It has long been understood that there are biological differences between sexes, but it has only been around a decade since federally funded biomedical research has been required to include females in the U.S.

And it is more important than ever to recognize the importance of these differences and to fully fund research on women’s health, according to Arizona State University President’s Professor Heather Bimonte-Nelson, who has been studying female neurobiology and the impact of hormones during aging for decades.Continue reading→

Michelle Landreville of Paradise Valley High School was the 2025 Arizona Science PAEMST (Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science) Finalist. Michelle is in her 29th year as a public school educator, with a career spanning general biology, chemistry, Earth science, and five years of AP Biology. Sixteen years ago, she began teaching Biotechnology/Bioscience, and for the past 12 years, she has taught Bioscience full time at Paradise Valley High School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District.Continue reading→

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Phoenix, AZ – November 5 2025 –  Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona has submitted the state’s application for the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program alongside a bipartisan letter of support for the Governor’s plan. The program was designed to support health care access in rural communities through investments in health care workforce and technology.Continue reading→

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Linda Bixby, PhD is the University of Arizona’s chief research partnerships officer. Bixby’s role focuses on scaling the university’s research enterprise and broadening its societal impact.Continue reading→

The Arizona FAST Grant helps innovative small businesses prepare competitive proposals for federal SBIR/STTR funding. Eight Arizona-based companies will be selected to receive up to $3,000 each to hire an approved SBIR/STTR consultant. Applications close on Monday, November 24, 2025.

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The City of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Touhill as the new Community and Economic Development Director.

Touhill brings nearly two decades of experience in local government and economic development, most recently serving as Director of Arlington Economic Development (AED) in Virginia. There, he led the creation and implementation of AED’s Strategic Plan for Economic Growth, positioning Arlington as a leader in the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem. Under his leadership, AED secured millions in new investment and supported the creation of thousands of jobs, while launching successful initiatives such as the All In Arlington tourism campaign and policies to revitalize commercial districts.Continue reading→

TUCSON, Ariz. — Tech Parks Arizona celebrates a powerful economic legacy, reporting a $2.6 billion annual economic impact. The figure comes from a newly released analysis of 2024 data, the organization’s milestone 30th anniversary year, and conducted by the independent research firm Rounds Consulting Group. Every five years, Tech Parks Arizona undertakes a comprehensive assessment of its three innovation hubs: the UA Tech Park at Rita Road, UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI).  Continue reading→