$3M NSF award to launch alternative energy research, PhD program
Sustainability scientist Willem Vermaas leads the IGERT Solar Utilization Network program with focus on biological conversion, photovoltaics, solar thermal, and sustainable policy.
Remote sensing post-doc position at ASU
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Arizona State University Deadline for Application: The position is open until filled; but materials should arrive by August 31, 2012 for full consideration. We are seeking an
Viewing choices through a sustainable lens
Featured on the cover of this month's Sustainability, The Journal of Record, sustainability scientist George Basile frames sustainability as a human decision-making challenge.
Science of Water art exhibit illustrates kids' impressions of water use
The Science of Water Art, an initiative funded in part by CAP LTER, is on exhibit at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center during the month of September 2012. This
Children draw their feelings about future of water
By Judith Smith via ASU News featuring DCDC Researcher Amber Wutich, PhD. "The Science of Water Art: A Citizen Science Project" – a collaborative research project that brings together professionals,
Growing use of nanoparticles raises questions for researchers
In a recent study, sustainability scientist Paul Westerhoff finds that nanoparticles common in our food and hygiene products eventually end up in natural systems.
September 5 DCDC Water/Climate Briefing
Dynamics of Water in Urban Ecosystems In our first Water/Climate Briefing for 2012-2013, DCDC sets the stage with a broad-based discussion of future topics related to this year’s theme: The
Sustainable retirement
Sustainability Scientist Nicholas Hild shares his views on state environmental regulations and reflects on his recent retirement with the Journal of Environmental Management Arizona.
Engineering grad's skills help set stage for growth of children's care home
Former TÜV Rheinland Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory intern Sage Lopez assists care home in devising and installing a net-zero solar energy system.
Modeling reveals significant climatic impacts of megapolitan expansion
Sustainability scientists say in a new study on the Sun Corridor, sustainable adaptation must extend throughout the entire climate system.
Study finds more of earth is hotter and says global warming is at work
By Justin Gillis via The New York Times The percentage of the earth’s land surface covered by extreme heat in the summer has soared in recent decades, from less than
BBC Nature: New swimming cave cricket species filmed
Sustainability scientist Quentin Wheeler shares his expertise on three new species discoveries in Venezuela: an eyeless catfish, a swimming cricket, and an arachnid.