Dragon DNA: Sequencing the genome of the rare tuatara

New Zealand is home to an astonishingly rich web of life, with many indigenous plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth. Even amid such exceptional biodiversity, however, the

Wednesdays from Washington: Agri-CULTURE: Bringing the Diversity to D.C.

Amid the national anxieties of the impending coronavirus, the ASU Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership cohort traveled to the “belly of the beast” of American policymaking to visit with and learn from individuals whose collective decision-making authority, journalism/reporting, and positions in the food industry impact us as citizens of this country. It was one of the most interesting, yet intellectually overwhelming trips to Washington, D.C. I’ve had since I was first there in high school.

DOE establishes new EFRC at ASU

The center, called Ultra Materials for a Resilient, Smart Electricity Grid, or Ultra EFRC, is headed by Regents Professor of physics Robert Nemanich and Professor of electrical engineering Stephen M. Goodnick.

ASU, Zimin Foundation partner for future of urban tech

The new Zimin Institute for Smart and Sustainable Cities will help support applied research projects to drive a people-centric vision for the future of cities.

Future Cities episode 33: The Many Names for Urban Nature

There are many ways to refer to nature in cities: urban green space, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure… But which name is best? Does it really even matter what names we

2020 HUE Recipients

Healthy Urban Environments' second convening, on July 29, focused on the 2020 cohort who are just starting their projects during COVID-19. With 38 participants in attendance each team presented their

School of Sustainability Dean’s List Spring 2020

Each semester, the School of Sustainability recognizes its top academic achievers by publishing the Dean's List. Undergraduate students who earn at least a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more semester

SSRC Rapid Response Grants and Essay Forum

The Social Science Research Council seeks proposals that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. A new essay forum explores the human, social, political, and ethical dimensions of Covid-19.

ASURE awarded contract to advance unmanned and robotic technologies

ASURE has been awarded a contract that could total as much as $42.4 million over the next five years to advance unmanned and robotic technologies; it is the largest contract the nonprofit organization has been awarded.

Flagstaff declares a climate emergency, leading Arizona planning and adaptation

At the recent (June 26, 2020) meeting, the Flagstaff City Council declared a Climate Emergency, prompting the city to update its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve community-wide carbon

Lyme disease, which is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete bacteria, is transmitted from ticks to humans.

Takamura teaches empathy as a path to beautiful universal design

On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Associate Professor John Takamura says true universal design makes the world more accessible for everyone.

SCN Weekly Emailer – Info of Interest 7/29/2020

View the latest newsletter from the Sustainable Cities Network: SCN INFO OF INTEREST: 7/29/2020 (PDF)