NAU update for Jan. 19

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Friday, Jan. 19

New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA and its related characteristics—and how these relationships emerge at the population level. NAU ethnic studies professor discusses Martin Luther King’s life, legacy Frederick Gooding Jr, who studies African-American history, talked about the importance of every American carrying on King’s legacy. The 50th anniversary of King’s assassination is later this year. NAU scientists lead DoD project to assess environmental impact of changing climate on boreal forests Researchers at NAU recently launched a multi-year project to assess the resiliency and vulnerability of the boreal forest on DoD lands across central Alaska. • One NAU professor’s opinion: Making your New Year’s resolutions stick • NAU aids Navajo Nation with Growing in Beauty Partnership Program • Public invited to explore NAU’s new Human Performance Lab at ribbon cutting • REMINDER: Stay in the know for snow • Spotlight: RANKINGS: Northern Arizona University’s Bachelor’s, Master’s in Nursing, Master’s in Business and Master’s in Education programs • John Gibbs • Con Slobodchikoff • David Trilling • Christopher Edwards • Student Spotlight: Alina Staffeldt and Christina Torrente • Collegiate Wind Competition team