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Former UA College of Science dean talks Biosphere 2, OSIRIS-REx

Joaquin Ruiz, who has transitioned to a new role at the university, highlights the college's top achievements over the last two decades.
by Tony Perkins

Ruiz Feature Former UA College of Sciences dean Joaquin Ruiz lists the acquisition of Biosphere 2 among the College's top moments during his 20 years of leadership.
AZPM Staff

Former University of Arizona College of Sciences dean Joaquin Ruiz was appointed vice president of global environmental futures at the UA earlier this year.

Ruiz's term as dean saw the college grow into one of the university's top departments, and included initiatives like Biosphere 2 and ongoing planetary projects like OSIRIS-REx. Tony Perkins spoke with Dr. Ruiz about his two decades of leadership at the college.

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