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The NAU Review — Health care theater, a real-life tooth fairy and what China’s politics mean for the future of our world

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2023 • Comments Off

Jan. 24, 2023

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

NAU students look in on patient hospital room

Lights, camera, SCALPEL!

When the stage lights and hospital beds meet, greatness happens. Students from NAU’s School of Nursing and the Department of Theatre collaborated to create a simulation lab as part of the Health Care Theater Class, giving students hands-on experience in their respective fields of study.

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Jenny Zamora-Garcia dressed as fairy brushes stuffed dogs teeth

Humans of Flagstaff
with Jenny Zamora-Garcia

Did you know Flagstaff has a tooth fairy? She’s an NAU alum with a closet full of costumes and a big smile to help kids overcome their fear of the dentist. Zamora-Garcia talks about her work, her alter ego and what’s on her bucket list.

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Where this is a (political) will, there is a way

With one of the fastest-growing economies and the largest human population, China is arguably the most influential country in the world. Adjunct faculty Hubert Cheung led a case study that looked at the country’s political will and agenda, hoping to learn how to navigate the powerhouse and, most importantly, how to leverage its influence for good.

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Understanding the soil of Mars, right from our backyard

Planetary scientists from Northern Arizona University are conducting tests on soil-moisture retention on volcanic dunes located near Sunset Crater, just 20 miles north of Flagstaff. The team hopes that the data they collect will help them understand how water is stored on Mars. NAU-TV captured the important work.

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