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The value of science in society: Q&A with Sethuraman Panchanathan
As he approached his 40th birthday, ASU chief research and innovation officer Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan asked himself a question: “How do I want to spend the rest of my life?”
ASU KEDtalk: What soap leaves behind
Some soaps leave a residue that reaches far beyond your shower door. Rolf Halden tells us about the unexpected consequences of our obsession with antimicrobials and where we go from here.
Glass act
From glass birdhouses to hanging vacuum chambers, ASU glassblower Christine Roeger creates customized tools for researchers.
ASU KEDtalk: Why are dogs special?
Lots of people think dogs are unique in their intelligence. Clive Wynne, director of ASU’s Canine Science Collaboratory, says that’s not true. But he knows what makes dogs truly special.
ASU KEDtalk: Charting a course for Colorado River water
We’ve portioned out more of the Colorado River’s water than it can deliver. How do we navigate the rapids of water management without capsizing under growing demand? Dave White of ASU’s Decision Center for a Desert City explains how to stay afloat.
ASU KEDtalk: Visitors from another world
Gazing at the night sky conjures deep questions about the universe. Meenakshi Wadhwa, professor at the School of Earth and Space Exploration and director of the Center for Meteorite Studies, invites us to look at the planetary ‘Rosetta stones’ right here on Earth that can give us answers.
KEDtalk: Risk is not just a four letter word
Most people don't like talking about risk. Andrew Maynard of ASU's Risk Innovation Lab does it for a living. Learn how he thinks we can all tackle risk challenges by framing them as values.
ASU KEDtalk: Weekending on the moon
Is a weekend on the moon just around the corner? ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration Professor Jim Bell makes the case for why deep space is the new economic frontier and what that will mean for humanity.
ASU KEDtalk: Solving the unsolvable problem
As director of ASU’s Global Security Initiative, Nadya Bliss is tackling seemingly-unsolvable “wicked” problems ranging from information security to the spread of infectious disease. She says we need to embrace complexity—not try to remove it out of fear of failure—if we are to face these challenges successfully.
Innocents abroad: Fieldwork with family
An ASU student shares stories about growing up with a researcher parent, and discusses the challenges and rewards of bringing families in the field.
