Krajmalnik-Brown named top-cited researcher

Analytics company Clarivate named Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, director of the Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes, as a 2021 Highly Cited Research across a variety of fields. This recognition is awarded to individuals in their field who demonstrate excellence through the production of highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% for their field and year in the Web of Science, a global citation database. Krajmalnik-Brown, also known as “Dr. Rosy,” has

Meet Swette Center staff member, Jesse Dart

In this series, we’re meeting with Swette Center team members to explore their background in food systems, what they are currently working on, and their vision of food systems transformation. Read on for an interview with Jesse Dart, Assistant Research Professor.

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.

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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 —