The School of Life Sciences Seminar Series is a weekly opportunity to hear from our own faculty as they share their latest research, ideas, and expertise. Each Friday, two different SOLS faculty members will present a talk highlighting their work and its broader impact in the life sciences.
When: Fridays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: Life Sciences Center E (LSE), Room 104
This Week's Presenters:
Changbin Chen, Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
In the 1970s, the Army Corps of Engineers initiated a series of flood control measures along the northern perimeter of the expanding Phoenix metropolitan area. Archaeological surveys and mitigation associated with the planned Adobe Dam resulted in the documentation of more than 1,500 petroglyphs in the Hedgpeth Hills, which are now featured at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. That effort pioneered innovative techniques in petroglyph documentation for its time.
Join us to see first-hand how organic farmer Ed Curry uses microalgae to improve soil structure, water retention and nutrient availability.
Ed Curry, founder of Curry Seed & Chile Co., is a nationally recognized organic chile grower and leader in water conservation. On his 3,000-acre farm, Ed prioritizes soil health and plant breeding to maintain both financial and environmental sustainability. Recently, he's been partnering with Arizona State University and MyLand to further his efforts with the use of a new tool: native microalgae.
How has the United States Department of Agriculture shaped our current food system? What changes are underway that could influence its future? From farming and food safety to nutrition programs and rural development, the USDA’s responsibilities touch nearly every aspect of our food system.
A presentation on BIOS courses from the CEO and Director of BIOS, Craig Carlson. There will also be testimonials from students who have participated in these courses and programs.
Join on Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84098984445
Abstract: What our ancestors ate is central to understanding how we became human. For decades, meat consumption has been thought to play a key role in fueling larger brains, driving toolmaking and fostering cooperation, which may have laid the foundations for language and culture.
The From Sea to Sky Spring Hybrid Speaker Series brings scientists, humanists and social scientists into conversation through “archipelagic thinking,” a framework that highlights the relationships between places that may seem separate, such as oceans and deserts, islands and mountain “islands.” The goal is to think across geographies and disciplines to better understand how ecological systems, colonial histories, and local knowledge shape interconnected human and more-than-human worlds.
Building on the innovative gathering of the first AlphaPersuade Summit in 2024, join us once again for a day of groundbreaking research on AI's persuasive power. The event features insights from our coalition’s global teams, transformational keynotes by leading minds, and a plenary roundtable reunion of our inaugural keynote speakers.
Visit the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve and learn more about archaeology in Arizona while listening to local music and seeing art demonstrations!
ASU Staff, Students and Faculty will receive FREE Admission if they provide their Sun Card at the front desk.