UA Innovation Day honors Mike Drake

On Tuesday, March 6, the University of Arizona (UA) hosted its ninth annual Innovation Day at the UA. The event, attended by over 300 people, celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff, and faculty.

During the luncheon, the UA community recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of Michael J. Drake (1946-2011). Mike was recognized for his accomplishments as a leader in the cosmochemistry, and as the guiding force behind the Phoenix Mars Mission and the OSIRIS-REx mission.