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Episode 217: Problem-solving on the Navajo Nation.

Putting a focus on problem-solving on the Navajo Nation.

azsci 217 Problem Solving Navajo Nation Representatives from UA, National Science Foundation, and the Navajo Nation with a UA-developed solar powered water purification system.
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Problem-Solving on the Navajo Nation

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Episode 217: Chemical and Environmental Engineering professor Kim Ogden

University of Arizona engineering students and faculty are investigating food, energy, and water security issues affecting Native Americans. Chemical and Environmental Engineering professor Kim Ogden describes how the group is training Navajo students in greenhouse technology and using solar power to develop a mobile water purification system.

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