New paper: Global citizen views on climate and energy
As global environmental issues are increasingly coordinated through international negotiations, new methods are needed to engage citizens worldwide in the policy-making processes. Sustainability scientist Netra Chhetri and co-authors draw insight about citizens' views on issues of climate and energy through quantitative analysis of the data from World Wide Views.
Rapid testing to the rescue
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, researchers at the Biodesign Institute leapt into action Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of ASU Thrive magazine. On the morning of
Holloway honored as a rising star in chemical engineering
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers honored Julianne Holloway with a 35 Under 35 Award. Holloway, an associate faculty member in the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, is being recognized for outstanding
Culturally competent-curious faculty members needed
Bhatti-Klug's research focuses on increasing cultural intelligence among university faculty through intercultural competence training. She intends to measure the effectiveness of both the Advanced GACP and the culturally responsive tools she provides to all faculty members involved.
Future Cities episode 35: Pedestrian Deaths in America
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have risen by 50% since 2009, with over 6,000 pedestrians dying in 2018 alone. In this month's episode, Stephen Elser (@stephen_elser) talks with our
University Senate resolution supporting students' right to vote
In Spring 2020, the University Senate approved Resolution 2020-74 for supporting voting removal of barriers for students. Faculty are urged to demonstrate support for students’ participation in voting by using their discretion when considering the dates of elections when planning course calendars and due dates and when considering excused absences, make-up assignments or testing on election days.
IUCN Red List Training Center at ASU [talk]
On October 6, 2020, 6:00-7:00 p.m., via Zoom, ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Associate Center Director and School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences Associate Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Marine
Free student access to Pearson eText and premium digital products
To explore these offers for students in your courses, or to find out more about a product/ title availability, it is requested that faculty fill out the information form found here no later than October 15, 2020, for your Spring A & C 2021 needs.
TRB Announces 12 Awardees for the 2020-2021 Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) today announced winners of its annual Graduate Research Awards. The prestigious awards focus on applied research on airport and related aviation system issues to help the public sector continue to improve the quality, reliability, safety, and security of the U.S. civil aviation system.
Janssen invited opinion: Managing the global commons
The Hindu, one of the main newspapers in India, has published an invited opinion piece by sustainability scientist Marco Janssen. In the piece, Janssen argues that we need to facilitate the self-governance of local commons, but provide safeguards at various levels.
Ocean Hope Spots, discussion on marine protected areas
As part of the United Nations Global Compact’s Uniting Business LIVE (September 21-23), marine conservation experts joined a panel discussion titled "Ocean Hope Spots: A panel discussion on marine protected
Ecological Synthesis and Its Role in Advancing Knowledge
Today, ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber co-authored a new BioScience publication titled "Ecological Synthesis and Its Role in Advancing Knowledge." Abstract Synthesis has become ubiquitous in