Local, News NAU update for March 24 by Community Contributor • March 24, 2017 • Comments Off on NAU update for March 24 NAU becomes international leader in STEM education The Center for Science Teaching and Learning hosted its first international visitors—with hopes of expanding STEM curriculum world-wide. NAU study finds drought-quenching bacteria protect plants from climate stress The study, led by doctoral student Rachel Rubin, determined bacteria could play a significant role in increasing crop yields in the future. NAU geology students to learn hands-on volcanology in Mexico field course The project, which is funded by 100,000 Strong in the Americas, will connect American students with geology students and professors from a Mexican university. President Cheng, Japanese leaders promote ongoing collaborations Administrators discussed the Interdisciplinary Global Program, joint research opportunities and potential future projects among faculty. • NAU holds hearing for proposed 2017-18 tuition • 3 Minute Research Presentation a chance for NAU grad students to share work • Exhibit celebrating everyday inspiration coming to NAU Art Museum • NAU occupational therapists earn grants to study Native Americans with disabilities • Public invited to reception for local artists • Spotlight: Matt A. Casado • Northern Arizona University • Marisa Garcia Rodriguez •Glenny Carter • Eric Deschamps, Max Dass and Ron Gray Student Spotlight: Miranda Perrone, Renee Sanders and Patrick Shin • Sabrina Wade
