Dr. Gerber named Fellow of Ecological Society of America
Selected for her pioneering efforts to integrate marine ecology and conservation science into tenable policy and decision-making tools, Senior Sustainability Scientist Leah Gerber, founding director of ASU’s Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, has been named a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.
ASU campaign to enhance discovery, success, community
Its first comprehensive fundraising campaign, the university has officially launched Campaign ASU 2020, which coincides with the 2020 strategic vision of the ASU Wrigley Institute to scale sustainability solutions with likeminded partners around the world.
The benefits of bringing the outdoors in
Our predominately-indoor lifestyles prevent us from reaping many of nature's benefits – recent Sustainability Series speakers tell ASU Wrigley Institute guests – listing enhanced productivity, reduced blood pressure and parasympathetic healing among them.
JCLP Special Volume Published on Leadership towards Sustainability
An international team of professors, including Senior Sustainability Scientist George Basile, made up the editorial team of a recently published “Special Volume” of the Journal of Cleaner Production – the
Now Hiring! Postdoctoral Research Associate
In partnership with Conservation International, ASU’s Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is hiring a postdoctoral research associate. The fellow will conduct highly interdisciplinary research to explore the role of nature in
Modeling smart water management in megacities
How are decisions really made to manage flooding, water scarcity or water contamination in the world’s megacities? We might assume that most decisions would be made on a cool, rational
Sustival celebrates fourth year of sustainability solutions
Attendees from Arizona and beyond will explore ways to reimagine their homes – both collectively and individually – for a more sustainable future at the fourth annual Sustainability Solutions Festival, taking place throughout the Valley from Feb. 2-25, 2017.
For the Love of Life, Religion and Ecology
by Adam Gabriele Religions have undeniably shaped today’s world. Scholars in the field of Religion and Ecology study the billions of people worldwide who not only identify but also define
EPA's Region 9 and Arizona's communities
Since its convening in 2008, the Sustainable Cities Network has maintained contact with EPA Region 9. This ongoing connection has allowed for each body – Region 9, ASU and Arizona
Sharing desert lessons with a drying world
In response to the United Nation's expectation that almost half of Earth's population will be living in “areas of high water stress” by 2030, ASU has partnered with the Desert Discovery Center to teach global audiences to value, thrive in and conserve desert environments.
Interview with EPA Region 9's Karen Irwin
At the Sustainable Cities Network, we have maintained contacts within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9, the subdivision of the EPA serving the Pacific Southwest--including Arizona. Many resources are
ASU Nobel Laureate honored for outstanding contributions to public health
Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Sustainability Scientist Leland Hartwell received Research!America’s Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award, which recognizes those who have provided leadership and determination in building an outstanding scientific research organization. Hartwell, an ASU School