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New experiences with old grains: A transformative trip to Arizona’s Hayden Flour Mills

This blog post was written by Arizona State University graduate student Ali Kelley. In addition to studying Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership at ASU, Ali is working hard to foster

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Hydrology in the age of supercomputing – presentation Feb 28

The Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture Series 2020 presentation takes place Feb 28, and will be given by Dr. Reed Maxwell of the Colorado School of Mines.

Our digital afterlife

It’s a problem unique to the 21st century: what happens to your digital self after you die? Social media pages and accounts often turn into memorials when someone dies, giving

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Locust plagues are devastating countries across Africa

Right now, there are hundreds of billions of locusts wreaking havoc on vegetation across Africa. Experts are sounding the alarm, including United Nations humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock, who said the

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Desert Locust upsurge: an update from Dr. Michel Lecoq, GLI Network member and Desert Locust expert

For the latest information on the Desert Locust situation, please see the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Locust Watch website. The Desert Locust is known throughout

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How a decision made in China affects Arizona’s recycling programs

In a global economy, it is not unusual for decisions made on one end of the world to affect what goes on in the opposite end of the globe. So,

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Growing community: How a student garden program rejuvenated a Tucson school

This blog post was written by Arizona State University graduate student Kelly McClelland. In addition to studying Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership at ASU, Kelly is a food leader in Flint, Michigan where she

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The NSF CAREER: Should I or shouldn’t I apply?

Applying for an NSF CAREER is a big job but being awarded one indicates that there is real excitement about you and your work. If you are interested in applying in 2020, please contact the GFL Research Development Office for more information and to set up an appointment.

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Registration is open for winter school in agriculture

Sign up now for the Winter School in survey design and experimental methods in applied and agricultural economics, directed by sustainability scholar Carola Grebitus. The program, open to faculty, runs March 16-20, 2020. Student scholarships are still available.

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POSTPONED! Emerge 2020: Eating at the Edges

What does it mean to eat in a world of increasing environmental extremes? Check out Emerge 2020: Eating at the Edges, March 21. Look at alternative forms of food production, distribution and consumption and build a new culinary world that is more inclusive and equitable.

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RSVP for Wrigley Lecture with “CanopyMeg” Lowman

Referred to as “the real-life Lorax” by National Geographic, Lowman has dedicated three decades to the exploration of tree canopies and is one of the first pioneers in the field of treetop science. Register today to join us April 28.

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New publication: Carefarm helps to alleviate traumatic grief

This month in Health & Place, sustainability scholar Joanne Cacciatore and colleagues outline a new approach to caring for those in trauma and grief. Greencare therapy, of which care farming is an example, facilitates individuals’ interactions with nature with the intent of providing a health benefit.