Research Academy is hosting a variety of events for researchers. Dates of programs range from Feb. 3 to Feb. 16.

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.

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. Application Deadline: Jan. 30. In-person kickoff on Feb. 13.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"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."

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.

The authors argue that political inaction since the Paris Agreement signed in 2015 has pushed the planet further into ecological overshoot, with global warming on track to exceed 1.5°C.