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Transforming Water, West

In 2026, Rethinking Water will evolve into Transforming Water, signaling that the time is ripe to move towards action, from "rethinking" to transforming our water systems! Transforming Water, West, the inaugural event under this new theme, will take place on March 20, 2026.

Advancing Amyloidosis Care: Highlights from the 2026 Updates in Amyloidosis Conference

On January 29–30, 2026, we had the privilege of bringing together patients, advocates, clinicians, and industry partners in Phoenix, Arizona, for the Updates in Amyloidosis Conference 2026. 2026 Event Info Agenda

IMPACT Studio Program

Are you ready to create meaningful and responsible impact? The IMPACT Studio with the GFL Office of Research Development and Strategy is offering 6-session programs. Apply by Mar. 1.

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Opening the aperture in 2026

2025 was a difficult year, and we have managed, and muddled and persisted our way through it. In this post, David Guston lays out six interrelated strategies for 2026.

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Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator (2026 Cohort)

Startups at ASU are invited to apply to the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator - Application are now open for the 2026 cohorts. This program is designed to accelerate the integration of technologies that can reduce the carbon impact of Amazon devices. Application clinics Feb. 5 and 22. Apply by Feb. 24.

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AAAS S-STEM Resource and Evaluation Center to host February webinars

These webinars are for faculty, research development professionals, and evaluators, and will be held on February 5, 10, and 17. Topics include generation of research, developing research and evaluation plans, and using a logic model or theory of change.

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ASU All-Campus Food Drive Through March 31st

ASU is kicking off St. Vincent de Paul’s All-Campus Food Drive now through March 31st with a goal of collecting 5,000 lbs of food to support neighbors in our community. Drop off non-perishable items at various donation boxes all across campus and help us make an impact together.

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Kinks in the Triple Helix: Legal complexities of moving from bench to bedside

How does the public ultimately benefit from the research investments made with their tax dollars, and what ownership stake, if any, do individuals have in their genes, genomes, and even malignant cancers? Join Robert Cook-Deegan on Feb. 19.

Barrett College Fellows Program seeks projects for undergrad participants

Faculty researchers, institutes, and centers are invited to submit their projects to the 2026 program. Students apply for advertised positions and work a minimum of one semester, 10 hours per week.

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From Vapor to Value: Harnessing Fog for Global Water Security

Tatiana Estevez, Founder and CEO of Permalution, is pioneering innovative water solutions to combat global scarcity and climate change. Inspired by the devastating impacts of drought, Tatiana developed a breakthrough

Reviving what sustains us: Lessons from the SRPMIC Community Garden

"On December 4, 2025, our ASU food policy and sustainability cohort had the opportunity to hear from Councilman Jacob Butler, Cultural Resources Director Kelly Washington, and Garden Supervisor Jeff Wilson at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s (SRPMIC) Community Garden, located on their newly renovated cultural campus."

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GFL Research Development Leads Discuss Explore New Approaches to Research Impact for Broad Audience of Scientists

Research impact is no longer measured in prestige publications, but in successfully producing patents, licenses, partnerships, spin-offs, and technology transfer pipelines, say Hess and Guston.