Firefighters battling a blaze in a smoky field at night, with intense flames and thick smoke filling the air. A helicopter is visible in the background, silhouetted against the dark, smoke-filled sky, assisting in the firefighting efforts.

GFSS scholar examines fire’s impact on humanity and reshaping the planet

Stephen Pyne, Emeritus Professor of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, recently published an article in The Conversation titled Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning:

A tractor and harvesting machine working together in a large field, cutting and collecting crops under a cloudy sky, with rows of harvested crops visible in the foreground.

Senior Global Futures scientist discusses the multifaceted role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University and former USDA Deputy Secretary, recently authored an article exploring the multifaceted role of

Meet Swette Center staff member, Allison (Allie) Lansman

Read on for an interview with Allison (Allie) Lansman, Research Specialist, to explore her background in food systems, what she's currently working on, and her vision of food systems transformation.

Senior GFSS member on new unit at Science and Technology Policy Institute

Senior Global Futures Scholar Mahmud Farooque, a clinical associate professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and associate director of the Consortium for Science, Policy &

Joe Biden listening to a researcher talk, in a room of other researchers, all wearing masks, a COVID-19 virus model on a stand in the foreground

ASU Professor Discusses Biden's Emphasis on 'Research Focused on Solutions

Senior Global Futures Scholar Arthur Daemmrich recently contributed a thought-provoking article to The Conversation, where he explores how the Biden administration has transformed the role of science in addressing societal

Meet affiliated faculty Jordan Miller

Read on for an interview with Jordan Miller, Teaching Professor in the College of Health Solutions.

GFL Futurecast: Sustainable Cities Network and Project Cities working with communities to build a stronger future

The Sustainable Cities Network and Project Cities program were recently featured in the 7th edition of Global Futures: Futurecast, a biannual digital journal dedicated to examining global trends we expect

Meet affiliated faculty Rick Overson

Read on for an interview with Rick Overson, Research Scientist for the Global Locust Initiative.

What is a sponsored project?

Sponsored projects are typically funded by external sources, such as federal agencies, industry partners, or philanthropic organizations, with the primary goal of advancing research, instruction, or public service endeavors. Sponsored projects come with specific objectives, detailed budgets, and often stringent reporting requirements to ensure the proposed outcomes are achieved.

Meet affiliated faculty Timothy Richards

Read on for an interview with Timothy Richards, Professor & Marvin and June Morrison Chair of Agribusiness in the Morrison School of Agribusiness.

Updates in Amyloidosis CME Conference 2025 (Saturday, February 1, 2025)

The Updates in Amyloidosis CME Conference 2025 Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025Where: ASU Health Futures, 6161 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054In-Person (onsite hotel and free parking)Questions: Email [email protected] or

Senior Global Futures Scholar announces publication of new book

Bea Rodriguez-Fransen, Director at ASU Next Lab and Instructor at The Design School, is author of the new book Education and Decolonial Futures in the Philippines: Perspectives for Educators and Practitioners,