The desert sky we see here in Tucson, Arizona, is the same desert sky that Arabs have observed for millennia. Two Deserts, One Sky is intended to bring the richness and depth of astronomy in ancient Arab cultures to modern awareness. This project for the first time presents ancient Arab astronomical traditions within their own cultural contexts, instead of fragmented within the confines of Greek-oriented modern astronomy. From explaining the meaning and usage of star names in ancient star calendars to examining their continuing impact on modern-day astronomy around the globe, this project is designed to build bridges of understanding and foster greater appreciation for the vast heritage of Arab astronomy. The Star Calendar Blog of Two Deserts, One Sky (http://onesky.arizona.edu) launches on October 1, 2015, with public star talks following throughout the academic year.

Andrea Parber is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Systems Engineering. She works with Roberto Furfaro from Systems Engineering on “Steckler Lunar Greenhouse III.”

Mary Jones is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Biosystems Engineering. She works with Eric Betterton from Atmospheric Sciences on “Characterization of Wind Blown Dust from Tailings and other Mining Operations.”

Michael Flammia is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. He works with Anthony Muscat from Chemical & Environmental Engineering on “Fabrication of chemical sensor based on graphene oxide.”

Callie Branyan is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. She works with Rolfe Bode from World View Enterprises on “High Altitude Ballooning.”

Fabian Wildenstein is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Optical Science and Engineering. He works with James Schwiegerling from Optical Sciences on “Eye tracking with color structured light projection.”

Gregory Wilburn is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He works with Rolfe Bode from World View Enterprises on “High Altitude Ballooning.”

Gary Tyree is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. He works with Richard Michod from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology on “Understanding the Evolution of Multicellularity and Cellular Differentiation.”

Ryan Stelzer is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. He works with David Gaylor from Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering on “Wayfarer: On-Demand Solar System Exploration with a Common Architecture Cubesat.”

David Simmons is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Mathematics. He works with Shankar Venkataramani from Mathematics on “Folding, crumpling, buckling and geometric meta-materials.”