Professors / en Meet the Professors Behind 天美传媒鈥檚 Most Popular Classes /admissions/student-stories/meet-professors-behind-arizonas-most-popular-classes <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet the Professors Behind 天美传媒鈥檚 Most Popular Classes </span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>julianlupo</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-27T12:10:19-07:00" title="Friday, 27 March 2026 - 12:10" class="datetime">Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 12:10</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet the Professors Behind 天美传媒鈥檚 Most Popular Classes </span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2026-03/Info-Preview-Shot-20_Tom_0356_0.png.webp?itok=S-eZW4z-" width="1140" height="641" alt="University of 天美传媒 Professor Classroom"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>The Stories Behind U of A鈥檚 Most Enrolled Courses</strong></span></h2><p><span class="text-midnight">Each year, a handful of classes earn a reputation that spreads fast 鈥 filling lecture halls, drawing Wildcats from multiple majors, and shaping the academic experience of hundreds along the way. But behind every high-enrollment course is a professor whose expertise, personality, and passion turn a required class into a campus favorite. From economics to modern government, these educators bring experience, insight, and genuine care into every lecture.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Justin Jarvis 鈥 ECON 200</strong></span></h3><div class="align-right"> <figure style="max-width: 360px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-small" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_small/public/2026-03/Justin-Jarvis_0.png.webp?itok=NbA1kPMQ" width="360" height="450" alt="Justin-Jarvis"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <p><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/people/justin-jarvis"><span class="text-midnight">Dr. Justin Jarvis</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> is a senior lecturer of economics and the director of Master鈥檚 studies at the University of 天美传媒鈥檚 Eller College of Management 鈥 where he has been a faculty member since 2019. With a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Jarvis brings extensive knowledge in economic development and business strategy to the U of A. In addition to his impressive academic qualifications, his enthusiastic presence and passion for teaching make his classes highly respected among students and faculty alike.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What about your course do you hope students find exciting?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">The hats. 馃槉 Economics is really about learning to see the world through different lenses, so I literally put on different hats in class to represent different perspectives. It鈥檚 a little ridiculous, but it works.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="text-midnight">Students remember the perspective shifts, and that鈥檚 the whole goal. Economics isn鈥檛 just content, it鈥檚 a way of thinking. New hat, new worldview.</span></p><p><br><span class="text-midnight">We also call the class 鈥淐lub 200,鈥 because I want it to feel like something students are part of, not just something they attend. There鈥檚 an energy to it. There鈥檚 a shared language, inside jokes, and a sense that we鈥檙e all in it together.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Can you tell us about a memorable interaction you had with a student where you could tell they really grasped the subject you're teaching?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">One of my favorite moments was when a student sent me a meme of LeBron James getting up mid-interview and walking off stage. The caption was, 鈥淲hat firms do when the price is below average cost.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">That鈥檚 when you know it has clicked.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">They weren鈥檛 just memorizing a graph or a definition. They understood the logic well enough to apply it in a completely different context and make it funny. That鈥檚 the level of understanding I鈥檓 aiming for. I love when students start seeing economics in the wild like that. It means they鈥檝e moved from learning the material to actually thinking like an economist.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What is something else you鈥檇 like us to know about being a Professor at U of A or your classes?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">One of the things I love most about teaching at the University of 天美传媒 is the range of students I get to work with. ECON 200 reaches students from all over campus, and for many of them, it鈥檚 their first and only economics class.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">That makes it a really important opportunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">If I do my job well, they don鈥檛 just leave knowing a few terms or graphs. They leave with a new way of thinking about the world, about incentives, tradeoffs, decision-making, and how markets work. And ideally, they leave feeling like they were part of something memorable. That鈥檚 really what Club 200 is about.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Paul Gordon 鈥 BSM 201</strong></span></h3><div class="align-right"> <figure style="max-width: 360px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-small" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_small/public/2026-03/Paul-Gordon.png.webp?itok=Hi_uPKEF" width="360" height="450" alt="Paul-Gordon"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://medicine.arizona.edu/person/paul-r-gordon"><span class="text-midnight">Dr. Paul R. Gordon</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> is a highly regarded educator and faculty member at the University of 天美传媒 College of Medicine 鈥 Tucson, where he serves as a professor of family and community medicine and co-director of the Bachelor of Science in Medicine program. Having obtained a Master鈥檚 in Public Health from the U of A and an MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Gordon brings decades of clinical practice and academic leadership to his role, blending real-world experience with his commitment to education and community health. This is exemplified in all of his courses, including&nbsp;</span><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0402541"><span class="text-midnight">BSM 201: Being a Healthcare Professional</span></a><span class="text-midnight">.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What about your course do you hope students find exciting?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">They are starting to really think about what they would like their future career to look like. They can think through how to respond in different situations.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">The course involves very current and provocative issues that are extremely relevant to the students鈥 future career plans as health care professionals.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What do you think students love most about your course?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">They feel valued and like they have a voice. They do not just listen to lectures; they collaborate and interact with others. They are encouraged to share their ideas and beliefs in a safe environment. It makes them think about the things that they have learned and even discuss these things with friends and family.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Student Quotes:</strong></span></h3><ul><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淚 loved how collaborative the class was鈥 We got to hear everyone鈥檚 perspectives鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭he panelists were exactly what we needed to hear after the readings.鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭he course was not about the grade. It was about being here and engaging.鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淵ou encouraged us to share our thoughts and opinions.鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淚 always come to this class looking forward to it.鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淲hen someone asks or answers a question, you always make it seem meaningful.鈥</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭his class is about the real world and relevant to our lives. I will never forget it.鈥</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Erika Nicole Julian 鈥 DNC 101</strong></span></h3><div class="align-right"> <figure style="max-width: 360px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-small" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_small/public/2026-03/Erika-Nicole-Julian.png.webp?itok=a31Bd12n" width="360" height="450" alt="Erika-Nicole-Julian"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://dance.arizona.edu/people/directory/ejulian/"><span class="text-midnight">Erika Julian</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> is a Lecturer in the School of Dance at the University of 天美传媒. As an experienced instructor, Erika plays a key role in courses that introduce students from across campus to the art and practice of dance. She holds a Master of Education in Dance Pedagogy from the University of Idaho and a Master of Fine Arts in Choreography from the Christi Ballet. Across campus, she is well known for her popular introductory dance courses.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>How would students describe your teaching style?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Students would likely describe my teaching style as understanding, flexible, and genuinely caring.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I try to meet students where they are, recognizing that everyone is navigating different circumstances. My goal is to reduce stress while still helping them stay engaged and successful 鈥 especially as many of them are just beginning their college journey.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What about your course do you hope students find exciting?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I hope students discover that dance history is far more interesting and surprising than they might expect. For example, many are fascinated to learn that ballet was performed exclusively by men for over 150 years before women were allowed on stage. Moments like that tend to shift perspectives and spark curiosity. I want students to feel like they鈥檙e uncovering stories that challenge what they thought they knew.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Is there anything else you'd like us to know about being a professor at the U of A or your classes?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I truly love what I do, and the most meaningful part of my job is connecting with students. If there鈥檚 one thing I hope every student takes away from my class, it鈥檚 that showing up matters. Showing up to class, to deadlines, to the process 鈥&nbsp;even when things aren鈥檛 perfect 鈥 is often the biggest predictor of success. You don鈥檛 have to have everything figured out; you just have to keep showing up. That mindset can carry students far beyond my classroom.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Spencer Lindsay 鈥&nbsp;POL 201</strong></span></h3><div class="align-right"> <figure style="max-width: 360px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-small" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_small/public/2026-03/Spencer-Lindsay.png.webp?itok=Sz7YRLu3" width="360" height="450" alt="Spencer-Lindsay"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://sgpp.arizona.edu/person/spencer-lindsay"><span class="text-midnight">Dr. Spencer Lindsay</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Government and Public Policy here at the U of A, where he teaches, and researches topics in the field of political behavior, public opinion, and American democracy. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and also holds degrees from California State University, Long Beach and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here, he teaches courses on American politics and government, including&nbsp;</span><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0277861"><span class="text-midnight">POL 201: American National Government</span></a><span class="text-midnight">.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>How would students describe your teaching style?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I think students would generally describe me as a fairly 鈥榣aid back鈥 professor鈥 I want students to feel comfortable and respected in the classroom, but that鈥檚 also a part of my personality in general.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I hope that aspect of my teaching helps students to feel comfortable expressing their opinions and asking sometimes difficult questions and creating a classroom environment where everyone feels respected and at home.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I also think my teaching helps students connect how the government and politics works to the real world and issues that actually matter to them.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Can you tell us about a memorable interaction you had with a student where you could tell they really grasped the subject you're teaching?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I spend a great deal of time emphasizing the political decisions made in the post-Civil War period in which various actions at all levels of government paved the way for the Jim Crow regime, a history that I feel is often discussed less than it should be. Every time I teach it, and students feel the gravity of these decisions, you can hear a pin drop in the classroom.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I take great pride in having the opportunity to get to know them (students), to supervise their research projects or write them letters of recommendation. In my office, I don鈥檛 have any of my degrees on the wall (not that that鈥檚 been an intentional decision), but I do have a number of handwritten notes that have been given to me by former students to express their gratitude on my bookshelf. To me, this is the great privilege that this job provides 鈥 to be able to get to know students and help in their intellectual development and watch them grow.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Is there anything else you'd like us to know about being a professor at the U of A or your classes?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Something notable to me about the U of A is the sense of community that is shared across the University by professors, graduate students and undergraduates alike. Like most professors, I have spent a lot of time on multiple college campuses. Few feel as connected as the U of A does, especially across these different levels. This makes it a true privilege to be here.</span></p><hr><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">From the lecture halls to the dance studios, these professors show that high enrollment isn鈥檛 just about fulfilling a requirement 鈥 it鈥檚 about creating experiences that resonate, challenge, and inspire. Through curiosity, creativity, and genuine care, they help students see the world in new ways, think critically, and feel connected to a larger community. At the University of 天美传媒, it鈥檚 clear that behind every popular class is a professor whose impact goes far beyond the syllabus.</span></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:10:19 +0000 julianlupo 203 at How Two U of A Researchers Turned Curiosity Into Careers in Space /admissions/student-stories/how-two-u-researchers-turned-curiosity-careers-space <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">How Two U of A Researchers Turned Curiosity Into Careers in Space</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>graceoadams</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-03T11:54:06-07:00" title="Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - 11:54" class="datetime">Tue, 3 Feb 2026 - 11:54</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">How Two U of A Researchers Turned Curiosity Into Careers in Space</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2026-02/GalaxySlamStudentStory_0.png.webp?itok=nVQmcQ7Y" width="1140" height="814" alt="GalaxySlamStudentStory"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Meet Dr. Carlos J. Vargas &amp; Dr. Marcia Rieke</strong></span></h2><p><span class="text-midnight">With&nbsp;</span><a href="/galaxy-slam"><span class="text-midnight">Galaxy Slam</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> on the horizon, we sat down with Dr. Carlos J. Vargas, and Dr. Marcia Rieke to learn more about their journeys to the stars. If you鈥檙e looking for the inside scoop on how to turn a deep love for the cosmos into an impactful, inspiring career, look no further.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Can you describe your role and your primary area of space science research?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:</strong> I lead&nbsp;</span><a href="https://news.arizona.edu/news/u-led-nasa-aspera-mission-hits-spacecraft-milestone"><span class="text-midnight">Aspera</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, a NASA space telescope we鈥檙e building right here at U of A to find 鈥渕issing鈥 matter in the universe. What I find particularly interesting about my work with Aspera is that it's proving space exploration can be faster, cheaper, and accessible to everyone.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">For decades, large space telescopes have cost billions of dollars and taken 20+ years to build, which meant only a handful of elite institutions could lead them. I want to change that. Aspera costs just 1% of these traditional missions and is being built in five years, with students playing a large role. It flips the entire model 鈥 universities can lead space missions, students can build the hardware, and breakthrough science can happen faster and more affordably than previously thought possible.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:</strong> I lead the team that designed, built, and tested the near-infrared camera for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This camera, called NIRCam, has&nbsp;</span><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/multimedia/images"><span class="text-midnight">captured many of the lovely images</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> people associate with JWST.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">My main research focus is leading a team that is finding and studying the most distant galaxies 鈥 the ones we are seeing at the youngest ages. We hope to learn how galaxies form and evolve over time.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What does a typical day look like for you as a researcher?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:</strong> There's no typical day, which is part of what I love. Some days I'm in our cleanroom overseeing our hardware build. Other days I'm reviewing test data or coordinating our 70-person international team. I also spend time as the mission's public face 鈥 talking to media, presenting to donors, and representing 天美传媒's space capabilities. Add in service work for the university, plus fundraising to support students, and no two days look the same. The variety keeps things interesting.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:</strong> I typically get up early, go for a two-mile hilly walk, have breakfast, and then come to campus. I usually have some Zoom meetings, as my research group includes people from other places, including Europe. I also meet with the students and postdocs who are working with me, and they give me progress reports on their projects. I even occasionally have time to work on data myself using various computer programs and to read papers by others working in this area.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>How does your work connect to Galaxy Slam?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>Galaxy Slam celebrates space research happening at the University of 天美传媒, and Aspera is a perfect example. We're building hardware that's actually going to orbit 鈥 and we're doing it faster and cheaper, with students at the heart of the mission. There are real parallels to athletics too, like teamwork, training, high stakes, and representing 天美传媒 at the highest level.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>The main focus of my work is other galaxies and how they form, so Galaxy Slam is right up my alley.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>When did you first realize you wanted to work in space science?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>I kind of always knew. I wanted to be an astronaut since I was a kid. My mom and I would watch&nbsp;</span><em><span class="text-midnight">Star Trek</span></em><span class="text-midnight"> together, and I'd dream about being the captain of my own starship someday. As I got older, I learned that there are different ways to explore space. Now I lead a space mission with NASA! It's not the Enterprise, but it's my own version of that childhood dream.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>I read a lot of science fiction as a child, and I became intrigued by visiting planets near other stars.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Was there a specific moment or experience that helped set you on this path?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:</strong> Honestly, I almost quit. I grew up in poverty and started college far less prepared than my peers. I was dealing with food insecurity and barely keeping up in classes. Then a faculty member took a chance on me and invited me to work in their research lab. Research clicked for me in ways that problem sets never did. It required creativity, persistence, and asking good questions 鈥 more like the skills I'd developed from years of making things work with fewer resources. I discovered I was actually good at this. That professor saw potential in me when I couldn't see it in myself, and it completely changed my trajectory.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>When I was nine years old, the U.S. launched its first astronauts into orbit around the Earth. We watched the first rocket launches on a TV that a parent brought to class. I had one other experience that changed my course during my freshman year of college. I went to college thinking I would go into aeronautical engineering to become an astronaut. Then I took a course on galaxies and switched to being a physics major, which led to becoming an astronomer.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>How did you first get involved in research as a student?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>I literally just sent an email. I found a professor whose research sounded interesting and wrote something like, "Hi, I'm interested in what you're working on. Can I help out in your group?" I was worried he'd say no or ghost me, but he responded and said yes. I didn鈥檛 have particularly good grades or any special credentials, so I was super happy to be offered the opportunity!</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>The summer after my first year in college, I had a job working at the Maria Mitchell Observatory, where I took photographs of selected spots in the sky using a small telescope. The same spots had been photographed many times, so one could look for variable stars. I found some that had not been discovered before.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What skills or experiences were most important in helping you move into a research career?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>The technical stuff, of course 鈥 like physics, math, coding, and data analysis. But two super underrated skills are writing and communication. You need to be able to write good proposals, and proposals are equal parts persuasive writing and technical writing.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">You also need to communicate across wildly different backgrounds. I work with optical engineers, software developers, NASA program managers, undergraduate students, etc. Each group speaks a different language. Being able to translate between worlds and for different audiences is just as important as the technical work.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>I was good at math, reading, and science in elementary school. All of these areas enabled me to become a scientist.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What advice would you give to students who are interested in research but don鈥檛 know where to start?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:</strong>&nbsp;Reach out to people! Find a professor you want to work with and ask if you can get involved. You don't need to fully understand their research or have perfect grades 鈥 you just need to be willing to work hard and learn new things.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:</strong> If a student is still in school, they should look for summer science opportunities, such as an internship. Reading biographies of famous scientists can also help. 天美传媒 offers some summer science camps, which are another good introduction. Once in college, there will be many more avenues, such as science clubs and introductory classes.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>How can students make the most of research opportunities at the University of 天美传媒?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>Seek out faculty who either have research jobs or allow students to attend research group meetings. Asking upperclassmen about research opportunities can also be helpful. Don鈥檛 be afraid to make an appointment with a professor to discuss what might be possible.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What keeps you motivated and curious in your work, even when research gets challenging?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>I'm almost never fully ready for the specific challenges that come up, but that鈥檚 just the reality of doing something new. I've learned to see every problem as a chance to grow 鈥 both as a researcher and as a person. When a test fails or we hit an unexpected obstacle, I choose to see it as a puzzle that will make me better at what I do. I always ask, 鈥淲hat are we learning from this?鈥 and that keeps me motivated, even when research gets frustrating.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite"><strong>What鈥檚 one misconception students often have about research or space science careers?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Vargas:&nbsp;</strong>That you need to be a genius or come from privilege. I grew up in poverty and wasn鈥檛 exactly excelling early on in college. But now I'm leading a NASA mission because research rewards persistence, creativity, and problem-solving under constraints 鈥&nbsp;those are skills you develop.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Growing up making things work with limited resources actually prepared me for building a space telescope on a crazy tight budget. Another misconception is that research is solo work. Science advances through collaboration, communication, and teamwork.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Dr. Rieke:&nbsp;</strong>Research covers a lot of territory, from biology and chemistry to learning about things in space. To participate in research, one just has to be willing to learn new things. A student doesn鈥檛 need to be a genius 鈥 just ready to learn and work hard.</span></p><hr><p><span class="text-midnight">Want to see more Wildcats pushing the boundaries of space science? From groundbreaking discoveries to student-led projects, the full Galaxy Slam lineup is ready to inspire.&nbsp;</span><a href="/galaxy-slam"><span class="text-midnight">Check it out and get involved in events across campus from February 14鈥21.</span></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-15" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/research" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Research</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:54:06 +0000 graceoadams 198 at Meet Your Professor: Diana Daly /admissions/student-stories/meet-your-professor-diana-daly <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Diana Daly</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>graceoadams</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-12-08T10:59:28-07:00" title="Monday, 8 December 2025 - 10:59" class="datetime">Mon, 8 Dec 2025 - 10:59</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Diana Daly</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-12/drdianadalyprofessorfeature_1.png.webp?itok=RQWz5SYW" width="1140" height="815" alt="A headshot of Dr. Diana Daly."> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Associate Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Information Science</strong></span></h2><h3><a href="https://infosci.arizona.edu/person/diana-daly"><span class="lead">Dr. Diana Daly</span></a><span class="lead text-midnight"> leads the Student Affairs teams in the College of Information Science as Associate Dean, bringing a creative, student-centered approach to both her teaching and leadership. As an award winning instructor, CUES fellow, and Associate Professor of Practice, Dr. Daly has guided students in media creation through the iVoices media lab since 2020. She approaches learning as a deeply human experience, and boasts an incredible academic expertise in the fields of pedagogy, participatory culture, online media connections, and social media. Outside of academia, she is known for her warmth, advocacy, and collaborative spirit.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Why did you choose to work in higher education/at the U of A?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I chose Higher Education because I wanted to inspire people, and the world, to change.&nbsp;</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What is your favorite part of your job?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I love creating media with students 鈥 like podcasts and Open Educational Resources, which are online books anyone can use. Media production is a great way for students to share what they know, and to tell stories about their experiences.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What鈥檚 one thing you wish more students knew about your role? &nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I鈥檓 not only an instructor. I鈥檓 also an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for our college 鈥 that means I鈥檓 an advocate for them. I help decide who gets awards, and I try to meet every student who wins one to ask them how the program was for them and how we can make it better. I also meet with students if they need help or another perspective, like for academic integrity violations when they appeal. I'm part of processes designed to support them, and even if I don't change the outcome, I try to help them in other ways if I can.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What鈥檚 one class, campus resource, or opportunity you think every student should take advantage of?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I think every U of A student should check out CATalyst studios and our makerspaces. They are amazing!</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>If you could give every Wildcat one piece of advice for thriving in college, what would it be?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I know that in higher education, grades are important, but I wish sometimes students would think beyond them. What are you learning? Is it new? Is it challenging? It should be.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What excites you most about your current research or projects?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">Recently I've been creating theatrical sketches to help change how people respond to disinformation. I do that work with a coauthor I met when we were in improv theater together, who then worked with me as a student. I also create media with generative AI, and study the output, because when you ask Large Language Models to create performances, they reveal things about how they think that they might not show in more direct responses to questions. What excites me most about this kind of work is breaking away from using only words. Words miss a lot, and what excites me are the many ways to communicate information that go beyond words.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>How did you first get interested in your field?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">Information Science is an incredibly diverse, broad field. I got interested in it when I realized that there was this core connection between the picture books I read to my kids that really transformed their understanding, and the computing innovations that were transforming the world. That connection was information and it is magical. I'm still fascinated by the information floating among us and doing so much all the time.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What鈥檚 one question you wish more students would ask you during office hours?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">I wish students in Zoom office hours would ask if I'd rather they have their camera on. Many leave it off. They don't realize how humanizing it is to see someone's face when we're talking to them. I don't care if you're in your PJs.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Students can be afraid of failing. Do you have advice for students who might be worried about trying something new?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">Failure is a key part of growing. When you get out of college, it becomes harder to fail and keep trying, although I still do it as much as I can. But being in a learning space like this university is a unique opportunity to make mistakes and try again. Fail first, and when you learn from your mistakes and improve, people are impressed with you.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>When you鈥檙e not working, what do you like to do?</strong></span><span class="h4"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">When I'm not working I like dancing, hiking, and throwing squeaky toys to my dog Rita Perrita. She's my queen.</span></p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What advice would you offer to a first-year Wildcat starting their journey here?</strong></span><span class="text-azurite h4 text-midnight"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-midnight">Put yourself out there and join the world. Meet people, be curious, and try to learn at least one skill or insight from every person you meet. People are our most extraordinary sources of information!&nbsp;</span></p><hr><p class="text-align-center"><span class="text-midnight">Ready to learn from inspiring faculty like this? Apply to the University of 天美传媒 today!</span>&nbsp;</p><p class="text-align-center">&nbsp;</p><p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-red" href="/admissions/apply">APPLY</a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-15" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/research" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Research</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:59:28 +0000 graceoadams 192 at Meet Your Professor: Ashley Jordan /admissions/student-stories/meet-your-professor-ashley-jordan <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Ashley Jordan</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>graceoadams</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-11-03T09:40:17-07:00" title="Monday, 3 November 2025 - 09:40" class="datetime">Mon, 3 Nov 2025 - 09:40</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Ashley Jordan</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-11/Dr-Ashley-Jordan-Photo_0.png.webp?itok=BDvQkrI6" width="1140" height="814" alt="A photo of Dr. Ashley Jordan and her family. "> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Professor of Practice, and Director of Career Track Faculty in the Psychology Department</strong></span></h2><p><br><a href="https://psychology.arizona.edu/person/ashley-jordan"><span class="lead">Dr. Ashley Jordan</span></a><span class="text-midnight lead"> has been part of the University of 天美传媒 for over a decade, serving as a Professor of Practice and Director of Career Track Faculty in the Department of Psychology within the College of Science. Specializing in inclusive teaching and leadership, she teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Advanced Research Methods 鈥 subjects she transforms from intimidating to inspiring for her students.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="text-midnight lead">Dr. Jordan finds joy in helping students overcome their fears, build confidence, and master challenging material, often watching them surprise themselves with their success. Through her teaching and research on inclusive and humanistic leadership, she encourages students and colleagues alike to see people as whole individuals, fostering an environment where care, growth, and connection come first.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What is your favorite part of your job?</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">The students, hands down! My favorite class to teach is statistics. I LOVE it because I have so many students come into the class who are afraid of taking it. Many Psychology majors do not find math-based courses to be as fun and engaging as the other Psychology content-based courses, and they're taking it solely because it's a requirement.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I've had countless students tell me they're "bad" at math and they're afraid for the course. When I take this population of students (typically anxious, scared, not excited, unsure about whether they can be successful) and I help them to learn and master the content, it is my absolute FAVORITE thing!&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I delight in reaching out to students to say "hey, I noticed you're doing really well 鈥 keep up the good work!" and I hear back from so many of them with stories about how they are juggling multiple responsibilities and were so fearful to enter my class. I LOVE watching them overcome the barriers in their lives to come out on top and end the semester successfully. They do the work; I get to see their excitement and pride in mastering a difficult subject.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What鈥檚 your best tip for receiving a high grade in your class?</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">There are no shortcuts! You have to put in the time and effort in order to be successful. It helps to approach the semester with a plan. Block out times in your schedule for study time. Especially when juggling multiple responsibilities and busy schedules, the time isn't going to just appear 鈥 you have to be strategic about planning for it. And if you have questions or don't understand something, don't be afraid to attend office hours or reach out to the professor and/or TA! It's what we're here for!</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What excites you most about your current research or projects?</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I'm studying inclusive and humanistic leadership. I'm excited to see a general shift culturally to care more about these initiatives, seeing employees as whole people and not just a "productivity unit." I'm heartened that new and future generations are prioritizing things like mental health and work-life balance, and are demanding more from their jobs (as evidenced by the great resignation during the pandemic). I'm excited for a future that values people first.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What鈥檚 one question you wish more students would ask you during office hours?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I think it's so helpful to ask about a professor's career trajectory. There is no single straight line to "success." When students see that people often follow different paths in their careers, it can help to expand horizons and let them think outside the box.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Students can be afraid of failing. Do you have advice for students who might be worried about trying something new?&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">A favorite quote of mine is from Winston Churchill, "Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." Failure isn't fatal. It's a valuable part of the learning process! I've written some strategies for</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-with-connection/202507/rebounding-from-failure"><span>rebounding from failures in Psychology Today</span></a><span class="text-midnight">.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>When you鈥檙e not working, what do you like to do?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I'm a hiker! I was lucky to get permits to hike Havasu Falls in October of 2024. I've also hiked many of the trails in and around the Tucson and Phoenix area. My favorite local hikes have been Sombrero Peak (I can see it from my house!) and Picacho Peak (so fun!). My most difficult hikes were Rincon Peak (longest) and Flatiron (most technical). I also love Tumamoc 鈥 a great, shorter hike that's the perfect distance and elevation gain to feel like you've gotten a good workout, but not take more than an hour-ish.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What advice would you offer to a first-year Wildcat starting their journey here?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Get involved! Find a community! Whether that's a student club or affinity group, an experiential learning opportunity (like undergraduate research or study abroad), or joining a discipline-specific group (e.g., like PsiChi in Psychology!). When you have a community, you're more likely to be successful!</span><br>&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="text-align-center"><br><span class="text-midnight">Ready to learn from inspiring faculty like this? Apply to the University of 天美传媒 today!</span><br><br><a class="btn btn-red" href="/admissions/apply">APPLY</a><br>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-15" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/research" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Research</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:40:17 +0000 graceoadams 188 at Preview 天美传媒鈥檚 Only Integrated Business Engineering Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Program /admissions/student-stories/preview-arizonas-only-integrated-business-engineering-bachelors-degree <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Preview 天美传媒鈥檚 Only Integrated Business Engineering Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Program</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lmcneill</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-09-10T09:47:20-07:00" title="Wednesday, 10 September 2025 - 09:47" class="datetime">Wed, 10 Sep 2025 - 09:47</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Preview 天美传媒鈥檚 Only Integrated Business Engineering Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Program</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-09/StudentStories_IBE_1.jpg.webp?itok=KuURptV3" width="1140" height="646" alt="Two students collaborating and Dr. Michael Kwinn"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span class="h2 text-azurite"><strong>First Look: Introducing the state鈥檚 first undergraduate degree combining business and engineering</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">In fall of 2026, the University of 天美传媒 will offer 天美传媒鈥檚&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/news/university-arizona-launches-states-first-undergraduate-degree-combining-business-and"><span>first and only undergraduate Integrated Business Engineering degree program</span></a><span>. </span><span class="text-midnight">The new Bachelor of Science in IBE combines the expertise of our world-class faculty from the&nbsp;College of Engineering and&nbsp;Eller College of Management 鈥 both laser-focused on preparing workforce-ready graduates 鈥 and will provide students like you with the opportunity to develop a technical engineering mindset along with strong business acumen.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">IBE Program Director</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://sie.engineering.arizona.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/michael-kwinn"><span>Dr. Michael Kwinn</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">shares a preview of this exciting new interdisciplinary opportunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h3 text-azurite"><strong>Snapshot</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Major:</strong>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.engineering.arizona.edu/landing/ibe.html"><span>Integrated Business Engineering</span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Degree:</strong>&nbsp;Bachelor of Science&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>College:</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.engr.arizona.edu/index"><span>College of Engineering</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">and</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/"><span>Eller College of Management</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Program Highlights:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Only undergraduate program of its kind in 天美传媒</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Develops an engineering mindset along with strong business, leadership, and entrepreneurial capabilities</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Available beginning fall 2026</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h3 text-azurite"><strong>天美传媒 Integrated Business Engineering</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淎s things get faster and technology advances, it鈥檚 pulling disciplines together,鈥 said Dr. Kwinn. 鈥淣ow, we need to have engineers understand business and business experts understand engineering.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">The new&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/ibe"><span>Integrated Business Engineering undergraduate program</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">unites the expertise of these two critical fields, engineering and business, preparing you to become a vital contributor in global tech industries looking for leaders with knowledge in both technical concept design and business vision. Additionally, a BS in IBE can prepare you for your own unique</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.engineering.arizona.edu/landing/ibe.html"><span>entrepreneurial venture</span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Expert faculty from the University of 天美传媒鈥檚</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.engr.arizona.edu/index"><span>College of Engineering</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">and</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/"><span>Eller College of Management</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">worked hard to&nbsp;bring together a variety of engineering programs with top-ranked business, entrepreneurship, and finance offerings&nbsp;for this new degree offering.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭his is a true joint effort,鈥 emphasized Dr. Kwinn, who was excited to work with&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://sie.engineering.arizona.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/larry-head"><span>Larry Head, PhD</span><span class="text-midnight">,</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> Professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering and Director of the</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://engineering.arizona.edu/undergrad/engineering-design-program"><span>Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program</span></a><span>,</span><span class="text-midnight"> and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/people/mark-peterson"><span>Mark Peterson, PhD</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Eller College of Management.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Together, they鈥檝e set the goal for IBE programming to offer a fairly even split of courses in engineering and foundational business studies.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭he program will offer approximately 40% engineering courses, 40% business courses, and 20% project-based classes that combine both,鈥 said Dr. Kwinn.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">In addition, as an IBE student, you鈥檒l hear from speakers from a broad range of business and engineering communities and participate in hands-on learning opportunities, solidly preparing you for current careers with authentic insights and practice in real-world problem-solving.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/ibe"><span>View an IBE sample coursework plan</span></a><span>.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h3 text-azurite"><strong>Hands-on Learning Opportunities</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Dr. Kwinn explained that a first-year project within the IBE degree program might involve learning about system design and business plans, finishing with building a product and creating a business plan to go along with it.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Sophomore projects could involve developing a technical solution for an engineering customer鈥檚 specific problem one semester, and working with a not-for-profit organization second semester.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Your senior year will include a year-long capstone project developing an advanced prototype and creating a working business plan.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淚n some cases this could turn into the student鈥檚 own business,鈥 added Dr. Kwinn.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h3 text-azurite"><strong>Potential Career Outcomes&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Dr. Kwinn said the skills acquired through the new IBE degree program, from engineering design to foundational business skills like presentation, leadership, and ethics, can be valuable to any industry, translating to jobs in a wide variety of fields, from finance and banking to aerospace engineering and automaking.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">He suggested grads might work for companies including:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">GM</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Caterpillar Inc.</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Eli Lilly</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">PepsiCo</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Microsoft</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">JP Morgan Chase</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">And more</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥淚t鈥檚 just so diverse where we anticipate they鈥檒l be hired and what they鈥檒l be doing,鈥 Dr. Kwinn added.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h3 text-azurite"><strong>Interested?&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Applications for fall 2026 are being accepted at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.engineering.arizona.edu/majors/ibe?_gl=1*1y7uo0j*_gcl_au*MTQ4NjYzODg2OS4xNzU1NzAyOTcz*_ga*NDYyNDE5ODUzLjE3NTU3MDI5NzM.*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NTU4MTA1NjEkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzU1ODEyNjE0JGo2MCRsMCRoMTAxNDA5Mjc3Nw..&amp;_ga=2.57974186.1072073816.1755801784-462419853.1755702973"><strong>https://www.engineering.arizona.edu/majors/ibe</strong></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span>&nbsp;</span><a class="btn btn-red" href="https://www.engineering.arizona.edu/landing/ibe.html"><span>Learn More</span></a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-9" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/admissions" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Admissions</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:47:20 +0000 lmcneill 182 at What Advisors, Tutors, and Professors Want You to Know /admissions/student-stories/what-advisors-tutors-and-professors-want-you-know <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">What Advisors, Tutors, and Professors Want You to Know</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>graceoadams</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-08-28T16:22:13-07:00" title="Thursday, 28 August 2025 - 16:22" class="datetime">Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 16:22</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">What Advisors, Tutors, and Professors Want You to Know</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-08/UAZ06784_1.jpg.webp?itok=R0mraGVC" width="1140" height="760" alt="A photo of a professor helping a student. "> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Support, Advice, and Encouragement for Every Wildcat</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">College is one of the most exciting chapters of your life 鈥&nbsp;think of it as a choose-your-own-adventure book, but with more coffee and less dragons. It鈥檚 a time filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities, and it鈥檚 a time you鈥檒l always remember. To help you make the most of it, we asked University of 天美传媒 advisors, professors, and Think Tank tutors to share the tips they wish every student knew.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">Their advice in summary? Be proactive, stay curious, and remember that you鈥檝e got a whole community rooting for your success.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Advisors: More Than Class Schedules</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥淵our effort, mindset, and ability to connect with others matter just as much as your final product.鈥&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥 Daniel Jim茅nez Flores, CALES Academic Advisor</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Advisors do more than schedule classes 鈥 they help you design your future. They鈥檒l cheer you on, guide you through twists and turns, connect you with majors and campus resources, help you understand requirements, and guide you to opportunities like research, study abroad, or leadership programs.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Their biggest piece of advice? Ask early and ask often. 鈥淎sking for help is a powerful act of self-care,鈥 says&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cales.arizona.edu/person/daniel-jimenez-flores"><span>Daniel Jim茅nez Flores</span></a><span class="text-midnight">. Fellow CALES advisor&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cales.arizona.edu/person/julian-mirano"><span>Julian Mirano</span></a><span class="text-midnight"> adds, 鈥淎dvisors can connect you to research opportunities, study abroad, and so much more. We want students to grow, not just survive.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Advisors also encourage students to think beyond classes. Big-picture questions like 鈥淲hat do I want my college journey to look like?鈥 or 鈥淗ow can I grow?鈥 help advisors engage in a more holistic approach. 鈥淚 want to know who you are, what matters to you, and how we can build a path that feels right,鈥 Daniel emphasized.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Advisors also point students to the full catalog of campus resources. All U of A students have excellent resources at their fingertips (</span><a href="https://thinktank.arizona.edu/"><span>Think Tank</span></a><span class="text-midnight">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://salt.arizona.edu/"><span>SALT Center</span></a><span class="text-midnight">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://thrive.arizona.edu/"><span>Thrive Center</span></a><span class="text-midnight">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://career.arizona.edu/">Center for Career Readiness</a>,<span class="text-midnight"> </span><a href="https://career.arizona.edu/"><span>C</span></a><a href="https://caps.arizona.edu/"><span>ampus Health Counseling and Psych Services</span></a><span class="text-midnight">).&nbsp;</span><a href="https://sgpp.arizona.edu/person/adriana-campas"><span>Adriana Campas</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, Academic Advisor for the School of Government &amp; Public Policy, reminds students to 鈥渂ring specific questions to your instructor or TA during office hours,鈥 and take advantage of tutoring, workshops, and academic coaching early on.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">And yes, get involved! Clubs, sports, leadership roles, volunteer opportunities&nbsp;all help you grow, build community, and strengthen your resume. Daniel sums it up: 鈥淔ind your people, ask questions, and remember that you belong here.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Tutors: More Than Homework Help</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to apply to that program you don鈥檛 feel 'qualified' enough for, and take that class you feel like doesn鈥檛 'align with' your degree.鈥&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥 Aliyah Postell, Think Tank Tutor Program Coordinator</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">The Think Tank isn鈥檛 just for tutoring; though it鈥檚 great for that too.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://thinktank.arizona.edu/person/aliyah-postell"><span>Aliyah Postell</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, Tutor Program Coordinator, explains, 鈥淭hink Tank is a hub for student support where students can receive academic support through tutoring and supplemental instruction, and they can also receive more holistic support through coaching and workshops designed to help students build skills they need to successfully navigate college.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Her advice for students worried about trying something new? 鈥淭he worst they can say is no.鈥 Aliyah shares a story from her undergraduate studies when she applied to more than 10 research programs despite feeling underqualified, and one of them said yes. 鈥淭he best you can gain on the other side is a lifetime of learning experiences,鈥 she says.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Branching out academically and socially is also key. Aliyah encourages students to explore unexpected classes, clubs, and experiences: she urges students to try new things, even if they are passionate about a specific field. 鈥淚 added minors in Astronomy and Classics just by taking gen ed classes I enjoyed.鈥</span></p><p class="Indent1" dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">鈥 U of A has hundreds of clubs and minors that provide great opportunities to test the waters and learn new things. Read</span><span>&nbsp;</span><a href="/admissions/student-stories/20-unique-clubs-u"><span>20 Unique Clubs at the U of A</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">and&nbsp;</span><a href="/admissions/student-stories/10-interesting-minors-university-arizona"><span>10 Interesting Minors at the University of 天美传媒</span></a><span> </span><span class="text-midnight">for some inspiration!</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Professors: More Than Grades</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥淭rust the process. It鈥檚 not always going to make sense, but in the end, you will be rewarded for doing the work.鈥&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight"><strong>鈥 Kyle Tusing, Ph.D.</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Professors agree: success isn鈥檛 about shortcuts. It takes planning, consistency, and asking for help when needed. 鈥淚f you don鈥檛 plan for success, you plan to fail,鈥 says&nbsp;</span><a href="https://psychology.arizona.edu/ashley-jordan-phd"><span>Ashley Jordan, Ph.D.</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, Professor of Practice in Psychology. Staying organized and blocking study time are essential, especially if you鈥檙e juggling school, work, and life.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://comm.arizona.edu/person/kyle-tusing"><span>Kyle Tusing, Ph.D.</span></a><span class="text-midnight">, Professor of Practice in Communication, adds that success also comes from perspective: 鈥淭rust the process. It鈥檚 not always going to make sense, but in the end, you will be rewarded for doing the work.鈥 His practical tip? 鈥淧rioritize the requirements of the class and things will naturally fall into place.鈥 Even small habits, like not sitting by friends in class, can make a difference.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">When it comes to struggling, professors echo advisors: don鈥檛 wait. Review your syllabi, check D2L, and bring specific questions to office hours. 鈥淢any students come into my statistics class terrified of math,鈥 Dr. Jordan says. 鈥淪eeing them overcome that fear and succeed is my absolute favorite part of teaching.鈥 Dr. Tusing agrees: 鈥淎ctions (attending class, reading, studying) are more important than intentions. Apply time and effort to reverse the struggle.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">And don鈥檛 fear failure. 鈥淪uccess is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm,鈥 Dr. Jordan reminds students, quoting Winston Churchill. Dr. Tusing adds, 鈥淔ailing can be informative and instructive. No one cares if you fail, and if they do care, you shouldn鈥檛 care that they care.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Office hours aren鈥檛 just for homework, they鈥檙e a backstage pass to professors鈥 career stories. Dr. Jordan encourages students to ask about career paths: 鈥淭here鈥檚 no single straight line to success. Seeing different paths can expand your horizons and spark new ideas.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="h4 text-azurite"><strong>7 Key Takeaways for Thriving as a Wildcat</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Advisors, tutors, and professors agree on a few universal truths:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight"><strong>1. Be Proactive:</strong> Don鈥檛 wait until your backpack is overflowing 鈥&nbsp;ask early!</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>2. Engage Actively:</strong> Show up, participate, and own your learning.</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>3. Plan for Success:</strong> Block out time, anticipate challenges, and make a strategy.</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>4. Trust the Process:</strong> Even if things seem confusing now, consistent effort pays off.</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>5. Embrace the Journey:</strong> Mistakes are plot twists, not dead ends.</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>6. Find Your People:</strong> Clubs, internships, affinity groups 鈥 your community matters.</span></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>7. Take Risks:</strong> Apply for that research program, join that quirky class, or explore something new.</span><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Your Wildcat community is here to support you every step of the way. Stay curious, take risks, and ask for help 鈥&nbsp;do that, and you鈥檒l thrive in college.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><hr><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-12" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/getting-involved" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Getting involved</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:22:13 +0000 graceoadams 181 at Meet Your Professor: Barbara Selznick /admissions/student-stories/meet-your-professor-barbara-selznick <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Barbara Selznick</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>imorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-09-18T13:49:45-07:00" title="Wednesday, 18 September 2024 - 13:49" class="datetime">Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 13:49</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Meet Your Professor: Barbara Selznick</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-08/BlogPost_0_barbara_0.jpg.webp?itok=AV0fcw8T" width="1140" height="641" alt="A student works on a computer and Professor Dr. Barbara Selznick's photo is inset."> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Associate Professor, School of Theatre, Film and Television</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">Dr. Barbara Selznick's&nbsp;research examines the connections between film, television, and art including the business, social, and cultural contexts in which they are created. In addition to teaching, she has authored and contributed to books, anthologies and articles on the topic.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">Dr Selznick course roster includes:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">Screen Narratives: Narratives about History (FTV 460)</span></p></li><li><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">Issues in Film and Television Industries: Television Platforms and Programming (FTV 434)</span></p></li><li><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">Intro to Film and Television Industries (FTV 270)</span></p></li><li><p dir="ltr"><span class="lead text-midnight">U.S. Film and Television Now (FTV 370)</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>Where did you grow up, and where do you call home today?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I grew up in New York, just outside of New York City. Now, Tucson is home.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>What are you working on that excites you?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I'm excited about a book I鈥檓 working on titled </span><em><span class="text-midnight">TV鈥檚 American Dream: U.S. Television After the Great Recession</span></em><span class="text-midnight">. Shows like </span><em><span class="text-midnight">Daredevil, Atlanta, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mr. Robot,</span></em><span class="text-midnight"> and even Hallmark movies represent ideas about the American Dream, a myth that鈥檚 both incredibly amorphous and foundational to our understanding of who we are as a nation.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>What鈥檚 the scariest thing you鈥檝e ever done?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Raising children. Being responsible for other human beings and trying to launch them into the world as caring, strong, useful, happy people is terrifying. Both my children are young adults now, and I couldn鈥檛 be prouder of who they are. Despite all my mistakes, they鈥檙e amazing.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>Name a value that is important to you.</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Sympathy is so important. I know many people believe empathy, the ability to feel someone else鈥檚 hurt, is more meaningful. But it鈥檚 also essential to acknowledge and respect someone鈥檚 pain even if you don鈥檛 or can鈥檛 put yourself in their shoes. This lets us show compassion for other people鈥檚 experiences, even if we can鈥檛 imagine what it might feel like. And then, hopefully, take the next step of trying to help them.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>Do you have a unique hobby, talent, or collection?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">I like to crochet. I learned during COVID. I鈥檓 not particularly great at it but everyone in my family has a blanket, a scarf, and a hat. In fact, they probably have more than one. I鈥檓 pretty sure they wish I鈥檇 find a new hobby.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>Students can be afraid of failing. Do you have advice for those who struggle with it?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">It鈥檚 not just students who are afraid of failing. We鈥檙e all afraid of it. It gets easier when you鈥檝e had more practice. Some of my biggest failures have redirected me to where I am now, with a life I love. I didn鈥檛 get into the university I wanted to go to, so I went somewhere else and made great friends. I realized after I got my first job that I didn鈥檛 like the work my major prepared me for, so I went back to grad school and discovered film and television studies. I didn鈥檛 get a permanent job after I got my PhD, so I ended up doing a visiting professor job that led me to the University of 天美传媒, where I got a permanent position and met my husband. Sometimes, what seems like a failure is a wonderful opportunity. And sometimes failure hurts, and you have to shake it off and step on it.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-midnight h4"><strong>What advice would you offer to a first-year Wildcat?</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">My advice is somewhat unfair because it鈥檚 so hard when you鈥檙e going through it but try not to worry so much about the future. It will happen one way or the other. When presented with opportunities 鈥 about classes, internships, jobs, housing, travel, whatever 鈥 it鈥檚 tempting to get caught up in trying to figure out how your choices will fit into some big picture of your life; will it ultimately make you happy? But that can get exhausting. Try using the existing information you have for your current situation and make the best decision you can right now. If you do that, it will lead you down a path that you can then continue on or shift as you go. Trying to guess what will be best for you five or ten years from now doesn鈥檛 take into consideration all the growing and changing you鈥檙e going to do as you have new experiences.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><hr><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Looking for a university where passionate, expert-faculty illuminate the world around us, challenging their students to make the most of every opportunity? Become a Wildcat.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><br><a class="btn btn-red" href="/how-apply-uarizona"><span>APPLY</span></a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:49:45 +0000 imorris 172 at 10 Interesting Minors at the University of 天美传媒聽 /admissions/student-stories/10-interesting-minors-university-arizona <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">10 Interesting Minors at the University of 天美传媒&nbsp;</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>imorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2023-12-05T14:16:22-07:00" title="Tuesday, 5 December 2023 - 14:16" class="datetime">Tue, 5 Dec 2023 - 14:16</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">10 Interesting Minors at the University of 天美传媒&nbsp;</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2025-08/Interesting-Minors.png.webp?itok=HdEKE20m" width="1140" height="641" alt="A group of University of 天美传媒 students is gathered around a table talking in an on-campus room. "> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Is It Worth Getting a Minor in College?</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">While most college students know all about majors, minors at the University of 天美传媒&nbsp;offer a powerful way to broaden your horizons and explore your passions.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">Whether you want to complement your major with a related specialty or dive into a completely different field, a minor can make your degree more dynamic. It also helps your&nbsp;resume stand out and signals to future employers that you鈥檙e motivated, well-rounded, and eager to deepen your knowledge.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>What is a Minor?&nbsp;</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-azurite text-midnight">A minor is an additional field of study added to your degree that requires less coursework than a major. Your minor can be related to your major, or in a totally different subject. All minors at the University of 天美传媒 require at least 18 credits, but some may require more.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>How Do I Declare a Minor?</strong></span></h3><p><span class="text-azurite text-midnight">The first step is to connect with your academic advisor, who you can find through Trellis. They鈥檒l help you explore minors that align with your interests, career goals, and major. Your advisor will also walk you through the steps to officially declare a minor and make sure it fits into your academic plan. Keep in mind that some majors at the University of 天美传媒 require a minor, so it鈥檚 always smart to ask.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>10 Unique Minors at the University of 天美传媒</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Almost every major can be studied as a minor, but the U of A also offers a variety of&nbsp;unique minors. These&nbsp;degree programs will not only make your degree stand out, but also will keep your class schedule fun and fresh.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h4 h5"><strong>1. Creative Writing Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Bring your stories to life with a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://english.arizona.edu/minor-creative-writing?_gl=1*473bmu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI4bm90JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTIwc2V0JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDg1Mzc5NDEkbzEwMCRnMSR0MTc0ODUzOTIwNyRqNjAkbDAkaDE2NjYzNzY2Mjg."><strong>Creative Writing minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight">, where you can focus on fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Perfect for students in any major, this minor helps you build expressive writing skills that can enhance both your academic and professional work. Students begin with engaging 200-level gateway courses before advancing to immersive writing workshops and literature analysis.</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>2. Critical Languages Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">If studying one language just isn鈥檛 enough, then a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://clp.arizona.edu/courses/critical-languages-minor?_gl=1*1jxarz5*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyOG5vdCUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjBzZXQlMjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDg1NDE2MzgkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc0ODU0MzM1MCRqNTIkbDAkaDEwMzIyNzc2MDE."><strong>Critical Languages minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight"> is for you.&nbsp;天美传媒鈥檚 Critical Language Program specializes in teaching less commonly taught languages, including Cantonese, Norwegian, Swahili, Thai, and more.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>3. Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Have a big idea? Turn it into reality with the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/minors/entrepreneurship"><strong>Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight"><strong>,</strong> offered through the Eller College of Management. This program, led by the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship, helps students develop practical skills and an innovative mindset to stand out in any field through courses like Social Innovation Organizations&nbsp;(ENTR 380)&nbsp;and Tech Ventures&nbsp;(ENTR 400).&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>4. eSports Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Level up your academic experience with the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://infosci.arizona.edu/undergraduate-programs/minors/esports">eSports minor</a><span class="text-midnight">. Designed for students interested in the fast-growing world of competitive gaming, this<strong> </strong>fun college minor at the University of 天美传媒 explores the eSports industry, and the social and cultural issues surrounding digital play. Core courses cover game design, digital engagement, and industry trends, while electives cover topics like gamification, diversity in games, and team development.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>5. Film &amp; Television Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Lights, camera, action! The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://tftv.arizona.edu/current-students/minor/"><strong>Film &amp; Television minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight"> gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry. This writing-intensive, 24-unit minor covers everything from film history to video production. Offered through the&nbsp;College of Fine Arts, students will learn how to develop, direct, and edit their own projects.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>6. Health and Human Values Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">There are also a multitude of&nbsp;minors for honors students. The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://frankehonors.arizona.edu/health-and-human-values-minor?_gl=1*1t2j9l3*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyOG5vdCUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjBzZXQlMjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDg1NDE2MzgkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc0ODU0MzcyNSRqNjAkbDAkaDEwMzIyNzc2MDE.">Health and Human Values minor</a><span class="text-midnight"> is available for any student in the W.A. Franke Honors College and teaches students 鈥渉ow science, biology and society interact to shape health, disease, and health care.鈥 This&nbsp;University of 天美传媒 minor&nbsp;combines science and the humanities for the best of both worlds. It also offers&nbsp;study abroad opportunities for minors, including the chance to earn elective credits while studying in India.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>7. Hip-Hop Cultures Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Offered by the Africana Studies in the College of Humanities, the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://africana.arizona.edu/undergraduate/prospective-students/major-and-minor-options/minor-hip-hop-cultures?_gl=1%2A1cysbda%2A_gcl_aw%2AR0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.%2A_gcl_au%2AMTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.%2A_ga%2AJTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyOG5vdCUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjBzZXQlMjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5%2A_ga_7PV3540XS3%2AczE3NDg1NDE2MzgkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc0ODU0MzUyMSRqNjAkbDAkaDEwMzIyNzc2MDE.">Hip-Hop Cultures minor</a><span class="text-midnight"> dives into the world of hip-hop, including music, dance, fashion, art, and more. Students enrolled in the Africana Studies' Minor in "Hip-Hop Cultures" will learn all about the cultural forces behind the hip-hop industry while taking classes like 鈥淩ap, Culture and God鈥 and 鈥淏eginning Hip-Hop Dance Technique.鈥</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>8. Planetary Science Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Shoot for the stars with the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/undergraduate/minor?_gl=1*xmobog*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyOG5vdCUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjBzZXQlMjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDg1NDE2MzgkbzEwMSRnMSR0MTc0ODU0NDI0NiRqNjAkbDAkaDEwMzIyNzc2MDE.">Planetary Science minor</a>.<span class="text-midnight"> This&nbsp;astronomy minor offered by the College of Science includes courses in geoscience, astronomy, atmospheric science, and more to teach students the basics about studying our solar system. It鈥檚 also a great way to get in the lab and gain&nbsp;hands-on learning experience.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>9. Southwest Studies Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Get ready to dig deep into the rich culture, history, and landscapes of the region with the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://swc.arizona.edu/sws-minor?_gl=1*gjmybc*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDgzNjIwOTkuQ2owS0NRand4ZFhCQmhERUFSSXNBQVVrUDZoeTNNWHBHNzRVTTVpTUh0bXBMR3prWE9HNmQ4VE8yVWF1eGF4ZXZGbXRKX1k2TkhhWERLa2FBb0pjRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI4bm90JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTIwc2V0JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDg1Mzc5NDEkbzEwMCRnMSR0MTc0ODUzOTA5OCRqMTMkbDAkaDE2NjYzNzY2Mjg."><strong>Southwest Studies minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight">. This interdisciplinary program explores the peoples, languages, and ecologies of the Southwest and U.S.-Mexico borderlands. An ideal minor for students interested in regional studies and diversity, students will gain a strong foundation for careers in fields like education, public policy, law, cultural resource management, and more.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span class="text-azurite h5"><strong>10. Sports Management Minor</strong></span></h4><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Dreaming of a job in sports? The Eller College of Management can help get you there with its&nbsp;</span><a href="https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/undergraduate/academics/minors/sports-management"><strong>Sports Management minor</strong></a><span class="text-midnight">. It prepares students for sports careers through 鈥渆xperiential learning opportunities and study trips to sporting events.鈥 This minor includes classes like Sport Tourism and Event Management (MGMT 352) and Life Cycle of Elite Athletes (MGMT 357).&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><hr><p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">With a wide range of&nbsp;degree programs and interdisciplinary minors, the University of 天美传媒 empowers you to shape an academic journey that鈥檚 as unique as your goals. Choosing a minor that sparks your interest is a smart way to broaden your perspective and learn new subjects you might not have explored otherwise.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Ready to customize your college experience? Discover all undergraduate majors and minors at the University of 天美传媒 by visiting</span><em><span class="text-midnight"> </span></em><a href="/degree-search/">arizona.edu/degree-search</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="/admissions/apply"><span class="badge badge-red">Apply to the University of 天美传媒</span></a></p><p><a href="https://nextsteps.arizona.edu&nbsp;"><span class="badge badge-red">Commit to Becoming a Wildcat</span></a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-15" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/research" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Research</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:16:22 +0000 imorris 159 at Must-Take Classes at the University of 天美传媒 (According to Students) /admissions/student-stories/must-take-classes-university-arizona-according-students <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Must-Take Classes at the University of 天美传媒 (According to Students)</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rldool</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2022-12-12T07:31:56-07:00" title="Monday, 12 December 2022 - 07:31" class="datetime">Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 07:31</time> </span> <h1 class="text-blue my-5 fw-boldest display-4 text-decoration-none"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Must-Take Classes at the University of 天美传媒 (According to Students)</span> </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-az-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="align-center"> <figure style="max-width: 1140px;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-az-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" class="img-fluid image-style-az-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/az_large/public/2022-12/blogpostdrafti_0.png.webp?itok=FXDHhqzd" width="1140" height="641" alt="Students having fun in class"> </div> </div> </figure> </div> <h2><span class="text-azurite"><strong>Interesting &amp; Unique Classes</strong></span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">Want a guarantee that you鈥檒l always show up to class? Book classes with topics you look forward to learning about! Whether for your major or as an elective, these interesting classes at the University of 天美传媒 are thought-provoking and memorable.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight lead">Whether you're exploring&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ge.arizona.edu/?_gl=1*1rnc3wu*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDcyNDcyMDkuQ2p3S0NBandfcERCQmhCTUVpd0FtWTAyTnBVUGJHV0Q4bjc3ZUV3RUV5SW9BeHBpSWNYUDQ0RDIzOUNhTmU4a3l6YWx1UVFMTUVJMVVob0NWdjhRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTEzMjU2Mzg5LjE3NDUwMTU2NTA.*_ga*JTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1Mjhub3QlMjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyMHNldCUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI1MjUyNTI5*_ga_7PV3540XS3*czE3NDcyNDAzNTEkbzYzJGcxJHQxNzQ3MjQ5MDAyJGowJGwwJGgxNjc3NTIzNDA5"><span class="lead">GenEd classes</span></a><span class="text-midnight lead">, seeking fun electives, or just looking for interesting courses at the University of 天美传媒, this list highlights some of the most popular options among Wildcats.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-azurite h4"><strong>Popular Classes at the University of 天美传媒</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0088071">ASTR 202 鈥 Life in the Universe: Are We Alone?</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">This introductory astrobiology course invites students to explore one of humanity鈥檚 most profound questions 鈥 are we alone in the universe? You鈥檒l investigate how life begins, where else it might exist, and what it takes to find it. With insights from astronomers, biologists, geologists, and more, you鈥檒l cover everything from habitable zones to alien atmospheres. Ranked among the top universities for NASA-funded activity, the University of 天美传媒 is a global leader in space exploration and research, and this course brings that same spirit of discovery into the classroom.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0292061">FITS 204 鈥 Fashion Consumers and the Shopping Economy</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Ever wonder how fashion trends take hold? Explore fashion theories, trend cycles, and the cultural, social, and economic forces shaping what we wear 鈥&nbsp;and why. Offered through the Fashion Industry Science and Technology (FITS) program, this University of 天美传媒 fashion course offers students a range of skills in areas like design, merchandising, and sustainability.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0417851">FOOD 353 鈥 Coffee: From Crop to Cup</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">This interesting course offered at the U of A explores the global journey of coffee. As an institution recognized for its forward-thinking approach to food systems and global studies, FOOD 353 dives into the coffee supply chain, the economics of coffee production, and the powerful role coffee plays in global trade, culture, and sustainability.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0400091">GEOG 150B2 鈥 Crime and the City</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Interested in criminology, social justice, or urban development? This course offers a multidisciplinary look at crime through the lens of geography, sociology, and law 鈥 three of the University of 天美传媒 top-ranked programs. From national crime statistics to popular myths about urban crime, students explore the history of neighborhood development and the role of gentrification and gang enforcement in shaping city life.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0405861">HIST 160D1 鈥 Food &amp; Power in Global History</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Discover what it means to be a foodie 鈥 past and present. This University of 天美传媒 history course explores how food and drink have shaped societies, sparked trade, and even started wars. Examine how cuisine reflects everything from social status and colonization to cultural exchange and environmental impact.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0185331">JPN 245 鈥 Japanese Popular Culture: Manga, Anime, and So Much More!</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">If you鈥檙e obsessed with anime, manga, and all things Japanese pop culture, check out this engaging Japanese Studies course at the University of 天美传媒 that explores the dynamic world of Japanese visual and material culture. You鈥檒l gain insight into the social values, history, and identity embedded in Japan鈥檚 most recognizable cultural exports.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0357541">LAR 150B1 鈥 American Design on the Land</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Discover how America's landscapes tell our story. From gardens to highways, every space we design reflects what we value, believe, and dream about. In this course, you鈥檒l explore how the places we live, work, and play in don鈥檛 just shape our environment 鈥 they shape our culture, our history, and our American ideologies.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0430341">MUS 106 鈥 The Beatles: Music and Culture</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Explore how four musicians from Liverpool became a cultural phenomenon. In this GenEd class, you鈥檒l dive into the life, sound, and impact of The Beatles, examining how their songs shaped the 1960s and beyond. Through active listening, reflection, and critical analysis, you鈥檒l uncover the influences behind their evolving style and the legacy they left behind.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0324881">TAR 402A 鈥 Combat for the Stage</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">Always fighting for the spotlight? Combat for the Stage teaches you how to safely and convincingly perform fights for live theatre. You'll train with theatrical weapons, learn hand-to-hand techniques, and build the physical control, focus, and confidence needed to bring action scenes to life.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0432221">WFSC 140 鈥 Wildlife at the Movies</a></p><p dir="ltr"><span class="text-midnight">If you鈥檙e a movie buff who鈥檚 always asking questions, WFSC 140 is for you. Wildlife at the Movies explores how filmmakers use fictional wildlife stories to tackle human struggles, spark conversation, and explore taboo topics. By watching and analyzing a range of films, you'll dive into different genres and storytelling styles, learn key film techniques, and gain insight into the creative choices behind the camera.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span class="text-blue text-azurite h4"><strong>Students鈥 Favorite Classes</strong></span></h3><p><em><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭he best class I鈥檝e taken was African Studies (AFAS 160A2). Not only did I have fun reading about the history of the African diaspora 鈥 where I am from 鈥 and the traditions of my ancestors, but I also expanded my knowledge by learning new things I was ignorant about. It was an amazing class taught by an amazing teacher and the material was so fluid and easy to understand.鈥</span></em></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Yassine Halhoul 鈥 Class of 2024</strong></span><br><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Major: </strong>Aerospace Engineering</span><br><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Fez, Morocco</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em><span class="text-midnight">鈥淭he best class I have ever taken was MCB 181R with Dr. Stephanie Capaldi (I know; why would anyone like an intro lecture?). This class helped me discover my enjoyment for molecular and cellular biology and, more specifically, genetics. After this course, I switched my major and found a professor who helped me discover my future aspirations of working in infectious disease. I now get to be a preceptor for this course!鈥</span></em></p><p><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Emma Romano 鈥 Class of 2025</strong></span><br><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Major: </strong>Molecular and Cellular Biology Major<strong> 鈥 Minor: </strong>Health and Human Values</span><br><span class="text-midnight"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Bridgeport, West Virginia</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="text-midnight">Explore all available classes by browsing the </span><a href="https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses">University of 天美传媒鈥檚 general course catalog</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-www-student-story-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-8" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/academics" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Academics</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"><div id="taxonomy-term-14" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-www-student-story-topics"> <div class="content"> <a href="/admissions/admissions-student-story-topics/professors" class="field-group-link btn-arrow link-primary student-story-topic-link fw-bolder text-decoration-none" hreflang="en"> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Professors</div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:31:56 +0000 rldool 137 at