Coffee Chat with ORDS - March 2026

Join us for coffee in Walton Center on Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Talk through funding questions, connect with collaborators, or brainstorm ideas. Hosted by the GFL Office of Research Development and Strategy.

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2026 Doctoral Student Workshop on Climate and Energy Decision Making

Carnegie Mellon University invites PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to apply to present their research at a 2-day workshop, to be held May 13–14, 2026, on the CMU campus in Pittsburgh. Application deadline: Mar. 13.

ASU News | Decline in grazing livestock brings risks, opportunities

Check out the ASU News article featuring Osvaldo Sala regarding a study on overgrazing. As part of the study, which published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,

Inside Model USDA 2026: The meat and potatoes

"The Model USDA conference in Tempe, Arizona concluded with a new sense of purpose to commit to food policy reforms. I had the honor of role-playing as a journalists for Scenario E: Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) food label guidance for voluntary claims."

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GFORDS presents workshop to empower faculty using Pivot

Kiki Jenkins and Global Futures Office of Research Development and Strategy hosted workshop on Feb. 9 to support faculty with finding funding opportunities using Pivot.

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Join the NCAR at ASU Google Group

The NCAR Google group exists to communicate information about the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to interested students, staff, and faculty at ASU.

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SCIENCE IRL: SciComm mini-grant 2026

Skype a Scientist is offering $300-$1,000 mini-grants to science communication. Application Deadline Mar. 23.

Solís named American Association of Geographers Fellow

Patricia Solís was recognized on Feb. 16, as 2026 Fellow by American Association of Geographers. Honored for 24 years of contribution to geography.

Model USDA 2026: A fresh approach to impactful civics education

"From a personal perspective, Model USDA fills a critical gap between academic theory and applied governance. Traditional coursework can explain the policymaking process; Model USDA allows students to experience it."

Meet affiliated faculty Emily Holleran

Read on for an interview with Emily Holleran, Instructor in the School of Sustainability.

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2026-2027 Moonshot Cohort Information Session

Applications for the 2026-2027 Moonshot Cohort will open on Feb. 24th. To learn more about the Cohort and the application process, attend an information session on Feb. 24. Register by Feb. 20. Applications for the Cohort due Mar. 17.

Inside Model USDA 2026: An exploration of urban agricultural development

"At Model USDA 2026, the urban agriculture scenario brought together a plethora of stakeholders with differing priorities, such as real estate developers pursuing expansion and nonprofit and university leaders working toward equitable, food-centered community development."