AAAS Annual Meeting
Arizona State University partnered with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to co-host the virtual 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting titled “Understanding Dynamic Ecosystems.” Different university units shared
Conservation can’t just be a popularity contest
ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber was featured in this year’s Earth Day issue of National Geographic in a story titled “The Conservation Popularity Contest: Wildlife funding
Teaming up with program leads
In FY21, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes introduced the program leads model to scale the reach and impact of our research and activities. This selected group of faculty affiliates
April 22: Ayanna Thompson, author of new book, Blackface
This important book explains what blackface is, why it occurred, and its 21st-century legacies. Blackface examines that history and provides hope for a future with new performance paradigms. Join us April 22 for a discussion with the author.
Recap: Measuring impact using the Sustainable Development Goals framework
On Wednesday, March 24, Project Cities Program Manager Steve Russell was joined by Dr. Gregory Broberg, community partners Tracie Hlavinka (Town of Clarkdale) and Jay Davies (City of Peoria),
Virtual 2-day workshop on public interest technology draws attendees from five continents
The workshop for the U.S. Agency for International Development explored synergies in the application of technology to the advancement of human well-being. More than 140 people attended across four sessions over two days.
First detailed look at crucial enzyme advances cancer research
In order to develop more effective drugs against a range of cancers, researchers have been investigating the molecular structure of many diseased-linked enzymes in the body. An intriguing case in
Mayo Clinic and ASU MedTech Accelerator boosts health startups
The partnership propels a new cohort of next-generation medical technology and service startups forward with one-of-a-kind tools and resources.
ASU contributes to Global Alliance for Equity in Leadership report
A new report, What Will It Take: Equality In Leadership By 2030, outlines 10 action plans that articulate the practical actions Government, Universities and Industry must take to close the leadership gender gap.
Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission offers key insights on student project
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, PC faculty and students convened with the City of Peoria’s Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss one of the spring 2021 student projects. Project Cities
Deadline extended: Global Futures Research Accelerator
The Global Futures Research Accelerator empowers the Scientists and Scholars network to develop an ASU research enterprise strategy to increase competitiveness, funding success, partnerships and societal impact. Apply by May 17.
Apply by July 30: Global Futures Research Accelerator
The Global Futures Research Accelerator empowers the Scientists and Scholars network to develop an ASU research enterprise strategy to increase competitiveness, funding success, partnerships and societal impact. Apply by July 30.