DCDC NSF Annual Report

Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory

DCDC NSF Annual Report

The DCDC Annual Report covers the NSF reporting period of September 1, 2011-August 31, 2012 and is available on the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals page of our website. DCDC

UN names ASU sustainability dean a 'Champion of the Earth'

Sander van der Leeuw, the dean of the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University, is among the six winners of the 2012 United Nations Champions of the Earth award.

Water, people, and sustainability

Water, People, and Sustainability—A Systems Framework for Analyzing and Assessing Water Governance Regimes Authors Arnim Wiek (1) and Kelli L. Larson (1, 2) Abstract Freshwater resources might become the most

Navajos and Hopis concerned over water deal With Feds

Via AZ Central.com The house where Dixie Ellis lives with her mother is perched on a mesa above town. It is a steep hike up the hill from Lake Powell,

The desert Southwest: Oasis or mirage?

by Pete Zrioka, Arizona State University Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development The American West has a drinking problem. On farms and in cities, we are guzzling water at an alarming

ASU’s power parasol: Cutting-edge solar structure implements energy and shade to Lot 59

The massive Lot 59 parking area, located between Sun Devil and Packard stadium, was notorious for being one of the most sweltering parking lots on ASU’s Tempe campus. Although being

DCDC Poster Symposium

On April 25, 2012, Decision Center for a Desert City hosted their annual poster symposium. A highlight of the spring semester, graduate students enrolled in the Community of Graduate Scholars

SCN awarded President's Award for Sustainability

Sustainability is a balance of environmental, social and economic concerns. ASU staff and faculty are advancing sustainability by demonstrating exemplary practices, leading by example, and sharing solutions to catalyze change.

Analysis of Arizona's water resources system

Author: Jesus R. Gastelum, Central Arizona Project ABSTRACT An analysis of Arizona’s water resources system has been implemented. This study uses a qualitative system analysis approach to evaluate the most

Urban heat island research in Phoenix

Urban Heat Island Research in Phoenix, Arizona: Theoretical Contributions and Policy Applications Authors: Winston T. L. Chow, Dean Brennan, and Anthony J. Brazel Department of Engineering, Arizona State University, Mesa,

Our Future with Water: Three-part film series

Friday, May 4, 11 and 18, 7 p.m. Water conservation is an important lesson to learn when living in the desert. The Tempe History Museum will host a three-part film

CAP Ignite presentations

Who: You and your fellow CAP colleagues are invited to attend AND participate in CAP Ignite presentations and an end-of-semester celebration. What: CAP Ignite presentations are short, 2-3 minute presentations