Nearly 150 service members have participated across 28 departments at the U of A to date. Despite growing participation, those familiar with the program believe it remains underutilized.

A pair of climate-tracking trucks crisscrossed Tucson as part of a statewide project to understand the effects of extreme heat. U of A researchers will translate the data into policy recommendations and other ideas for communities to stay heat resilient.

Students have been preparing since 2016 for the launch of CatSat, a student-built small satellite also known as a CubeSat, that will collect data about space weather.

Beth Tellman, an assistant professor in the School of Geography, Development, and Environment, talks about how flood maps are created and how satellite monitoring helps translate people's flood experiences into maps for policymakers.

These initial interactions have encouraged Research Development Services staff to continue their efforts to combine local military and academic expertise.

The HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program supports scholarly research and creative endeavors that promote the flourishing of traditionally underrepresented and under-resourced communities on campus and beyond.