Model USDA 2026: NextGen scholars navigate the future of food
"The weekend was a masterclass in the sheer scale of federal policymaking. To mirror real-world processes, the students were organized into a multi-faceted web of stakeholders."
Coffee Chat with ORDS - March 2026
Join us for coffee in Walton Center on Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Talk through funding questions, connect with collaborators, or brainstorm ideas. Hosted by the GFL Office of Research Development and Strategy.
2026 Doctoral Student Workshop on Climate and Energy Decision Making
Carnegie Mellon University invites PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to apply to present their research at a 2-day workshop, to be held May 13–14, 2026, on the CMU campus in Pittsburgh. Application deadline: Mar. 13.
ASU News | Decline in grazing livestock brings risks, opportunities
Check out the ASU News article featuring Osvaldo Sala regarding a study on overgrazing. As part of the study, which published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Model USDA 2026: The meat and potatoes
"The Model USDA conference in Tempe, Arizona concluded with a new sense of purpose to commit to food policy reforms. I had the honor of role-playing as a journalists for Scenario E: Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) food label guidance for voluntary claims."
GFORDS presents workshop to empower faculty using Pivot
Kiki Jenkins and Global Futures Office of Research Development and Strategy hosted workshop on Feb. 9 to support faculty with finding funding opportunities using Pivot.
Join the NCAR at ASU Google Group
The NCAR Google group exists to communicate information about the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to interested students, staff, and faculty at ASU.
SCIENCE IRL: SciComm mini-grant 2026
Skype a Scientist is offering $300-$1,000 mini-grants to science communication. Application Deadline Mar. 23.
Solís named American Association of Geographers Fellow
Patricia Solís was recognized on Feb. 16, as 2026 Fellow by American Association of Geographers. Honored for 24 years of contribution to geography.
Model USDA 2026: A fresh approach to impactful civics education
"From a personal perspective, Model USDA fills a critical gap between academic theory and applied governance. Traditional coursework can explain the policymaking process; Model USDA allows students to experience it."
Meet affiliated faculty Emily Holleran
Read on for an interview with Emily Holleran, Instructor in the School of Sustainability.
Advancing Global Gender Equality Through Leadership and Collaboration
As a Lead Partner of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, the United Nations Foundation (UNF) continues to champion global cooperation and women’s leadership as essential drivers of sustainable development. In a