ASU research demonstrates silicon-based tandem photovoltaic modules can compete in solar market
New solar energy research from Arizona State University demonstrates that silicon-based tandem photovoltaic modules, which convert sunlight to electricity with higher efficiency than present modules, will become increasingly attractive in
Science Outside the Lab summer program convenes in nation's capital
Who does the United States public trust to help in its efforts to become more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change? A 2016 Pew Research Center survey revealed
Sustainability students graduating at high rates, winning elite scholarships
The School of Sustainability has one of the highest graduation rates at Arizona State University, and many sustainability students are winning prestigious honors including Ford Foundation Fellowships, Doris Duke Conservation Scholarships and Udall Undergraduate Scholarships.
ASU meets with leaders in Hawaii to discuss SDGs project
The Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Martin Chungong, recently visited Hawaii to meet with the Hawaii State Senate and Amanda Ellis, the Director of Strategic Partnerships throughout Hawaii and
Smaller, faster, harder: Crystallography with XFELs
Richard Feynman knew a thing or two about biology. He is reported to have said, “Everything that living things do can be understood in terms of the jigglings and wigglings
UREx Science Outside the Lab (SOtL) – Summer 2018
[mensaje en español sigue] Who does the United States public trust to help in its efforts to become more resilient to extreme weather events and climate change? A 2016 Pew
Five women entrepreneurs win first WE Empower UN SDG Challenge
Five women entrepreneurs, representing each of the five U.N. regions, were selected to attend the United Nations Global Goals Week in September and to receive training and support for their efforts to empower women and improve sustainability in their fields.
ASU sustainability scientist co-authors report about decarbonizing energy system
Science magazine recently published an article co-authored by Klaus Lackner, Director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions at Arizona State University. The article, “Net-zero emissions energy systems,” examines the
The Sustainability Consortium releases 2018 Impact Report
The Sustainability Consortium released its third annual Impact Report, which focuses on how well companies are using the organization’s tools to increase transparency in their supply chains. TSC reported in 2018 that it made progress on all three aspects of improving transparency.
John Browne writes op-ed about future of oil and gas
Executive Chairman of L1 Energy and ASU Wrigley Institute board member John Browne penned an op-ed for Bloomberg Opinion about the great energy shift that needs to happen, with oil and gas companies adapting to be a positive part of the energy transition rather than victims of it.
ASU presents on renewable energy in Fiji
Bulent Bicer, Project Manager of Research at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, recently represented ASU at the annual Top Executive Conference (TOPEX) in Fiji. TOPEX is
ASU researchers helping Tempe deal with extreme-heat events
It’s predicted to be 116 degrees in Tempe on Tuesday. Scorching. That kind of extreme heat is a dangerous annual stress on city resources. Last year, the Tempe Fire Department