Recent funding changes and current divisions in Congress mean the nation’s food and agriculture policy may remain stuck in limbo for yet another year, say Merrigan and Neubert.

"With Congress back in session, legislators will take up a set of issues they haven’t comprehensively addressed since 2018 – the year the last farm bill passed."

What happens when you mix strong coffee, curious minds, and over thirty people from across the Global Futures Laboratory? You get our first Coffee Chat!

The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory hosted a conversation exploring systems-based visions for the future of conservation — where climate science, culture and public policy converge.

The National Academies are hosting a workshop on January 13-14, 2026 that will explore innovative ways that AI can enhance climate science and support decision-making for resilience and mitigation.

The KJZZ interview discussed how the Shaded Route Planning project uses generative AI to make predictions about how shadows from buildings and other elements will appear in certain areas over time.

We are excited to share that registration is now open for the Updates in Amyloidosis Conference 2026, taking place on January 29–30, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.This event brings together leading

Learn about the Global Drylands Center and our current activities.

You are invited to join the fourth seminar of the Monthly Seminar Series on Mining Innovation, which will be held on December 19. Please see the details below and use the link provided to RSVP if you are interested in attending. Thank you!

Margaret Garcia led chapter 7 focused on droughts. Other ASU authors include SSEBE PhD candidate Burcu Tezcan as chapter 7 co-author, Maura Allaire as Chapter 2 co-author, Jay Famiglietti as chapter 3 co-author, and Marty Anderies and Patricia Gober as editorial board members. 

Engineering professor Ellie Fini was recognized on Sept. 29, 2025, by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, which promotes research, education and public awareness about the impacts of transportation investment.

Ellie Fini, associate professor, Del E. Webb School of Construction in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, is corresponding author on Algae Asphalt to Enhance Pavement Sustainability and Performance at Subzero Temperatures, a new publication in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.