The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers two research fellowship programs for postdoctoral and senior researchers with a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. (or near completion). NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) and Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP). Both provide stipends, health insurance, relocation assistance for eligible awardees, and professional travel support. Apply by. Nov. 2

Join May Busch, Senior Advisor for Leadership in ASU’s Office of the President and author of new book Visible, for a conversation about making invisible work visible and advancing your career. CFA leaders Andrea Dickens and Bradley Wilson will explore lessons from Busch’s book in the context of faculty and higher education, including the unique challenges facing career-track faculty. Audience Q&A included. Dialogue on Sept. 10 at 3:00 PM.

Institute for Social Science Research is offering seed grants up to $8,000 to ASU faculty-across all four ASU campuses-in the social sciences seeking to develop research and pursue external funding. Application Deadline: Sept. 28.

Hosted by the ASU Foundation’s Launch Studio team, this two-part workshop will help faculty understand philanthropy and how to engage with philanthropic funding in collaboration with the Foundation. Day One covers philanthropy fundamentals and development at ASU; Day Two focuses on shaping a philanthropic vision aligned with your mission. Participants will leave with a vision they can share with current and future funders. Attend Oct. 1-2.

On Sept. 16 at 4:00 PM, Laura Turner Seydel and Vasser Seydel will dive into how soil itself might be one of our most powerful climate solutions through a special screening of Groundswell and live panel discussion. Be part of this change.

Join environmental leaders Laura Turner Seydel and Vasser Seydel as they explore what it takes to build a thriving planet. On Sept. 15 at 4:00 PM, they'll discuss solutions taking root now — from regenerative agriculture to ocean protection to climate action. Reception to follow.

Join Falling Walls Lab Event on Sept. 10 at 2:30 PM. This event is to watch as talented entrepreneurs, researchers, and creatives deliver captivating pitches showcasing their transformative projects and solutions. A Networking Reception with refreshments will follow the pitch session.

Professor Jason Bruner's mural, "You Are Here," depicts the Valley by combining maps that reflect different visual priorities into one map to show how points of continuity are present across history. See it now in Coor Hall room 4403.

Arthur Daemmrich co-authored with Robert Cook-Deegan “Still Lost at the Frontier,” a response in Boston Review’s forum “How to Save Science.” Daemmrich and Cook-Deegan examine the political foundations of U.S. science policy and argue for institutions that balance scientific autonomy with public accountability. The essay considers how public science can remain responsive to elected officials and citizens while preserving researchers’ ability to pursue knowledge.

The biannual Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference equips ASU staff, faculty and working learners with knowledge, skills and connections to advance sustainability in their roles. This fall's conference features a behind-the-scenes look at ASU's next-generation sustainability aspirations, with university leaders and sustainability experts, practical solutions and opportunities to connect with colleagues. The conference runs 9 AM - 4 PM on Oct. 1. Early bird registration ends Aug. 28, and general registration ends Sept. 27.

Starbucks is seeking new materials for cold cups and lids, with a focus on solutions that are plastic-free, compostable, and transparent. Successful proposals should integrate functional performance, customer experience and regulatory needs, with potential for testing, refinement, and global scale. The winning team will be offered up to $50,000. Apply by Sept. 14.

A $4,200 Principled Innovation grant supported Engineering Trust Under Scale: A Space Governance Lab Workshop, that prepared doctoral, masters and undergraduate students to present at the 2026 Governance of Emerging Technologies and Science (GETS) conference with ASU Law in May 2026.