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October 10, 2008

Science

10/06/08

Science | Life Science | Research | Sustainability and environment:  Researchers document mammals in crisis

One in four mammal species on Earth is being pushed to extinction according to an assessment of the world's mammals, created by a team that includes ASU researchers.

10/03/08

University | Science | Humanities:  Founding father of gene-culture theory to speak at ASU

As part of the "Origins of Human Uniqueness" lecture series, ASU is bringing Robert Boyd to the Tempe campus for a public lecture on “How Culture Transformed Human Evolution.”

10/03/08

University | Science | Earth / Space:  NASA picks ASU team to guide study of search for life

NASA has selected ASU as one of 10 new NASA Astrobiology Institute teams, with the intent of boosting extraterrestrial exploration by refining the criteria that guide the search for life.

10/02/08

University | Science | Humanities | Students | Research | Social Science:  Archaeologist fuses anthropological approaches

Arizona State University doctoral student Scott Ortman, a rising star in the field of Southwest archaeology, is helping to close the gap between theory and data.

10/02/08

Law | Nursing | Science | Bioscience / Biotech:  Lecture to focus on health law

J.A. Patterson Jr., of Fulbright & Jaworski law firm, presents a lecture and discussion on a health law-related topic.

10/01/08

University | Administration | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Research:  Research expenditures shoot up during 2008 fiscal year

ASU's research expenditures increased by $19 million in fiscal year 2008, revealing a strong growth in interdisciplinary research.

10/01/08

University | Science | Humanities | News coverage | Life Science | Social Science:  Lucy fossil continues to inspire, educate

The 3.2-million-year-old Australopith named Lucy, discovered in 1974 by ASU's Donald Johanson will be on display in Seattle’s Pacific Science Center from Oct. 4, 2008, until March 8, 2009.

10/01/08

University | Science | Faculty and Staff | News coverage | Life Science | Social Science:  ASU’s Nash earns Distinguished Primatologist Award

Professor Leanne Nash has been selected by the American Society of Primatologists to receive the 2008 Distinguished Primatologist Award.

09/30/08

Administration | Engineering | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Bioscience / Biotech:  Bioengineering leader set to inject entrepreneurial spirit

The new chair of ASU's bioengineering department wants to put research endeavors on fast track toward discovery, innovation and the marketplace.

09/29/08

Science:  Young scientist to compete for national recognition

A Kyrene School District 8th grader, who participated in the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair hosted by ASU's American Indian Programs Office, is a finalist in the 2008 SSP Middle School Program.