From lifesaving vaccines to weapons of mass destruction, engineers seem willing to enable any enterprise for the right price. Aerospace engineer and prof Darshan Karwat asks, “Does engineering have a moral compass?”
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On Friday, March 24, , , , Thinkspace and host the #SpaceHACK4Sustainability hackathon! 🌎
Get a crash course working with satellite data and compete for prizes!
Students can sign up to be part of a team: ow.ly/5Pa450NisF8
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The next Future of Being Human meetup is Thursday, March 16. These informal, lively meetings provide a space to discuss being human in a technologically complex future. Dates, discussion topics, and more details here:
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Undergraduate students, this one is for you. Join in ISTBX for their weekly discussion group, Pizza and a Slice of the Future. This week's topic - if you could have a robot companion, would you?
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The United Nations finds the world has an 'uncertainty complex,' but social scientist and ASU professor (, , ) says not all is lost | KJZZ's The Show
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Registration for SpaceHACK for Sustainability is open! This event is a great opportunity for students to collaborate on solving real-world challenges. This experience is made possible through partnerships with and 🤝🪐
spacehack4sustainability.com
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Diana Bowman, a professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, recently published a book about the future of reproductive technology and the ethics involved in leveraging these advances.
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Memories of Antarctica will live on forever for #ASUAntarctica2022. The study abroad group shared highlights of the adventure with .
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ASU celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the rich culture and history through a variety of student-led educational and engaging programs.
Here’s a list of events taking place this month: ow.ly/hNi650MFW3H
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Meet Timiebi Aganaba, an assistant professor of space and society in . In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Aganaba discusses her life as a mother, her extensive career as a space lawyer and her transition to academia.
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At the end of 2022 and I, along with 13 students from , embarked on a transformative journey to #Antarctica
Read, watch, and listen to our collected responses to the experience here:
asuantarctica2022.org
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A new article by Dr. Lekelia D. Jenkins finds that the most effective extension program to reduce fisheries bycatch involved informative and persuasive efforts, enforced regulations and commercially practical bycatch reduction devices and techniques
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What was it like traveling to #Antarctica with a bunch of students? Pretty awesome!
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Why give students the chance to experience the remoteness and wonder of #Antarctica first hand? My colleague nails it!
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How would you defend the planet from asteroids?
Check out this article from ASU clinical associate professor on planetary defense strategies and innovative approaches to public engagement.
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A new study of the successful adoption of measures to reduce #turtle & #dolphin #bycatch in US #fisheries by researcher has identified a variety of important actions & approaches that could be applied to other #fisheries around the world 1/2
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Space law is an often-unheard-of field within the aerospace industry, and professor Timiebi Aganaba became the first female space lawyer in her home country of Nigeria!
Hear her story in this feature: ow.ly/wx1t50MqTOm
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Cap-and-trade programs have the potential to change how pollution is distributed among communities, which has led to #EnvironmentalJustice concerns.
() examines the environmental justice outcomes of California’s program here 👇
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A great way to immerse yourself in global futures is to see other parts of the globe! The 2022 Antarctica: The Frozen Continent study abroad experience recently returned from their incredible journey, and we'll be sharing photos and more info on joining for 2023!
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How does California’s cap-and-trade program influence air pollution and environmental justice efforts? Assistant professor recently spoke on podcast to talk about the need for policy change.
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Started teaching my new class today, the first one on the simulation/Matrix hypothesis- called Simulation Theory: Technology, Sci Fi, Religion and Philosophy
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It's been so much fun to follow along with and the #ASUAntarctica2022 study abroad group!
Take a look back with Andrew to see the many adventures and incredible exploration from the trip: universeodon.com/@andrewmaynard
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#ASUAntarctica2022 study abroad group bringing in 2023 like...
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Our last day of #SFISWinterSchool we hear the learnings and perspectives of all participants in impact presentations #STS #Interdisciplinary
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Alongside a new year comes new predictions for the technology we will be using through 2023. In an interview with #Decoded, Professor shares her thoughts on what she thinks the future of tech holds.
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"Transactional to transformative" is the session that Fletcher Beaudoin from is starting his session on #SFISWinterSchool on Partnerships for impact, introducing the collaborative work with non-academics for sustainability
#STS #Sustainability
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Society has shifted rapidly from desk-bound computers to wearable technology. Will tech implants be the next new normal? Professor Katina Michael discusses the possibilities (and the potential causes for concern) in a recent conversation with .
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Starting #SFISWinterSchool with Matt Hull ( and NNCI) introducing notion of Business Impact in Academia.
#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PaintoPitch #Nano
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We're honored to have Dr. performing her first lecture as a officially an assistant proffesor in for #SFISWinterSchool 10th Aniversary! "ilIndigenous DNA and Data: Community Approaches to Equity in genomics and health" #STS #CommunityImpact #Data #DNA
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More images from Day 5 of #ASUAntarctica2022 - first day on the Falkland Islands for study abroad group.
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Breathtaking view of Ushuaia, Argentina - 1st stop on #ASUAntarctica2022 study abroad adventure with program co-lead :
"Just landed in Ushuaia after over 24 hours of traveling - impressive scenery and excitement is mounting!"
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First stop: Ushuaia, Argentina. This is where the group will board the #OceanVictory ocean liner to the Falkland Islands and onward to the Antarctic Peninsula in this trip made possibly by and . #ASUAntarctica2022 (2/4)
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Check out our new course , Simulation Theory: Technology, Science Fiction, Religion and Philosophy about the Simulation Hypothesis and its implications
sites.google.com/asu.edu/simula
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Last but certainly not least, our final 2022 outstanding graduate is John Rudebeck, an graduate who encourages others to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.
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Next week, 13 ASU students will head to #Antarctica for a memorable study abroad adventure led by Andrew Maynard (), prof , and , asst. research prof . Follow along as we track their exciting journey!
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Way to go, Toby!🎓👍
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With commencement approaching, we want to highlight our outstanding graduates. Toby Shulruff just finished an @ASU_SFIS master's degree in public interest technology and will continue her work in the intersections of technology and gender-based violence. news.asu.edu/20221129-outst
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What have you been doing since graduation? Sharing your story with us can help prepare future ASU students to craft their career plans. The survey is open until this Friday 12/9!
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