Vanos, Middel say shade is a solution to scorching playgrounds
ASU urban climate researchers Jennifer Vanos and Ariane Middel study playgrounds in the Arizona heat. Their research provides insight into these spaces, as well as tips on keeping children safe in the heat.
Cerveny certifies world-record lightning flashes
Sustainability scientist Randall Cerveny is chief rapporteur of weather and climate extremes for the World Meteorological Organization, which verified the records with new satellite technology.
A feminist approach to healing in Afghanistan
2019 WE Empower finalist Fakhria Ibrahimi Momtaz is the creator of the first yoga studio in Afghanistan to focus on the needs of women. Momtaz Yoga Studio provides services, including
Meet sustainability alum and secretary of the CLFSA Maria Coca
Maria Coca Ascencio felt destined to study sustainability. “I grew up surrounded by mountains, volcanos, calderas, trees, rivers, and dark skies viewing millions of stars with the naked eye,” Coca
New mapping tool shows holistic view of water in Arizona
The Kyl Center's newly launched interactive tool visualizes data on desalination projects, habitats, dams and agriculture.
Wednesdays from Washington: Reducing food waste with Shannon Kenny of the EPA
On a sunny March afternoon, the ASU Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership cohort gathered in the courtyard of the US Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters to hear from Shannon Kenny, Senior Advisor on Food Loss and Food Waste at the EPA. Kenny has worked on energy and environmental policy since she began at EPA in 1998.
SCN Weekly Emailer – Info of Interest 6/24/2020
View the latest newsletter from the Sustainable Cities Network:SCN INFO OF INTEREST: 6/24/2020 (PDF)
Native nations are fighting COVID-19 on many levels
COVID-19 has exacerbated infrastructure vulnerabilities on tribal lands, experts said at a virtual town hall hosted by ASU’s Construction in Indian Country program.
Case Critical Event: Tracing COVID-19 in your Wastewater
Join by Zoom on July 15 for a discussion on an ASU/Tempe research project to detect the presence of coronavirus in wastewater and identify hotspots.
Panch confirmed as director of National Science Foundation
Panchanathan has identified three pillars of his vision for NSF: Advancing research into the future, ensuring inclusivity, and continuing global leadership in science and engineering.
New opportunities for graduate students in the UCRC!
It is not uncommon for projects to be funded out of sync with the normal graduate student recruitment and application processes. In fact, we have several projects that have recently
Advances in cryo-EM pave the way for drug discovery
Cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) is a powerful technique capable of penetrating the mysteries of the molecular world at near atomic resolution. Along with X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy