Groundswell Film Screening
On Sept. 16 at 4:00 PM, Laura Turner Seydel and Vasser Seydel will dive into how soil itself might be one of our most powerful climate solutions through a special screening of Groundswell and live panel discussion. Be part of this change.
The Next Generation has a Plan for the Planet
Join environmental leaders Laura Turner Seydel and Vasser Seydel as they explore what it takes to build a thriving planet. On Sept. 15 at 4:00 PM, they'll discuss solutions taking root now — from regenerative agriculture to ocean protection to climate action. Reception to follow.
Falling Walls Lab Arizona 2026
Join Falling Walls Lab Event on Sept. 10 at 2:30 PM. This event is to watch as talented entrepreneurs, researchers, and creatives deliver captivating pitches showcasing their transformative projects and solutions. A Networking Reception with refreshments will follow the pitch session.
New mural traces meaning across the Valley
Professor Jason Bruner's mural, "You Are Here," depicts the Valley by combining maps that reflect different visual priorities into one map to show how points of continuity are present across history. See it now in Coor Hall room 4403.
Boston Review forum: "How to Save Science"
Arthur Daemmrich co-authored with Robert Cook-Deegan “Still Lost at the Frontier,” a response in Boston Review’s forum “How to Save Science.” Daemmrich and Cook-Deegan examine the political foundations of U.S. science policy and argue for institutions that balance scientific autonomy with public accountability. The essay considers how public science can remain responsive to elected officials and citizens while preserving researchers’ ability to pursue knowledge.
Green Devils Sustainability Conference
The biannual Green Devil Ambassador Sustainability Conference equips ASU staff, faculty and working learners with knowledge, skills and connections to advance sustainability in their roles. This fall's conference features a behind-the-scenes look at ASU's next-generation sustainability aspirations, with university leaders and sustainability experts, practical solutions and opportunities to connect with colleagues. The conference runs 9 AM - 4 PM on Oct. 1. Early bird registration ends Aug. 28, and general registration ends Sept. 27.
Open Starbucks Innovation Challenge
Starbucks is seeking new materials for cold cups and lids, with a focus on solutions that are plastic-free, compostable, and transparent. Successful proposals should integrate functional performance, customer experience and regulatory needs, with potential for testing, refinement, and global scale. The winning team will be offered up to $50,000. Apply by Sept. 14.
ASU's PI grant supports Space Governance Lab workshop at GETS conference
A $4,200 Principled Innovation grant supported Engineering Trust Under Scale: A Space Governance Lab Workshop, that prepared doctoral, masters and undergraduate students to present at the 2026 Governance of Emerging Technologies and Science (GETS) conference with ASU Law in May 2026.
Join ClimateIQ: Policymakers Edition
ATTEND Sept. 28–Oct. 2: This global online program connects policymakers with leading climate experts to explore evidence and practical approaches to climate decision-making. Researchers, practitioners and higher education professionals are also welcome.
Wilson named American Statistical Association fellow
Jeffrey Wilson, professor of statistics and biostatistics and associate dean in the W. P. Carey School of Business, has been named a 2026 fellow of the association, one of the statistics profession’s highest honors.
Arcusa explores how Four Corners states can support carbon management
Stephanie Arcusa is lead author in new publication in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. The study examines whether policies in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah can support the long-term diffusion of carbon disposal technologies. The study finds that deployment is supported, but sustained financing and accountability remain gaps.
Apply to Falling Walls Lab Arizona 2026
APPLY by Sept 1: Students and early-career professionals from all disciplines, pitch your idea, connect with innovators worldwide, and win a trip to the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin this November!