Greater than the sum of its parts

ASU engineers develop new ways to 'program' self-organizing systems Some things seem to happen without direction. Fish form schools to deter predators and ants form rafts to survive floods. These emergent group behaviors have long been the focus of research in biological science, but they are inspiring new work in computing and robotics. Members of the Biodesign Center Biocomputing, Security and Engineering Andréa Richa, a professor of computer science in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of

3D Printing materials manufacturer MECHnano is the first to move to Innovation Zone in Mesa

An advanced technology lab has moved its headquarters to the Innovation Zone at ASU's Polytechnic campus in Mesa.

Clarkdale project showcase recaps spring '21 projects

On April 15, 2021, ASU Project Cities hosted its third student showcase with the Town of Clarkdale. Students, faculty, and partners convened to learn more about this semester’s student projects,

Cornell: The one question I hate getting about my home's solar roof

The fact that it is possible to power an entire house and two cars with today’s technology seems to intrigue most people. It also inevitably leads to another question. The question that drives sustainability scientist Ryan Cornell a little bit crazy.

May 12-14: Latin American perspectives on post pandemic

The WAAS regional event “Perspectives on Post Pandemic" will examine different perspectives on social, economic, political, educational and environmental matters, taking into account the plurality of realities in Latin America.

Kyl Center releases new story map about Arizona's watersheds

This story map connects our water supply to the landscapes we depend on, both natural and built environments. It drills down into the complex relationships between land and water by examining forest health, wildfires, climate change, and our state's amazing biodiversity.

New book: Resilient Urban Futures

Just released, "Resilient Urban Futures," an open access book that addresses the way in which urban and urbanizing regions profoundly impact and are impacted by climate change. An exciting collaboration among members of ASU's Urban Resilience to Extremes SRN.

TSC Summit 2021 goes virtual: The future of resilient supply chains

TSC Summit 2021 features big ideas, on-the-ground solutions and deep dives into transparency to tackle the path towards more sustainable consumer products.

Peoria projects wrap up with spring '21 showcase event

On April 14, 2021, ASU Project Cities hosted its spring virtual student showcase for the City of Peoria student projects. Students, ASU staff, and Peoria staff gathered to learn about

Moov Technologies' HQ shift to Greater Phoenix was a natural step

With almost 90% of its employees already in Greater Phoenix, Moov Technologies (an online marketplace that sells used semiconductor manufacturing parts and equipment) announced that the company is shifting its

ASU recognized as nation's most impactful for second straight year

With sustainability long held as a core value across the entire university and home to the nation's first comprehensive Global Futures Laboratory, ASU was again ranked by Time Higher Education as

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Greg Asner, Haunani Kane discuss coral reefs, indigenous knowledges and role of youth for Earth Day Celebration

In addition to providing a glimpse into the Allen Coral Atlas, Asner and Kane spoke extensively about the importance of indigenous perspectives and knowledge in understanding the greater biodynamics of our oceans’ biomes such as coral reefs.