The Second International Conference on Climate Change in the Sahel and West Africa
The Second International Conference on Climate Change is taking place April 1–3, 2020. This conference aims to share experiences on vulnerability issues; adaptation strategies in the fields of agriculture, livestock,
Future cities episode 26: Infrastructure and climate change
Climate change is a large source of uncertainty for infrastructure managers. It is easy to feel immobilized by future uncertainty, however, that does not have to be the case. In
OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes staff, faculty and volunteers will participate in the OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo. This free
UREx co-founder, Nancy Grimm receives honored recognition
In recognition of her distinguished and continued achievement in research, co-founder and director of the Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN), Nancy Grimm was elected to the
UREx SRN Alumni: Beating the heat in Phoenix neighborhoods
School of Sustainability PhD graduate, Melissa Guardaro has made an impact on heat action planning in Phoenix, Arizona. As part of the Nature’s Cooling System Project, Guardaro strove to address
The Theodore J. Cohn Research Fund: a new call for 2020 applications
The Theodore J. Cohn Research Fund was founded primarily to fund research projects in Orthoptera and the other nine orders of Polyneoptera (Blattodea, Dermaptera, Embioptera, Grylloblattodea, Mantodea, Mantophasmatodea, Phasmatodea, Plecoptera
WE Empower finalist brings innovation to the world of cleaning
Anne Butterly is a finalist in the 2019 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge. Her work in the reduction of waste through the innovative technology of Easydry is breaking barriers in
Tony Brazel named Fellow of AAG!
We are happy to share the news that Emeritus Professor Anthony J. Brazel has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association of Geographers (AAG)! Brazel, a geographer and
Technology for a sustainable future
Ana Cecilia Flores is a 2019 finalist in the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge and a pioneer in the tech industry. WE Empower Intern Jacqueline Blisse elaborates on how innovation
Education's role in your well-being
Agnieszka Bilinska is a 2019 finalist in the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge from Poland and a pioneer in the health and wellness industry. WE Empower Intern Jacqueline Blisse elaborates
New fellowships will advance research on American Indian history and the West
Two annual fellowships were established by ASU in 2019 to support scholars in exploring the diverse history of the West, its intersections with race and violence, and American Indian history.
Growing industry and community in Nigeria
Affiong Williams is a 2019 finalist in the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge and a pioneer in the snack industry. WE Empower Intern Jacqueline Blisse elaborates on how Affiong and