Cultural, Education, Local, News NAU update for Feb. 9 by Community Contributor • February 9, 2018 • Comments Off on NAU update for Feb. 9 Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 9 NAU receives $325K grant from Keck Foundation to increase access to informatics education The grant will fund a project that has the potential to establish NAU as a leader in informatics education, particularly for underrepresented student groups. Heavenly headway: NAU’s growing astronomy program increasing exploration into secrets of space With a new Ph.D. program and an influx of faculty to support it, the Department of Physics and Astronomy is opening up worlds of knowledge for faculty and students. Gold medal goals: Meet Roderick Townsend, NAU’s world championship jumper (VIDEO) With the Olympics upon us, learn more about Townsend, NAU’s jumps coach who has won multiple gold medals and was nominated for an ESPY last year. • Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ to capture Flagstaff and NAU audiences • One NAU expert’s opinion: What you should and should not be eating to be healthier • Spotlight: RANKING: Northern Arizona University • Sean Parson and Emily Ray • Flower Darby • Meliksah Demir and alumnus Andrew Haynes • Student Spotlight: Ashley Taylor • Model United Nations • Lauren Biddle • Raquel Gonzales
