ASU develops state’s first saliva-based COVID-19 test
In an effort to make COVID-19 diagnostic testing easier and more readily available to Arizonans, researchers at Arizona State University have developed the state’s first saliva-based test. “This new saliva-based test
ASU develops state’s first saliva-based COVID-19 test
Scientists at ASU's Biodesign Institute have developed Arizona’s first saliva-based test for COVID-19 to make testing easier and more accessible.
SCN Weekly Emailer – Info of Interest 5/28/2020
View the latest newsletter from the Sustainable Cities Network:SCN INFO OF INTEREST: 5/28/2020 (PDF)
The Blockchain Series, Part 3: The ABCs of Federated Learning
The ABC’s of Federated Learning The stale use of buzzwords can lead to the disregard of potentially significant technology. For example, the prominent use of virtual reality has been solely
Arizona Heat Awareness Week
It is the end of May and we are already feeling the impacts of the Arizona heat. Every year the triple-digit temperatures last through September and kill many residents and
Cheng, team win EPA award for green infrastructure project
The team won the Campus Rainworks Challenge for their work with the K-8 Paideia Academy in south Phoenix to address environmental justice and equity in health and education through green infrastructure interventions.
Biodesign C shines in copper awards
Traveling down Rural Road next to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, it’s impossible to ignore the shiny copper façade of the Biodesign Institute Building C. The building earns accolades as
Ostrom documentary: Actual World, Possible Future
Actual World, Possible Future explores the lives and work of Elinor and Vincent Ostrom, who sought to address the enormous problems that plague human societies: climate change, endangered species, ocean pollution, deforestation.
New online magazine 'Transformations' explores role of change
ASU's Narrative Storytelling Initiative launched its latest venture to explore the power of transformative experiences in an online magazine called Transformations, which features powerful, personal essays.
Wednesdays from Washington: Talking science with Dr. Mike Stebbins
In early March, our Arizona State University (ASU) Food Policy cohort met in person for the second time. This time, we convened in Washington, DC to meet with members of various organizations active in the food policy sector. Our week in Washington, DC included visits to the United States Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, just to name a few. We also had individuals engaged in public policy meet with us at ASU’s Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center to share their insight and expertise. One of these individuals was Michael Stebbins, PhD.
Open research position in entomology and ecology at the USDA-ARS in Sidney, MT
The Global Locust Initiative would like to pass along this job opportunity with the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service: The USDA-ARS is seeking a permanent, full-time
Cancer gets a bad rap: Cell meets song when rap musician and cancer scientist connect to create new music video
When it comes to helping understand cancer, Athena Aktipis wants to get her point across – not just to other researchers, but to anyone who will listen. A cancer researcher