
SARSEF innovates science education amid COVID-19 challenges
SARSEF continued to transform science education in Southern Arizona throughout the 2020s, adapting to a global pandemic with virtual and hybrid models.
Angelina Maynes is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact her at angelinamaynes@arizona.edu.
SARSEF continued to transform science education in Southern Arizona throughout the 2020s, adapting to a global pandemic with virtual and hybrid models.
Los primeros años del SARSEF, en las décadas de 1950 y 1960, mostraron proyectos estudiantiles inspirados en avances en la investigación del ADN, la exploración espacial y la ciencia ambiental.
SARSEF empowered thousands of Arizona students in the 2010s, launching many from science fairs to global competitions and successful STEM careers.
Tucson ha expandido la energía solar, plantado más de 120,000 árboles y fortalecido la resiliencia al calor como parte de sus esfuerzos de acción climática, superando objetivos ambientales clave.
The Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlighted the urgency of tackling extreme heat, revealing 712 heat-related cases among housed residents and calling for community-driven solutions.
The 2000s transformed SARSEF into a powerhouse for young scientists, driving innovation in space, tech, and STEM diversity.
In the 1990s, Tucson's SARSEF transformed science fairs into a national obsession, fostering innovation and putting the city on the global stage.
La ciudad está priorizando iniciativas de vivienda, servicios de refugio y reformas legales para abordar la falta de vivienda, la seguridad pública y los desafíos comunitarios.
SARSEF projects in the 1980s showcased student innovations that paralleled major advancements in technology, energy, medicine, and environmental science.