Complex systems theory: The role of invention, sustainability, and innovation in societies
On November 15 the Dean of the School of Sustainability, Sander van der Leeuw, spoke at the Tempe Center for the Arts about complex systems theory on the role of
Faculty Spotlight: George Basile
George Basile is a professor in the School of Sustainability and a Senior Sustainability Scientist in the Global Institute of Sustainability. He is an internationally recognized creative thinker who was
CAP scientist in Nature news feature
Urban ecology research was the focus of a recent news feature in the journal Nature, which explored the wide range of work conducted under the National Science Foundation and the
Conservation Alliance receives funding from Pulliam Trust
The Conservation Alliance, a partnership of conservation organizations, parks departments, and Arizona State University researchers, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust to further
New York Times reports on ecological homogenization research
It has long been acknowledged that there are marked similarities among the built structures of suburbs in the United States due to the proliferation of big box stores and similarities
Chain Reaction 7: People and Environment - Our Heat Habitat
Chain Reaction, is a science magazine/web site for students in grades 4-8, published by the Office of Research Communications at Arizona State University. Chain Reaction explores scientific concepts using real
CAP LTER research compares urban ecology in America's cities
New York Times features long-term research by ASU and other universities on the homogenization of America's urban landscapes.
Quest for clean energy comes with complexities
Sustainability Scientist Mikhail Chester comments about artificial photosynthesis as a means for supplying energy and the complex "hidden costs of energy" in a recent Cosmos Magazine article.
Center for Environmental Security to research water contamination sources
Rolf Halden, director of ASU's new Center for Environmental Security, says researchers must first identify the way we pick and produce chemicals for our daily needs and then educate the consumers.
ASU recognized for its dedication to sustainable construction
ASU received two awards from the Arizona Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and has the highest number of LEED-certified buildings in Arizona.
ASU-Intel collaboration challenges students to imagine brighter sustainable futures
The Tomorrow Project USA writing competition, "Green Dreams," is an effort to focus on the positive side of sustainability, instead of spreading messages of what we shouldn't do.
Wicked problems: How systems thinking, technology and new partnerships can tackle sustainability’s challenges
A Thought Leader Series Piece By Bruno Sarda Note: Bruno Sarda is the director of global sustainability operations at Dell, a consultant for the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives,