ARIZONA 360

Episode 242

2020 Census: This week the U.S. Census Bureau launched its recruiting initiative to hire half a million temporary workers to help carry out next year’s census. The bureau’s southern Arizona partnership coordinator Tammy Parise discusses what opportunities are available in the state. Eller MAP Dashboard: The UA Eller College of Management’s MAP Dashboard routinely tracks and updates key indicators about the economic and social health of Southern Arizona. Economist Jennifer Pullen explains how the data is collected and why it is a useful tool available to the public. Broadband in Arizona: Arizona 360 explores broadband infrastructure in the state with a look at the purpose of new cell poles going up in Tucson, and their capabilities. UA College of Engineering’s Ravi Tandon explains the importance of 5g and its impact on the way we use the internet. Plus, the Tohono O’Ohdam Community College’s Dean of Sustainability Mario Montes-Helu describes challenges resulting from slower broadband speeds on the nation. Mayor Jonathan Rothschild: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild sits down with Christopher Conover to reflect on his last eight years in office, including what he sees as his biggest accomplishments and ongoing challenges that await the city’s next mayor.