Cotton in the city: Raising an Arizona staple in the Phoenix metro area
Just a short drive outside Phoenix, in Mesa, Arizona, is the Hatley family farm. Now known as Associated Farms, Adam Hatley and his family have been farming this land since 1976, when Adam’s father first started cultivating the land here.
Now hiring! Decision support for endangered species pesticide risk
The ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is currently hiring a postdoctoral research associate to lead the development of a decision tool for assessing pesticide risk for species listed under the
ASU present, OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes’ employees represented Arizona State University at the third annual OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo, held in the aquarium's courtyard. Over 40 local
CBO takes on GreenBiz
ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber and School for the Future of Innovation in Society’s Innovation in Global Development PhD program student Chris Barton attended GreenBiz 2020
ASU faculty generates innovative idea to change behavior
One of the many challenges we face in the journey to create a more sustainable planet is that although more people are now aware of the problem of climate change,
Reflections on Whole Foods Market 5% Giving Day
On Wednesday December 4th, a couple students and professors of the Food and Farm Immersion branched off during the morning and early afternoon to table at the newly opened Whole Foods Market in downtown Tempe, Arizona.
ASU engineer works to increase solar panel efficiency
Solar energy, while quite expensive, still remains one of the most promising sources of alternate energy. ASU's Holman Research Group has published new findings in the science journal Joule that show how a minute change to the industry-standard silicon wafers significantly enhances solar cell composition.
Doctoral dissertation fellowship: Babbitt Center
Doctoral students conducting dissertation projects integrating land use, water management and policy are eligible to apply.
Climate change, the apocalypse and skepticism
Despite the near universal consensus confirming the phenomenon of climate change, climate skepticism still poses a significant barrier to developing more environmentally conscious policies. One particular segment of the population
Climate change, the apocalypse and skepticism
ASU Now Despite the near universal consensus confirming the phenomenon of climate change, climate skepticism still poses a significant barrier to developing more environmentally conscious policies. One particular segment of
Peoria kicks off spring semester at City Hall
On February 5th, 2020 ASU students, faculty, and city staff met at Peoria City Hall for the spring 2020 kickoff event with Project Cities. In the Council Chambers, Erick Strunk,
ASU launches master of innovation degree program
A new entrepreneurship master's degree combines design, business and engineering. The Master of Science in innovation and venture development is open to all degree backgrounds.