NAU Researchers Shine with Groundbreaking Studies
This month, Northern Arizona University (NAU) researchers have been making significant strides in various scientific fields. From investigating the impact of thawing Arctic permafrost to mapping safe water sources on the Navajo Nation, their work is capturing widespread attention. For more updates on these high-impact studies, visit The NAU Review.
Climate Change and Permafrost Thawing
Regents’ professor Ted Schuur, from the Department of Biological Sciences and the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society, has been examining the climatic effects of thawing permafrost in Arctic Alaska. This crucial research was featured in AP News.
Asteroid Defense and NASA’s DART Mission
Cristina Thomas, an associate professor in the Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science, led a team in NASA’s DART mission. She discussed the implications of the mission with Space.com. The mission aimed to test planetary defense strategies by redirecting an asteroid’s course.
Remote Sensing and Archaeological Mapping
A collaborative effort between NAU’s Radiant Center for Remote Sensing and the National Park Service has resulted in the detailed digital mapping of Wukoki Pueblo. This project aims to make the site accessible globally, as highlighted in KJZZ.
Alien Life Research
Ecoinformatics professor Chris Doughty’s research on extraterrestrial life has been covered by Popular Science and Universe Today. The study investigates the potential for advanced life forms on other planets.
Mapping Safe Water on Navajo Nation
Professor Jani Ingram of the chemistry department has spearheaded efforts to map safe drinking water sources on the Navajo Nation. Her work, necessitated by groundwater contamination from uranium mining, was featured in the Arizona Republic and MSN.
Space Exploration and Trans-Neptunian Objects
Doctoral student Anastasia Morgan has conducted pioneering research on Trans-Neptunian Objects using NASA’s Hubble and Webb telescopes. Her study was featured on Space.com.
Forest Carbon Cycle Changes
Darby Bergl’s research delves into the carbon absorption rates of temperate forests, using data from two decades of observation in a New Hampshire forest. This study, which raises concerns about future carbon storage, was highlighted by MSN.
Conservation Efforts for Narrow-Headed Gartersnakes
Under the guidance of Erika Nowak, doctoral student Bryan Carlin is working to reintroduce the narrow-headed gartersnake into Oak Creek. His conservation efforts, temporarily disrupted by the Pocket Fire, have been detailed by the Arizona Daily Sun.
Innovations in Biomechatronics
Sam Hopkins, a doctoral student from Zach Lerner’s Biomechatronics Lab, is making waves with his work on a new ankle orthotic. Inspired by Iron Man, his innovations were discussed in an interview on KJZZ. Hopkins recently received a fellowship from the National Institutes of Health to further his research.
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