University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona, founded in 1885 as the state's first university.

Known for programs in astronomy, optical sciences, and planetary research, it operates several major observatories and has been involved in NASA space missions.

She got her PhD at the University of Arizona.

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