Aegis Consortium funds research aimed at reducing the threat of future pandemics Sept. 20, 2023 In fall 2023, the Aegis Consortium awarded seed funding to eight projects, one led by WEST Center's Drs. Bright and Gerba. Projects align with the UArizona Health Sciences center’s mission to create a pandemic-free future. Read more Image
Experts Engage With Community Leaders on Water Security Sept. 18, 2023 This summer, Pima County community leaders gathered with University of Arizona researchers for an interactive conversation addressing one of the Southwestern United States’ most urgent topics: water. Read more Image
Understanding our Water Future Aug. 28, 2023 In an interview with UArizona President Robbins, Sharon Megdal of the Water Resources Research Center spoke about the significant water issues facing Arizona and how we might address them, including strategies being developed by WEST Center researchers. Read more Image
Pima County and WEST partner to create workforce training program Aug. 9, 2023 Pima County RWRD and the University of Arizona WEST Center have partnered with the US Army to create a grant funded, workforce development program. The program will train transitioning military personnel and existing utility employees for critical jobs focused on instrumentation, SCADA technology, and more. Read more Image
UArizona and partners form consortium to address Southwest water concerns July 13, 2023 As traditional sources of water run low, concern around Arizona's water supply is growing. A team of researchers, including WEST Center's Drs. Achilli and Hickenbottom, is working to address the problem by advancing water reuse techniques. Read more Image
WEST Director Ian Pepper awarded Lifetime Achievement Award May 3, 2023 In recognition of years of accomplishment and contribution, WEST Center Director, Dr. Ian Pepper, was awarded the Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more Image
More Circularity, Less Drain: UArizona and SRP Collaborate to Improve Sustainability of Data Centers May 2, 2023 During the past four years, UArizona's Dr. Hickenbottom has worked with the Salt River Project (SRP) to study water-energy nexus opportunities, and promote data center sustainability. Read more Image
Collaborative virus research at Biosphere 2 facility may help prevent future pandemics April 13, 2023 Researchers from the University of Arizona WEST Center and College of Public Health are measuring the lifespans of viruses at Biosphere 2 in an effort to prevent future pandemics. Read more Image
UArizona researchers to help track deadly fungus in Arizona wastewater April 12, 2023 Wastewater-based epidemiology's potential was brought to bear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it could help public health officials get ahead of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris. Read more Image
University of Arizona laboratories deepen collaboration March 29, 2023 Laboratory staff from YCEDA and WEST shared expertise during a recent visit from Yuma colleagues to the WEST Center. YCEDA and WEST are working to align protocols for a state level wastewater monitoring program. Read more Image