Phoenix issues RFP to tech sector in move to bridge digital divide for students
The city of Phoenix has issued a request for proposals to the tech sector in order to try to bridge the digital divide affecting underserved students in central Phoenix amid
My View: Arizona technology industry report reveals sector’s resilience
The latest version of the Arizona Technology Industry Report should give all Arizonans reason to be proud of how the industry has continued to grow despite the tumultuous year that
Microbial remedies target chemical threats in the environment
Across America, hazardous waste sites pose an ongoing threat to human and environmental health. The most severe cases are known as Superfund sites, of which over a thousand currently exist.
Expert community panel sessions lend project inspiration
On Thursday, October 29th students joined community experts from the City of Peoria and the Town of Clarkdale for two informative panel sessions. The Project Cities team was thrilled to
Understanding Decarbonization, What’s in the toolbox? Offsets?
In 1992 the United Nations came together for its first-ever, “Earth Summit,” and began to acknowledge the requisite issue of climate change at a global level. Since then, sustainability has
Health and Wellness When the Microbiome Comes First
Rodney Dietert, PhD Cornell, University Presents: Health and Wellness When the Microbiome Comes First The human body, like most higher organisms on earth, is composed of thousands of different species, the majority of which are microbial. Placing our microbes first in our life strategies changes what it means to be healthy, safe from environmental insults, and fully functional. It also shatters many of our central 20th century scientific dogmas.
NSF opportunity for mid-career faculty across directorates
Nov. 23: Knowledge Enterprise research development office hosts a kick-off to learn more about the proposal requirements.
New funding opportunity: Strengthening American Infrastructure
Strengthening American Infrastructure invites proposals for workshops and early concept grants for exploratory research (EAGER) that incorporate scientific insights about human behavior and social dynamics to better design, build, rehabilitate and maintain strong and effective American infrastructure.
Foo, Asner study uses satellites, field studies to improve coral reef restoration
A new study published in Restoration Ecology by researchers from Arizona State University’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science found evidence that POC levels are one of the most important factors in determining coral outplant survival.
UCRC 2020 Poster Event Winners!
The Urban Climate Research Center congratulates all of the participants in this year’s virtual poster event. The format worked out quite well, resulting in very engaging discussions of all posters
SkySong to welcome T.Y. Lin International to project
SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center will be the new home for the Valley office of engineering services firm T.Y. Lin International.
Managing the microbiome raises new hope for autism
According to the Centers for Disease Research, 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) each year, and the number has been rising. The disease causes perplexing,