NAU researcher part of national study on dynamic muscle function / Arizona Daily Sun
Kiisa Nishikawa, a regents’ professor of biological sciences and the director of Northern Arizona University’s Biomechanics Laboratory, is co-leading research on dynamic muscle function through a $15 million National Science Foundation-funded project led by a California university.
Arizona Venture Development Corp. names CEO replacement for Andy Lombard / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)
Arizona Venture Development Corp., which directs millions in federal funds to Arizona startups with underrepresented founders, has named James Goulka its new chief executive officer. Goulka previously served as chairman and managing director of Arizona Tech Investors through 2022.
NAU doctoral student helps pave way for Indigenous researchers / Navajo-Hopi Observer
Melinda Smith, a doctoral student in Northern Arizona University’s interdisciplinary health program and a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was recently recognized with the Most Promising Graduate Student Research Scholar Award.
$24M medical careers center ready to train Tucson high school students / Arizona Daily Star
Pima County JTED will welcome high school students to its $24 million health and medical career center at The Bridges that will feature a health simulation lab and programs to train students in health, wellness, and veterinary sciences.
Phoenix officials travel to Taiwan as they plan $7 billion science park in Arizona / Phoenix Business Journal
A delegation of Phoenix leaders traveled to Taiwan to pitch Arizona as an ideal state for expansion opportunities as they plan the Sonoran Oasis Science and Technology Park, a $7 billion project around Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in north Phoenix. Upcoming
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