Exploring the Future of AI + Biomedicine: Dr. George Poste at Yale School of Medicine
The Frederick Frank Memorial Lecture featuring George Poste, PhD, DVM, Regents’ Professor and Del E. Webb Chair in Health Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU). Poste will present, “The Convergence of Biomedicine and AI: Implications for Research, Patient Care and Regulation,” on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4 - 5:20 p.m. EST
Heba Asad: Using Technology to Build Water-Secure Communities
Heba Asad, CEO & Co-founder, SMART WTI 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Middle East & North Africa Region For Heba Asad, technology is not an end in itself;
Debaleena Ray: Empowering Women Through a Circular Economy
Debaleena Ray, Cofounder & Chief Impact Officer, Tamul Plates Marketing Pvt. Ltd. 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Asia-Pacific Region For Debaleena Ray, sustainability has never been just about
Dr Michal Nachmany: Making climate governance visible, searchable, andusable
Dr Michal Nachmany, Founder, Climate Policy Radar 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Europe and North America Region For Dr Michal Nachmany, climate action begins with information that people
Call for Proposals: Amazon Research Awards Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 Amazon Research Awards support academic and nonprofit research in nine areas, including Agentic AI, AI for Information Security, automated reasoning and multimodal perception. Eligible applicants include full-time faculty at accredited academic institutions and permanent researchers at qualifying nonprofits. Each principal investigator may submit one proposal. A free informational webinar is scheduled for Oct. 27. Apply by Nov. 4.
Phoebe Chen: Ensuring no one is left behind in the energy transition
Phoebe Chen - Founder, Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Asia-Pacific Region For Phoebe Chen, the energy transition has always been about people.
Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference, 10th Annual
The 10th Annual Doing Research in Indigenous Communities (DRIC) Conference will be hosted on Nov. 12–13, at ASU’s Hayden Library on the Tempe campus, bringing together students, Tribal leaders, researchers, educators and community partners to explore ethical, community-engaged approaches to Indigenous research.
Natalia Bottero: Helping businesses make sustainability a strategic business decision
Natalia Bottero - Founder and CEO of Quanta 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Latin America & the Caribbean Region For environmental engineer Natalia Bottero, sustainability has always been
October Coffee Chat
Join us to chat about your most pressing research and funding questions, connect with potential collaborators, or simply stop by to say hello on Oct. 26 at 9 AM. Hosted by Office of Research Development & Strategy.
Mariam Torosyan: Ensuring no woman faces violence alone
Mariam Torosyan - Founder, Safe YOU 2026 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge Finalist, Armenia For Mariam Torosyan, Safe YOU began as research and became a mission. While studying global innovations
Free Graduate Student Training in Engagement Research
Graduate students can sign up for a free online course in engagement research offered by the Texas Tech University Office of the Provost/Outreach and Engagement. The course includes a micro-credential and is available for early registration through ASU’s membership in the Engagement Scholarship Consortium. Registration is first-come, first-served.
NOAA Funding Opportunity: Advancing Coastal Flood Protection
NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science seeks proposals to advance natural infrastructure for coastal flood protection. Projects must address at least one focus area: public-private partnerships, partnerships with the risk management sector, or improved sediment management. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Full proposals are due Feb. 12, 2027. An informational webinar is scheduled for Oct. 20-recording available afterwards. Submit LOI by Nov. 9.