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Arid Lands Information Center (ALIC)

The mission of the Arid Lands Information Center (ALIC) is to utilize the most cost-effective and universal means to provide access to information on the nature, development, and management of the world's arid and semi-arid regions.

Arizona Remote Sensing Center (ARSC)

 

The Arizona Remote Sensing Center (ARSC) was formed 20 years ago and serves to facilitate the integration of information technologies in the routine management process by responding to the real-world problems of decision makers. Scientists in ARSC are actively involved in the design, development and application of new technologies to respond to today's global problems.

Desert Research Unit (DRU)

 

DRU conducts research on water conservation, wastewater treatment and reuse, economically viable arid lands plants, reclamation of disturbed lands such as mine reclamation, retired farmland, policy studies, and environmental impact assessments.

Southwest Center for Natural Products Research and Commercialization (NPC) - formerly Bioresources Research Facility (BRF)

 

The primary objective of the Center is the research and development of natural products for commercial applications. The NPC will bring together established researchers and research groups, including student researchers, to achieve this objective in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Economic Development Research Program (EDPR)

 

We are a program dedicated to utilizing the resources of the University of Arizona in helping foster economic development within the State of Arizona, with a special focus on economically distressed areas within the state.

International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC)

 

The International Arid Lands Consortium (IALC) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the problems and solutions unique to arid and semiarid regions.

Office of International Programs, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (OIP)

 

The primary mission of the Office of International Programs at the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is to support the participation of CALS in international agriculture research, training, and development. Its secondary objective is to support faculty project proposals for international funding.