Cultural, Education, Local, News NAU update for Feb. 2 by Community Contributor • February 2, 2018 • Comments Off on NAU update for Feb. 2 Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will be featured on Thursdays in the University Union. NAU senior using insect engineers, sea star digestion and other natural inspiration to design homeless shelter Interior design major Tristan Hess earned a Hooper Undergraduate Research Award to fund his yearlong project combining biomimicry and civic engagement. Which microbes matter most? NAU scientists develop technique for measuring bacterial growth rates Ecoss researchers are using technologies developed at NAU to devise a metric for the growth of microbial species in their natural environments. • Students asked, Green Fund answered: NAU launches reusable container program • NAU Undergraduate Symposium registration now open • Applications being accepted for NAU’s annual assessment fair • Spotlight: RANKING: Northern Arizona University’s Crinimal Justice Program • Meliksah Demir and alumna Alex Tyra • Sodexo • RANKING: Northern Arizona University • William (Bill) Pederson