The percentage of female engineers varies by specialty, but 2021 figures show only 9% of mechanical engineers are women. One Arizona State University student is working to change it.
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Cross-Generational Talk Urged to Tackle Gen Z’s Mental-Health Worries
Research has shown Gen Z has reported feeling double the amount of emotional distress compared to millennials and more than triple the levels reported by baby boomers.
AZ Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Extreme Heat
Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared an emergency in response to the intense heat wave being felt around the state.
Expert Wants Federal Investments to Help Ecological Health in AZ
Experts across the West have met to discuss the potential impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act as the one-year anniversary of the piece of legislation approaches.
Biden Announces Historic National Monument Near Grand Canyon
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the designation of a new national monument near the Grand Canyon.
AZ Faith Leaders Call for Better Heat Response
Intense heat is nothing new for Arizona summers, but the state has been enduring a record heat wave for a number of weeks.
Group Wants to Expand Adoption Services in Arizona
One organization wants to help the longest waiting children in Arizona’s foster-care system find their way into loving, adoptive family homes.
Kari Lake Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Her Loss, Let Her Skip the Appeals Process
Kari Lake has — once again — appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court in her bid to overturn her 17,000-vote loss last year that has so far been rejected at every turn because she has failed to produce evidence backing up her bombastic claims of fraud and vote-rigging.
Horne Threatens Dual Language Learning Model, but Advocates Push Back
Public school advocates are calling on the state board of education to protect dual language instruction, delivering a petition on Thursday signed by nearly 3,000 Arizonans who oppose Superintendent Tom Horne’s recent threats against the teaching model.
LGBTQ+ AZ Advocate Reacts to Gov. Hobbs Executive Orders
It’s been just over two weeks since Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued two-pro LGBTQ+ executive orders which ensure gender-affirming care is covered by state health plans and prohibits state agencies from funding or supporting what is known as conversion therapy