Peace conference cultivates sustainable agriculture

TEMPE, Ariz. — October 15, 2013 — The annual Empowerment for Peace through Leadership in Agribusiness and Sustainability (EmPeace LABS) conference takes place October 19-26 in Maharashtra, India to connect

Institute shares sustainability through events

Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability and its School of Sustainability host many events throughout the year, both on campus and off. These events not only bring world-renowned thinkers

ASU's Decision Center fosters future science, engineering careers

At the National Science Foundation's "Change the World: Science and Engineering Careers Fair" in Virginia, representatives from ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) inspired young students to consider

Sustainability a means of achieving change for alumnus

Mariela Castaneda is a water resource specialist at the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), a job she attained following an internship there during her senior year at Arizona State

AZCentral.com: Should we demolish Glen Canyon Dam?

Environmental Reporter Brandon Loomis investigates the wicked problem of keeping or destroying Glen Canyon Dam, a decision that seems to have no positive outcomes. Water managers, some scientists, and activists

Welcome new Dean Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone's mission is to "ensure that the School continues to be the vanguard of sustainability research, education, and practice."

Sustainability scientist, biodesign expert wins 2013 Innovation Award

Nongjian (NJ) Tao, a senior sustainability scientist and director of The Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors in the Biodesign Institute, is a winner of the Fourth Annual Innovation Award from Microscopy Today. Tao

Triple Pundit: Patricia Reiter on corporate social responsibility

In Triple Pundit's series, "Women in CSR," ASU's Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives' (WSSI) Director Patricia Reiter describes her role as a female director of a social enterprise within a working

Sustainability student gains experience for the future

Kevin Keleher transferred to ASU from Mesa Community College in 2011. He enrolled in Barrett, the Honors College, double-majoring in supply chain management and sustainability. He is set to graduate

Volunteers needed for ASU Homecoming 2013

The School of Sustainability needs volunteers on Saturday, October 19 for the Homecoming Block Party and the Homecoming Parade. Volunteers can man the School of Sustainability tent where there will

Student Spotlight: Ariel LeBarron

Ariel LeBarron is a School of Sustainability Student Ambassador. She participates in networking opportunities meeting experts and professionals in the sustainability field. She also coordinates events for fellow students with

Faculty Spotlight: Paul Hirt

Paul Hirt is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainability and the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. He is also a Senior Sustainability Scholar at ASU’s Global