ASU and DCDC Sustainability Education Exchange with Tec de Monterrey
On June 10, 2013, Dave White, DCDC co-director and Senior Sustainability Scientist with the Global Institute of Sustainability and an ASU contingent, had the unique opportunity to travel to Tec
An arid Arizona city manages its thirst
The hiss of sprinklers serenades improbably green neighborhoods early in the morning and late at night, the moisture guarding against the oppressive heat. This is the time of year when temperatures soar, water consumption spikes and water bills skyrocket in this city, particularly for those whose idea of desert living includes cultivating a healthy expanse of grass.
Scholarships aid sustainability students exploring policy and diversity
Incoming freshman Maria Eller and senior Sean Martin will use the scholarships from Clean Air Cab, a local and sustainable taxi cab service, to advance their education in the upcoming school year.
GreenBiz Group, The Sustainability Consortium, and ASU Global Institute of Sustainability partner on weeklong Sustainability Solutions Festival
The festival will be held in Phoenix in February 2014 and will include the 2014 GreenBiz forum as well as workshops to leverage like-minded organizations and combine leadership, expertise, and innovation.
Sustainability Scientist earns environmental education award for water research
Peter Fox, a professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, teaches students about Arizona's water industry and sustainable water systems.
Engineering students to help sustain rural communities in Kenya
ASU's chapter of Engineers Without Borders will teach local residents how to fix breaching dams and construct spillways to store excess water through the Kenya Water Project.
Grimm and Ruddell are co-authors on SW climate report
CAP Director Nancy Grimm and CAP scientist Darren Ruddell are co-authors of a newly-released report, Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwestern US. This report is a contribution to the
Work to improve water systems, energy sustainability earns NSF support
Sustainability Scientist Mary Laura Lind aims to develop energy-efficient water filtration technologies that would also provide material for biofuels by investigating membrane transport properties.
Recycling, 'Office Space'-style
Sitting in your gray cubicle, writing a note on a Post-it using a bright red pen so you really remember to email Stan tomorrow and what happens? The ink in
Solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse visits Phoenix and ASU
Solar Impulse, the innovative Swiss solar-powered airplane, arrived in Phoenix on May 4, 2013 marking a succesful first leg of their 2013 Across America mission. The Solar Impulse team participated
ASU student creates algae-inspired art
Making what’s commonly referred to as “green slime” artistic may seem like a Herculean feat, but Arizona State University student Phillip Carrier is using tiny algae plants as inspiration for
Biodiesel Magazine: Arizona State University student creates algae-inspired art
School of Art student Phillip Carrier is an artist-in-residence at ASU's AzCATI, creating a piece that will blend science, technology, and art to help realize a more sustainable future.