Behind every meal: Lessons from the Yuma Agricultural Center
"In Yuma, Arizona, known as the Winter Lettuce Capital of the U.S. and Canada for producing 90% of the leafy greens consumed during the coldest months, I witnessed this work unfolding across vast commercial fields as my Arizona State University classmates and I drove past to the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center."
Grant Opportunity: The Vast x Explorers Club Grant
The Vast x Explorers Club Grant Program has launched a call for applications to support bold, exploratory research that advances human habitability and long-term presence beyond Earth. Application Deadline Feb. 15.
Join Environmental Justice Movement Wiki Scholars Course
Ready to reach the public with important knowledge, driving change? Join 8-week long course highlighting environmental justice through Wikipedia. Course runs: Mar. 10 - Apr. 28
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grants
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grant open for Graduate Student or Pre-doc doing research in any phase of wildlife conservation of North American fauna. Application deadline Feb. 15.
From Complexity to Clarity: Unlocking Global Climate Policy Intelligence
Climate Policy Radar (CPR) is pioneering open, AI‑powered tools to make climate policy data accessible, usable, and actionable worldwide. Their mission is to accelerate time‑to‑insight for policymakers, researchers, and civil
Upcoming KE Events for Researchers
Research Academy is hosting a variety of events for researchers. Dates of programs range from Feb. 3 to Feb. 16.
Transforming Water, West
In 2026, Rethinking Water will evolve into Transforming Water, signaling that the time is ripe to move towards action, from "rethinking" to transforming our water systems! Transforming Water, West, the inaugural event under this new theme, will take place on March 20, 2026.
Advancing Amyloidosis Care: Highlights from the 2026 Updates in Amyloidosis Conference
On January 29–30, 2026, we had the privilege of bringing together patients, advocates, clinicians, and industry partners in Phoenix, Arizona, for the Updates in Amyloidosis Conference 2026. The impact of
IMPACT Studio Program
Are you ready to create meaningful and responsible impact? The IMPACT Studio with the GFL Office of Research Development and Strategy is offering 6-session programs. Apply by Mar. 1.
Opening the aperture in 2026
2025 was a difficult year, and we have managed, and muddled and persisted our way through it. In this post, David Guston lays out six interrelated strategies for 2026.
Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator (2026 Cohort)
Startups at ASU are invited to apply to the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator - Application are now open for the 2026 cohorts. This program is designed to accelerate the integration of technologies that can reduce the carbon impact of Amazon devices. Application clinics Feb. 5 and 22. Apply by Feb. 24.
AAAS S-STEM Resource and Evaluation Center to host February webinars
These webinars are for faculty, research development professionals, and evaluators, and will be held on February 5, 10, and 17. Topics include generation of research, developing research and evaluation plans, and using a logic model or theory of change.