Our Next Evolution
On January 19, 2021, ASU alumni Laura Calandrella published a book titled “Our Next Evolution: Transforming Collaborative Leadership to Shape Our Planet’s Future.” Calandrella obtained a BA in Spanish and
Introduction to the molecular biology of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine candidates
Ian Hogue, PhD Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy presents: Introduction to the molecular biology of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine candidates This is part of the Navajo Emerging Infection and Tribal Communities Conference on Emerging Infection and Tribal Communities. Registration is free. Register
Decision-making in conservation science, 2021 AAAS meeting
Arizona State University will be co-hosting this year’s 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting, February 8-11. During the live virtual meetings, the ASU community will be presenting over 20 sessions and 43
Study looks at land acquisitions' effect on climate change
In a new study, sustainability scientist Chuan Liao and co-authors looked at how the implementation of large-scale land acquisitions for agricultural development affects carbon emissions, and in turn, climate change.
Five actions to advance green purchasing in Italian municipalities
By: Elizabeth Bruns, Nicole Darnall, Kylie Flynn, Angela Fox Italian local government purchases account for 10-11% of the gross domestic product. Examples of purchases include vehicle fleets, construction materials, chemicals,
Why are Italian municipalities adopting green purchasing policies?
By: Elizabeth Bruns, Nicole Darnall, Kylie Flynn, Angela Fox Italian government purchases account for 10 - 11% of the country's gross domestic product. Examples of these purchases include chemicals, construction
Increasing green purchasing success in Italian municipalities
By: Elizabeth Bruns, Nicole Darnall, Kylie Flynn, Angela Fox Italy was the first country in the European Union to mandate green purchasing protocols across all levels of government. The National
Jan 28: The future of coral reef islands in the Pacific
In this GDCS-sponsored talk, Murray Ford will present results of remote sensing, geochronological, and physical modeling studies that investigated island formation and dynamics. The future persistence of atoll islands will be discussed in light of projected changes in sea level and adaptation within atoll settings.
Indigenous foods and cooking with Chef Lois Ellen Frank and Chef Walter Whitewater
Whisking us through a lively cooking demonstration that we could almost smell and taste through our Zoom screens, Chef Dr. Lois Ellen Frank and her partner Walter Whitewater provided a vibrant history of Native American foodways.
NSF call for proposals: Future of work at the human-technology frontier
Researchers across the social, behavioral and economic sciences are encouraged to submit proposals to the Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research solicitation by March 23, 2021.
Sustainability scientists representing ASU at AAAS
The 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting will convene entirely online, February 8-11, with related pre-released materials available online now. Click through to preview some of this year's ASU-led sessions and paper presentations.
Call for applications: Women Enterprise Recovery Fund
As the world continues to cope with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis will have an ongoing impact on progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals