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NAU update for Aug. 3

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Northern Arizona University News

Friday, Aug. 3
Mars illustration Think twice before moving to Mars—NAU planetary scientist refutes terraforming in
NASA study
Christopher Edwards and his team found that making Mars more like Earth, so astronauts can explore without spacesuits, is unlikely to be successful even with more advanced technology because there’s not enough carbon dioxide in Mars’ atmosphere.
Cheng with students One year in, NAU Teachers Academy educating students where they work and live
To help combat the state’s teacher shortage, each of the three Arizona institutions of higher education began a Teachers Academy last fall. Today, almost all of NAU’s students are returning for the second year of the program, and dozens more are in the application process.
Old book Lost and found literature: NAU professor translates ancient Manichean papyrus manuscript 
Comparative religions professor Jason DeBuhn received grants from NAU, NIH and the Australian Research Council for his translation of the Kephalaia manuscript.
Adair Patterson and Catherine Gehing NAU undergrad research examines role of soil fungi in pinyon pine survival during
record drought
A team of NAU researchers has been studying the importance of soil fungi to the growth and survival of pinyon pine for more than two decades. Now, an NAU undergrad is serving as the study’s lead author.
• NAU School of Art launches New Media Art Degree Emphasis
• NAU team facilitates joint agreement for cooperative stewardship of Canyon de Chelly
• Warming the community: NAU garden provides firewood to those in need
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