Scientists-Scholars

Lunchtime circular economy book reading

At noon today, May 20, author Johanna Stoberock and a panel of experts will consider how a circular economy could prevent Stoberock’s unsettling allegory from becoming reality. Join via Zoom.

Street smarts required in heat mitigation

Anyone that’s ever been out walking on a hot summer day has probably experienced an uncomfortable phenomenon: sometimes, the heat radiated from the pavement below is just as hot as

David Pijawka

Pijawka retires after more than three decades

After more than 35 years, David Pijawka is retiring as full-time faculty, but his legacy and impact remain on ASU, his students and the communities he continues to serve.

Gary Moore

Moore recognized with national teacher-scholar award

Gary Moore has been named one of 14 young faculty nationwide to be honored with a 2020 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.

KE Health Futures hosting virtual discussion on pandemics

The Office of Health Futures at ASU Knowledge Enterprise is hosting a virtual discussion on pandemics this Friday, May 8th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM MST that will be

Deadline Extended: New GFL Research Accelerator

A few spots still available. Apply to participate in this Global Futures program designed for early to mid-career faculty and research professors. You’ll learn adaptive, nimble and impactful solutions to improve your research strategy, innovation and competitiveness.

Meg Lowman

Wrigley Lecture rebroadcast: CanopyMeg Lowman

Lowman is a pioneer in treetop science. She gives a fascinating presentation on canopy exploration, inclusivity in science, and how her work can create sustainable practices on local and global scales.

COVID-19 virus

ASU leads in RAPID awards for COVID-19 response

In response to its Dear Colleague letter, the National Science Foundation has awarded 202 RAPID awards totaling almost $32 million dollars. Arizona State University has received 6 awards, the top single university to receive an award.

Flattening the curve in rural Navajo and Hopi communities

Two initiatives, shared by GIOS receptionist Shaundiin Yazzie and led by her sisters, offer opportunities to get involved, donate time or resources to support the COVID-19 response.

National Science Foundation logo

Webinar on NSF-approved formats for support documents

The 40-minute webinar provides policy guidance for new requirements that take effect June 1, along with a walk-through of the user experience and answers to some frequently asked questions.

Headshot of Leah Gerber

ASU expert proposes a biodiversity-focused solution to prevent zoonotic diseases

COVID-19 may have jumped from a wild animal market in Wuhan, China, to people. If so, it’s not the first deadly disease to spring from nature. Middle East respiratory syndrome

Cover of Rolf Halden's book

Halden: Humanity and ecosystems are inextricably linked

Sustainability scientist Rolf Halden’s new book, Environment, was the subject of a recent online event that drew over 200 attendees. The book explores our essential interconnectedness with our surroundings.