalism Department is Now a School | December 4, 2008
With its new designation, the UA School of Journalism can now compete for more prized grants and students. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
UA to Open STEM Teacher Education Resource Center at Biosphere 2 | December 3, 2008
The Arizona Center for STEM Teachers will build capacity for high-quality science, technology, engineering and math education teachers statewide. | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
Anthropology Professor Honored | December 3, 2008
UA Regents' Professor Mark Nichter is a recipient of the Society for Medical Anthropology's Career Achievement Award. The award recognzies Nichter for his public heath research in the U.S. and the developing world. | Campus News | Social Sciences and Education
Poetry Center Building Honored for its Design | November 26, 2008
The American Institute of Architects recently honored the design work of the UA's Helen S. Schaefer Building. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education
Early Academic Outreach Hosts Conference for Counselors | November 24, 2008
The day-long College Knowledge for Counselors Professional Development Conference was held Friday. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Arizona State Museum Earns Major Award | November 24, 2008
The museum, located at the UA, has received a National Preservation Award for its conservation efforts. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
PRISE Project Helps Navajo, Hopi Teachers With Science Training | November 21, 2008
The UA joined the Navajo Nation Office of Diné Science, Math and Technology to develop Web training for science teachers' professional development. | Social Sciences and Education
Milton Marathon Happening Friday | November 20, 2008
The University of Arizona community is holding its 11th annual Milton Marathon on campus Friday. | Arts and Humanities | Campus News | Social Sciences and Education
Conference and Scholarship Benefit for American Indian Youth Begins Thursday | November 19, 2008
The public is invited to see the Navajo comedy duo James and Ernie, with proceeds of tickets supporting American Indian educational scholarships.  | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
Center Invites Public to Celebrate the Cuisine of the Southwest | November 19, 2008
A weeklong celebration of Southwestern foods culminates on Nov. 22 with an all-day festival in Tubac, Ariz. | Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences and Education
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