Scientists-Scholars

Cornell: The one question I hate getting about my home’s solar roof

The fact that it is possible to power an entire house and two cars with today’s technology seems to intrigue most people. It also inevitably leads to another question. The question that drives sustainability scientist Ryan Cornell a little bit crazy.

May 12-14: Latin American perspectives on post pandemic

The WAAS regional event “Perspectives on Post Pandemic” will examine different perspectives on social, economic, political, educational and environmental matters, taking into account the plurality of realities in Latin America.

Kyl Center releases new story map about Arizona’s watersheds

This story map connects our water supply to the landscapes we depend on, both natural and built environments. It drills down into the complex relationships between land and water by examining forest health, wildfires, climate change, and our state’s amazing biodiversity.

TSC Summit 2021 goes virtual: The future of resilient supply chains

TSC Summit 2021 features big ideas, on-the-ground solutions and deep dives into transparency to tackle the path towards more sustainable consumer products.

ASU recognized as nation’s most impactful for second straight year

With sustainability long held as a core value across the entire university and home to the nation’s first comprehensive Global Futures Laboratory, ASU was again ranked by Time Higher Education as

Greg Asner, Haunani Kane discuss coral reefs, indigenous knowledges and role of youth for Earth Day Celebration

Two of the planet’s leading ocean biologists, Greg Asner and Haunani Kane from the Global Futures Laboratory’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, joined ASU vice president and vice provost for Global Futures, Peter Schlosser, for an extensive conversation as part of a celebration of the 52nd annual Earth Day.

Deep-sea exploration breakthrough to guide future space exploration missions

Scientists from Arizona State University, who are a part of the Systematic Underwater Biogeochemical Science and Exploration Analog (SUBSEA) program, have pioneered a new approach to the scientific process of geochemical exploration for our Earth and beyond.

How ‘food security’ is quickly becoming national security

Daniel Sarewitz, editor-in-chief of Issues in Science and Technology, moderated a webinar to discuss the weaknesses in our food supply systems and the future threats the country faces as we work to strengthen those systems.

Implicit bias and microaggressions training

Attendees will engage in the topic of implicit bias and microaggressions with a thoughtful dialogue with the presenter. There are two training dates available on May 7 and June 11. ASURITE login required.

ASU Travel Lunch and Learn

Join the ASU Travel Service Center team for a Lunch and Learn session on the current requirements when traveling for ASU. Register for the April 15 or May 11 session.

Maynard hosts podcast with former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman

Each episode features the hosts engaging with experts about the big questions, challenges and mysteries humans face as we venture out to explore the solar system and beyond.

Dehgan speaks at FIU State of the World conference

The topic of the panel was the Paris Climate Agreement and what happens now that the U.S. has rejoined. The State of the World conference was hosted by Florida International University and ASU’s McCain Institute for International Leadership.