Partnership will help researchers better understand ocean health; ASU now has two research centers devoted to monitoring Atlantic, Pacific oceans.

Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the center will support research into how Pacific Island communities can build resilience to extreme climate events

A total of $275,000 was awarded to ASU and community entrepreneurial ventures.

From rooftop panels that shrink our utility bills to chargers for our smartphones, there’s an endless variety of solar-powered gadgets and products under the sun. Yet many people are in the dark about the history of harnessing solar power. The story of photovoltaics began more than a half century ago — and ASU played a pivotal role.