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November 07, 2009

Research

11/05/09

Life Science | Earth / Space | Sustainability and environment:  Research shows impacts from airborne nitrogen

The impact of airborne nitrogen released from burning fossil fuels and widespread use of fertilizers in agriculture is much greater than previously thought, according to an ASU study.

11/05/09

Engineering | Sustainability and environment:  New book expands on concept of sustainability

ASU professor Brad Allenby has written the first of two books that aim to broaden the concept and practice of sustainability in the field of engineering.

11/03/09

Students | Bioscience / Biotech | Research:  New College student puts accent on research to help fight cancer

The chance to do research as an undergrad came as a surprise to New College senior Julie Furmick, but she is making the most of the opportunity.

11/03/09

University | Administration | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | International engagement | Sustainability and environment:  UAE to model new innovation center on ASU’s SkySong

After a visit to the United Arab Emirates by ASU leadership, a decision was made to create a new innovation center in the Arab state modeled after ASU's Skysong.

11/02/09

Renewable energy | Bioscience / Biotech | Sustainability and environment:  Grants to help change how we generate, consume energy

The Department of Energy has awarded ASU two grants for alternative energy research that has the potential to change the way the nation generates and consumes energy.

10/30/09

Renewable energy | Students | Community | Sustainability and environment:  Barrett Lecture Series presents former ASU President Lattie Coor

Former ASU President Lattie Coor will be appearing at the Downtown Phoenix campus as part of Barrett Honors Lecture Series, to drum up support for a new state initiative.

10/29/09

Earth / Space:  Researchers discover new wrinkle in ancient ocean chemistry

An ASU researcher is leading an overall effort and reporting on the fact that oxygen production began in the Earth's oceans at least 100 million years before oxygen accumulated in the atmosphere.

10/29/09

Research | Social Science:  ASU anthropologist helps shape study of small-scale economies

How forms of wealth perpetuate economic inequality over generations is at the heart of a new study by 26 anthropologists, statisticians and economists, including an ASU professor.

10/27/09

Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Students | Sustainability and environment:  ASU group shines light on Africa electric need

A graduate student and two professors from ASU have created a device that could light up rural African villages.

10/26/09

University | Renewable energy | Research:  ASU exceeds $300 million in research expenditures

Arizona State University has topped $300 million in research expenditures for the first time in its school history.