NSF seeks strategy input on advancing a systems approach

Complete a questionnaire in support of a National Academies committee's effort to develop a compelling vision for a systems approach to studying the Earth in order to inform approaches to integrated research at NSF and to provide guidance as to how NSF can support the research community.

Oct. 14: People-Centered Climate Action and Resilience Planning

Climate Action Planning isn’t just about collecting data and making operational changes; it’s an opportunity to put people first by addressing their needs as part of this transformative process. This webinar will highlight how focusing on racial equity and climate justice in local plan and policy development helps lay the foundation for a more equitable and resilient community.

IUCN Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Metric, talk

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:00-11:00 a.m. PDT, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and the Conservation Innovation Lab will host a talk by Newcastle University Research Associate Louise Mair, PhD. Mair will

Uniting Business LIVE, biodiversity conservation talk (rerun)

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 12:15-2:00 p.m. PDT, ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber hosted a panel discussion on “Industry Partnerships for Biodiversity Outcomes: Measuring private sector

Alison Price—Founder & Managing Director of SoilCyclers Pty Ltd, Queensland, Australia

SoilCyclers: Constructing a sustainable future

Alison Price, founder and managing director of SoilCyclers Pty Ltd, Queensland, Australia 2020 Australasian WE Empower Awardee Alison Price understands the struggles of being a woman entering the Australian construction

New techniques probe vital and elusive proteins

The number of proteins in the human body, collectively known as the proteome, is vast. Somewhere between 80,000 and 400,000 proteins circulate in our cells, tissues and organs, carrying out

Oct. 20: Creative nonfiction pioneer Gutkind on his 'last 8,000 days'

In his new memoir, ASU Professor Lee Gutkind reflects on life as a writer and the impact of aging. He'll discuss those topics in a storytelling event on Oct. 20.

Watch: Education and engaging offline communities

Sustainability scientists Faheem Hussain, Mary Jane Parmentier and Laura Hosman recently conducted a webinar with USAID. The webinar, Digital Strategies for Offline Communities: Cases and Lessons from the Field, shared research-based insights and lessons learned from various approaches to digital engagement in education and with vulnerable populations, including refugees and rural communities.

New paper: Global citizen views on climate and energy

As global environmental issues are increasingly coordinated through international negotiations, new methods are needed to engage citizens worldwide in the policy-making processes. Sustainability scientist Netra Chhetri and co-authors draw insight about citizens' views on issues of climate and energy through quantitative analysis of the data from World Wide Views.

Josh LaBaer in one of the testing labs.

Rapid testing to the rescue

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, researchers at the Biodesign Institute leapt into action Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of ASU Thrive magazine.  On the morning of

Julianne Holloway

Holloway honored as a rising star in chemical engineering

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers honored Julianne Holloway with a 35 Under 35 Award. Holloway, an associate faculty member in the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, is being recognized for outstanding

Culturally competent-curious faculty members needed

Bhatti-Klug's research focuses on increasing cultural intelligence among university faculty through intercultural competence training. She intends to measure the effectiveness of both the Advanced GACP and the culturally responsive tools she provides to all faculty members involved.