January 2022 newsletter on top seven ESG and climate predictions for 2022

Our January newsletter features predictions for climate and ESG in the new year, as well as insights into meat alternatives via 3D printing. Plus see a preview of the professional

Project Cities moves into third year with Peoria

The City of Peoria posted a lovely article about the partnership between ASU faculty and students and the city, which is going on three years! Here is a short excerpt:

Increasing food security by increasing food processing in Hawai'i

In this series, we are taking a closer look at elements in the Hawaiian food systems including innovations and issues. Hawaiian agriculture is unique to the islands and showcases a host of special challenges. Read on for Carly Wyman’s experience with Hawaiian agriculture. She is the Swette Center’s on-the-ground team member researching Hawai’i’s food, agriculture, and policy. In this series, Carly shares her insights on the unique challenges in the Hawaiian food systems.

Ariane Middel elected President of IAUC!

The UCRC’s own Ariane Middel was recently elected to serve the International Association for Urban Climate (IAUC) as its new President for the period 2022-2026. Joining Middel on the IAUC

How to create a carbon-neutral Arizona

As climate risks from ongoing drought and rising urban heat continue to grow, Arizona will need to find innovative ways to significantly reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Many of the

Saving the seas with lighted nets

Study by ASU marine biologist shows illuminated nets save species — and fishers' backs Gill nets are massive walls of netting that hang in the water. They’re designed to allow

Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram speaking with a group of women

A health solution to treat underserved communities, one call at a time

Pakistan’s cultural expectations help to create an impressively vast number of women educated in the medical field. Unfortunately, these same expectations play a substantial role in excluding these

Arizona State University Biodesign Institute receives three new grants totaling $5.2 million to advance the fight against Parkinson’s disease

The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded three new grants totaling $5.2 million to Arizona State University (ASU) to explore three pioneering treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The awards will fund research

Professional Education at College of Global Futures: 2022 Program Preview

As the world looks ahead at what’s to come in the new year, ASU’s College of Global Futures Executive and Professional Education team shares an outlook on our 2022 program

Rebecca Muenich

Meet affiliated faculty Rebecca Muenich

Read on for an interview with Rebecca Muenich, Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment.

Group of school children in Hawai'i

The Farm to School Program in Hawai’i

In this series, we are taking a closer look at elements in the Hawaiian food systems including innovations and issues. Hawaiian agriculture is unique to the islands and showcases a host of special challenges. Read on for Carly Wyman’s experience with Hawaiian agriculture. She is the Swette Center’s on-the-ground team member researching Hawai’i’s food, agriculture, and policy. In this series, Carly shares her insights on the unique challenges in the Hawaiian food sy

Meet Swette Center staff member, Sharla Strong

In this series, we’re meeting with Swette Center team members to explore their background in food systems, what they are currently working on, and their vision of food systems transformation. Read on for an interview with Sharla Strong, Special Projects Coordinator, enrolled tribal member with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.