Microplastics in our food
Beth Polidoro, ASU New College professor and Center for Biodiversity Outcomes associate director of biodiversity valuation and assessments, was featured in an ASU Now article about her ambition to mitigate
ASU researchers mapping coral reefs
People are killing coral reefs. These reefs — some worth $1 million per square kilometer per year — are being destroyed by overdevelopment of coastlines, improper disposal of sewage, overfishing,
Meet sustainability student Andie Wilkerson
Although she was raised to love and care for the environment, Andie Wilkerson almost didn’t study sustainability. “Going into college, I didn't even realize sustainability was an option,” Wilkerson said.
Darnall named National Academy of Public Administration fellow
The National Academy of Public Administration has inducted Nicole Darnall, associate dean and professor in the School of Sustainability, into its 2019 class of fellows. Darnall is one of eight NAPA fellows from ASU.
Arizona Planning Association chapter conference recap
The Sustainable Cities Network and ASU Project Cities attended the AZ Planning Association (AZ APA) State Conference from September 11 to 13, 2019. The conference is an annual gathering of
Project Cities launches new partnership with City of Peoria
The new semester means new projects and partnerships for Arizona State University’s Project Cities. This August marks the inauguration of our newest partner, the City of Peoria. For their first
Meet affiliated faculty Mark Manfredo
Read on for an interview with Mark Manfredo, director and professor at the Morrison School of Agribusiness in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
CYR3CON’s story: cybersecurity fueled by A.I.
Founded by Paulo Shakarian, Cyber Reconnaissance, Inc. CYR3CON leverages a patented hybrid of artificial intelligence and darkweb mining to predict and prevent future cyberattacks before they occur. CYR3CON approaches cybersecurity
New research by ASU professor furthers understanding of dryland litter cycles
Arizona State University professor Heather Throop penned a new research article that advances our understanding of dryland litter cycles. Drylands are arid ecosystems characterized by a lack of water. According
Meet sustainability junior Casey Rapacki
Moved by the beautiful scenery she witnessed during a hike, Casey Rapacki decided then and there to dedicate her life to protecting the planet and its species. “I love our
Future cities episode 22: Hurricanes, wetlands, and nutrients - Oh my!
In this month's episode we sit down with Matt Smith, a PhD candidate at Florida International University, to talk about Hurricane Dorian and some of his research comparing urban wetlands
Agenda: Arizona Youth Climate Summit
Arizona Youth Climate Summit Saturday, September 7, 2019 Agenda 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Attendee Check-in Light breakfast courtesy of ASU’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability 9:00 – 9:35