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Department of Energy selects 5 University of Arizona research projects through new AI-for-science ‘Genesis Mission’ awards

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:51:28 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Five University of Arizona projects have secured funding through the U.S. Department of Energy s Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in support of energy, national...

FPT Guest Blog: Software as a Medical Device (SaMD): Navigating the Future of Regulated Digital Health in Arizona

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:47:46 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Medtech is undergoing a quiet shift. The software components that once played supporting roles inside connected medical devices are increasingly becoming the medical device itself. Algorithms that analyze imaging data, applications that deliver...

Clean Energy News July 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:17:00 Z

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Member News July 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:14:14 Z

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Virginia clean energy firm plans 350-megawatt solar plant near Buckeye

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:05:49 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Phoenix Business Journal A private clean energy firm is planning a major solar project on state-owned land near Buckeye, amid a flurry of similar projects in various stages of development in the West Valley and further south in Pinal County....

Corporation Commission repeals efficiency standards as energy demand hits all-time high

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:34 Z

(AZ Tech Council) KJZZ The Arizona Corporation Commission this month repealed the state’s energy efficiency standards. They’d been in effect for about 15 years. That followed utility regulators doing away with Arizona’s renewable energy standards. The GOP-controlled...

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:50:08 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) A rare autoimmune disease hospitalized a Tempe woman intermittently over a year and a half but it also set her on a new path toward medical school. Delaney Nothaft was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, or MG, during her senior year playing Division I...

Gilbert Paralympian Chris Hammer wins gold in Paris, advocates for disability access on ADA anniversary

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:29:50 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) Sunday marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act , the landmark civil rights law signed in 1990 that guarantees people with disabilities equal access to jobs, public services and public spaces. Gilbert Paralympian triathlete...

WATCH: Valley salon starts book exchange to help kids stay calm during haircuts

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:53:42 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) At one Valley kids' salon, the newest addition isn't a video game or tablet. It's a bookshelf. Yvette Stumpf, owner of Pigtails & Crewcuts on Happy Valley Road , is taking a different approach to keeping young customers calm and entertained during...

Chilled Seafood, Sushi and Late-Night Vibes at JING Scottsdale

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:14:36 Z

(ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com) JING Scottsdale is giving diners a reason to embrace summer nights by pairing chilled seafood, inventive sushi and handcrafted cocktails with an energetic nightlife atmosphere, creating a destination designed for lingering long after the sun goes...

Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to husband, also a firefighter, in remarkable act of love

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:26:23 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) A Phoenix Fire Department firefighter is donating one of her kidneys to her husband, who serves with the Surprise Fire-Medical Department. Madison Geer and Robert Coleman, Jr. are first responders who have spent their careers helping others, and now...

From first-time fans to young dreamers: How the FIFA World Cup left its mark on the Valley

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:20:18 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) The FIFA World Cup wrapped up Sunday afternoon, and for many in the Valley, it was more than just a sporting event, it was a turning point. First-time fans packed venues like the George and Dragon English Pub in Phoenix, where owner David Wimberley...

WATCH: Arizona Cardinals superfan honored for community impact

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:45:05 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) Arizona Cardinals superfan Rob Freedman, a teacher and community advocate, spoke out on Good Morning America this week about being honored by the Cardinals during Disability Pride Month. GMA also helped Freedman, who was the 2021 Arizona Cardinals...