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.

ATTEND Sept. 28–Oct. 2: This global online program connects policymakers with leading climate experts to explore evidence and practical approaches to climate decision-making. Researchers, practitioners and higher education professionals are also welcome.

Jeffrey Wilson, professor of statistics and biostatistics and associate dean in the W. P. Carey School of Business, has been named a 2026 fellow of the association, one of the statistics profession’s highest honors.

Stephanie Arcusa is lead author in new publication in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. The study examines whether policies in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah can support the long-term diffusion of carbon disposal technologies. The study finds that deployment is supported, but sustained financing and accountability remain gaps.

APPLY by Sept 1: Students and early-career professionals from all disciplines, pitch your idea, connect with innovators worldwide, and win a trip to the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin this November!

A series of facilitated listening sessions designed to gather your perspectives on priorities, opportunities, partnerships, and measures of success from Global Futures Scientists & Scholars for the work of the network over the next decade. Sessions will be hosted via Zoom.

AAAS Learning Hub is offering The U.S. Federal R&D Budget 101 course free to everyone until Sept. 30. It offers a practical overview of how federal research funding is negotiated each year and a look at the historical role it has played in supporting the scientific enterprise.

The Community Tree Steward program is recruiting participants for its fifth and final cohort in Mesa. Participants will learn valuable tree-care skills, gain experience in the field, and become community advocates for trees and urban forestry. Training sessions are Oct. 3 and Oct. 17.