Kailin Kroetz appointed to the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Kailin Kroetz, Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainability, has been appointed to the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Kailin serves as the
Meet affiliated faculty Maria Cruz-Torres
Read on for an interview with Maria Cruz-Torres, Senior Global Futures Scientist in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory; Associate Professor in the School of Transborder Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
New meta-analysis explores potential environmental causes of ALS disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neuromuscular disease, believed to affect as many as 30,000 Americans. A hundred and fifty years after its discovery, the disease remains mysterious and
Biodesign researcher Michael Lynch wins coveted lifetime achievement award in genetics
Michael Lynch, director of the Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution at Arizona State University, is the winner of the 2022 Genetics Society of America (GSA) Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal for his far-reaching and
What is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines bioengineered food as food that “contains detectable genetic material that has been modified through certain lab techniques that cannot be created through conventional breeding or found in nature.”
In The News; Arizona: The Economic Development Power of Clean Energy
Recently published by GreenLiving, ASU LightWorks' Bill Brandt explores the intersection of economic development and clean energy. Arizona is well-positioned for zero-carbon clean energy with more solar. The installation pace
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