Partnership for Native American cancer prevention awarded $15.7 million *
A Northern Arizona University and Arizona Cancer Center collaboration seeking solutions to cancer disparities among Native Americans is receiving a $15.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute
Jani Ingram, an associate professor in NAU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, explains, “The long-term objective of the project is to explore the relationship between cancer disparities for the Navajo Nation and chronic exposure to environmental uranium.” Read full article here.

Book brings need for turtle conservation out of hiding *
They’ve been on the Earth for more than 200 million years, but these days, turtles are in trouble.Read full article here.

Renewable energy conference sparks ideas *
The electricity in the air was palpable at last week’s 2009 Southwest Renewable Energy Conference at the High Country Conference Center. Leading energy experts, activists, policy-makers and business owners gathered to exchange ideas regarding the theme, “Integrating State and Federal Policy with Technology to bring Renewables to the Grid.” Read full article here.

Arctic lakes help scientists understand climate change *
A clearer picture of climate change is emerging from the sediment drawn from the bottom of Arctic lakes. Read full article here.

NAU announces new school for ‘green’ curriculum *
tudents interested in pursuing an environmental career at Northern Arizona University will find an integrated and streamlined approach in the university’s new School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainabilit Read full article here.

Conference on campus to highlight green jobs, technology
and policy *
Innovative technology, renewable energy policies and green jobs will be the focus of the 2009 Southwest Renewable Energy Conference, Sept. 10 and 11 at the High Country Conference Center. Get more info here.

NAU researchers unearth the potential of fungus in soil *
Northern Arizona University research is helping lead the way for farmers to harness the power of soil instead of chemicals to fertilize crops. Read full article here.

Eco meeting to promote sustainable society, NAU research *
To help clear a greener path for society, more than 30 NAU scientists will present their recent sustainability research during the Ecological Society of America annual meeting in Albuquerque Aug. 3 through 7. Read full article here.

Students seek ‘green’ motors for Colorado River boats *
NAU engineering students are working toward the day when electric motors replace gas motors on the Colorado River. Read full article here.

Free ride to work *
Climb aboard and watch an Inside NAU TV segment featuring employees who are helping their budget and the environment by riding the bus to work thanks to a free NAU ecoPASS.

Professor elected president of Society for Conservation Biology *
An NAU professor has been elected president of a global community of more than 10,000 conservation professionals. Read full article here.

Helping birds and bats share the sky with wind farms *
To protect the birds and bats living on the Colorado Plateau from the rapidly growing wind energy industry, researchers at Northern Arizona University have developed guidelines that mitigate the effects of wind energy on avian populations. Read full article here.

Environmental clues sought from ants *
Ants get a bad rap, but an NAU student researcher is getting them respect for providing clues about environmental change.

Ernesto Rodriguez, a senior in environmental sciences and biology, said the tiny creatures are big indicators of an altered ecology. Read full article here.

Creative Freecycling at NAU *
A new approach by the Office of Sustainability to getting office supplies saves money and resources for the university, and is gaining attention for NAU. If you'd like to learn how to set up a supply swap in your building, contact Heather Farley. See coverage in University Business.

New prairie dog book promotes caring, conservation *
New prairie dog book promotes caring, conservation. Con Slobodchikoff is giving a voice to prairie dogs. The NAU biology professor states the case for protecting the species in Prairie Dogs: Communication and Community in an Animal Society, recently published by Harvard University Press. Read full article here.

Students take on environmental issues with scholarship help *
Students take on environmental issues with scholarship help. From endangered species reintroduction to cattle grazing controversies, a new generation of environmental leaders at NAU is tackling environmental challenges of the West. Read full article here.