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The NAU Review — Fighting fire with research, helping Native children develop healthy smiles and Nico Young breaks another record

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2024 • Comments Off

March 19, 2024

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

Firefighters powering through a forest fire

NAU expert fights fire with research

State leaders recently called upon health sciences researcher Dierdra Bycura to analyze firefighter recruitment and retention across Arizona. Working with experts from the Franke College of Business, Bycura published a report showing that most firefighters in the state are satisfied with the profession, but some say they struggle with mental health and large call volumes. The report’s findings could influence future state policies.

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Painted image of a Native American baby choosing different foods

Welcome, Baby, Smile!

In an effort to reduce gum disease in Native American children, researchers from CHER hit on an innovative idea—creating culturally relevant children’s books, with children who look like the readers, focused on healthy dental hygiene.

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Madison Easton in a white lab coat sitting in a lab

Lumberjacks Abroad
Mexico edition

Madison Easton, a senior majoring in biological sciences and Spanish with a minor in photojournalism, studied in Mexico City and Querétaro. She describes the food she dreams about, a defining moment on a bus and the new path she’s on after returning to the U.S.

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A group of people sit at a roundtable and discuss student success strategies.

Showcasing 20 years of student success

Join Student Affairs at its annual Showcase of Strategies for Student Success, which includes poster presentations, conversations and a discussion with President Cruz Rivera on his philosophy of relentless welcome at NAU.

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