(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Jan. 24, 2023.) Research by sleep scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry shows a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults. A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson identified a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may help reduce suicide … [Read more...]
UA Student’s Project Captures Tucson’s Linguistic Diversity
(Published by UANews.org on April 28, 2017) Christian Ruvalcaba launched the Language Capital Project to map where native speakers of non-national languages gather. It serves as a resource for new residents to connect with established immigrants and refugees. Inspired by Tucson's Nur Market on Speedway Boulevard, and by his doctoral coursework and his immigrant experience, UA second language acquisition and teaching student Christian Ruvalcaba launched the Language Capital … [Read more...]
Integrating Indigenous Wisdom and Western Medicine
(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Nov. 22, 2021) Dr. Tommy Begay is using sleep research to combat PTSD for Native populations impacted by historical trauma. For Tommy K. Begay, PhD, MPH, his work is deeply connected to his and his ancestors’ past. “The work I do today is based on what I learned from my great-grandmother,” said Dr. Begay. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucsonresearch assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry … [Read more...]
Harmful Alcohol Use Rising During Pandemic, UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Say
(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Feb. 15, 2021.) A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry found hazardous alcohol use increased monthly for those under stay-at-home orders. TUCSON, Ariz. — The ongoing pandemic has had a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse – especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs – according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences … [Read more...]
Solar Oven Construction with Scott Kerr
Heya Scott, I’ve been digging into our shared experiences, and was excited to find this June 2012 article in Zocalo Magazine. You directed our collaborative solar oven building project – done in “the spirit of mathematical and culinary experimental fun!" Your carpentry and geometry skills were spot on! My written translation of the math, less so. But, I'm loving the last graf: Scott remarked, “I guess it would have been easier and less time consuming to buy one online.” I … [Read more...]
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