Sustainability student named among Outside's "30 Under 30"
Featuring young adults tackling some of today's biggest challenges, this year's "30 Under 30" list by Outside magazine includes School of Sustainability PhD student Sarra Tekola, who uses effective and occasionally unconventional tactics to promote climate action.
Hiring Earth Genome postdoctoral fellow
The ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in partnership with Earth Genome (EG). The fellow will help develop water scenario planning tools to assist
Building effective fishery ecosystems
ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes (CBO) Founding Director, Leah Gerber, along with members of the Lenfest Fishery Ecosystem Task Force, recently convened and delivered a report that serves as a
Tour takes sustainable approach to cultural appreciation in Hawaii
As presented at the Fall 2016 board meeting, Kamehameha Schools has worked with ASU to develop a virtual tour that provides learners with the same educational value as a real-life excursion, enabling the organization to share its cultural resources while preserving sacred sites.
New degree anticipates global energy transitions
Recognizing that today’s global energy transitions demand leaders who can navigate interwoven technical, societal and environmental challenges, ASU's School of Sustainability introduced a Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Energy in November 2016.
Engaging researchers to further biodiversity conservation
On November 14, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes (CBO) hosted its Third Annual Biodiversity Research Engagement Symposium. The symposium offers ASU researchers an opportunity to learn about CBO work
Dinner 2040 provides a taste of the future
While enjoying equitably-produced dishes at Maya's Farm in Phoenix, diners at Dinner 2040 – a charette-style event planned by sustainability scientist Joan McGregor – used their diverse backgrounds to discuss key food values and how to better implement them.
Precaution and governance of emerging technologies
Dr. Jim Collins, Affiliated Faculty of the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes has co-authored a policy forum in Science Magazine on “Precaution and governance of emerging technologies.” Collins and seven other
What's in a game? A creative approach to complicated issues.
A game called “Future Shocks and City Resilience” – created by Senior Sustainability Scientist Lauren Withycombe Keeler – taught participants at a November 2016 City of Tempe Resilience Workshop to think about sustainability in terms much broader than recycling.
Upping the game for reduced greenhouse gas emissions
The School of Sustainability's Datu Buyung Agusdinata is leading ASU's contribution to an NSF-funded video game, which will help everyday people understand how their consumption affects the environment while revealing valuable insights about human behavior.
Fostering sustainability and forging connections in Guatemala
Study abroad programs and volunteer efforts in Guatemala – listed among the world's happiest countries despite its struggles with poverty and crime – have created connections among several sustainability alumni, including job offers and chance meetings.
TSC Announces Sheila Bonini Joining WWF; Euan Murray Named CEO Effective December 1st
Tempe, AZ – The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced today that Sheila Bonini will be stepping down as CEO to take a position at WWF and Euan Murray will be the