What’s the big deal about “resilience”?
From Slate.com, this interview with Torie Bosch features Sustainability Scientist Sander van der Leeuw, dean of the School of Sustainability. Van der Leeuw will be a panelist at this weekend’s
Fundamental steps needed now in global redesign of earth system governance
32 leading experts from around the world argue for immediate ambitious reforms TEMPE, Ariz. – Some 32 social scientists and researchers from around the world, including a Senior Sustainability Scholar
2012 Leveling the playing field: Bringing development of biomarkers and molecular diagnostics up to the standards for drug development
George Poste, David P. Carbone, David R. Parkinson, et al. Clin Cancer Res 2012;18:1515-1523. Published online March 14, 2012. Abstract: Molecular diagnostics are becoming increasingly important in clinical research to
Reach for the Stars fellows excel in research, interdisciplinary environment
Six Arizona State University masters students in diverse fields of study are participating in Diversity across the Curriculum (DAC), a class that equips them with the skills for transdisciplinary collaboration
Higher ed presidents say teaching sustainability is good business
Achieving carbon neutrality on American college and university campuses is not a matter for science alone. It has to be taught. And, in dealing with budget reductions coupled with enrollment
In the news
Winter precipitation levels were dryer than normal in West & Southeast via NOAA.
A day in the life of Mayor Greg Stanton
by Robert Leger - Feb. 4, 2012The Republic | azcentral.com Greg Stanton's day starts with a hitch. His wife, Nicole, an attorney, has an emergency court hearing. So Phoenix's new
In the news
Hot summers increasing in the US. June-August averages expected to climb further. UCAR/NCAR Atmos News.
Math and Climate Research Network Workshop
ASU Professors Alex Mahalov and Eric Kostelich bring their Math and Climate Research Network Workshop to DCDC on March 5-7, 2012. The Math and Climate Research Network links researchers across
Identifying change agents in science
Q&A with Jane Maienschein Jane Maienschein is a Distinguished Sustainability Scientist at the Global Institute of Sustainability; a Regents’ Professor, President’s Professor, and Parents Association Professor at the School of
ASU a 2012 finalist for Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership
Second Nature will announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Climate Leadership Awards at the 6th annual Climate Leadership Summit of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)
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Climate change takes back seat to decision-making in water security says ASU researcher Patricia Gober via ASU News.