Freeze Frame: Scientists use new electron microscope to explore the mysteries of life
In a winding corridor behind a loading dock in the basement of Arizona State University's Schwada building, a group of ASU scientists are meeting in a lab, deeply focused, exploring
Christopher Boone to step down as dean of the College of Global Futures
Christopher Boone, founding dean of the College of Global Futures, is stepping down from his role at the end of this year to work on other exciting projects. Vice Provost and Director of the Global Futures Laboratory Peter Schlosser will lead the college in his place.
The UN Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator joins forces with WE Empower, co-led by ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ and Vital Voices
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) hosted a pivotal UNGA virtual side-event, “Joining Forces to Drive Change,” in September 2021 to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. WEA was established during UNGA 75
New microscopy method offers 3D tracking of 100 single molecules at once
Since its invention over 400 years ago, the microscope has continued to evolve, peering ever deeper into nature’s mysteries at the smallest scales. In new research, Prof. Shaopeng Wang, his postdoctoral
Anaplasma phagocytophilum – Translating Microbial Pathogenesis Discoveries to Potential Protective and Therapeutic Approaches
Jason Carlyon, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, will present as part of the Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Wednesday Seminar Series.
Machine learning IDs mammal species with the potential to spread SARS-CoV-2
Back and forth transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between people and other mammals increases the risk of new variants and threatens efforts to control COVID-19. A new study, published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, used a novel modelling approach to predict the zoonotic capacity of 5,400 mammal species, extending predictive capacity by an order of magnitude.
Meet affiliated faculty Netra Chhetri
Read on for an interview with Netra Chhetri, Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory & Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures.
How environmental humanities is changing the renewable energy conversation
ASU alumnus breaks down just energy transitions and the future of environmental justice Written by Emily Balli In September, the Department of Energy released the Solar Futures Study, outlining the Biden administration’s efforts
Gardening for well-being
At first glance, gardening may seem like just a bunch of plants, but upon further inspection, it has enormous impacts on people and their well-being.
ASU biogeochemist awarded prestigious fellowship
As a world-renowned microbiologist and biogeochemist, Ferran Garcia-Pichel has developed an understanding of the interconnectivity of the sciences. He studies microbial communities, examining the way bacteria exist and interact within ecosystems —
Is genetic reprogramming a game of “Guess Who?”
School of Complex Adaptive Systems faculty, Enrico Borriello and Bryan Daniels, use the concepts in the childhood game of "Guess Who?" to identify controllers of cell behavior.
The Global KAITEKI Center and the transitioning of Chemicals and Materials Industry companies towards sustainable and circular enterprises
In a special plenary session of the “Sustainable Engineering Forum” of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), at the Annual Meeting of AIChE in Boston, researchers of The Global KAITEKI Center were invited to describe the results of their research on the need that the Chemicals and Materials Industry (CMI) companies must reinvent themselves, in order to accommodate the demands of the upcoming sustainable and circular economy.