EnKoat, an advanced materials venture founded by ASU alumni Aashay Arora and Matthew Aguayo, recently won a $225,000 National Science Foundation Phase I Small Business Innovation Research award, a highly selective seed funding program known as SBIR. The award supports the further development of EnKoat’s energy-efficient building coatings. The venture’s energy-saving technology embedded in paint, plaster and stucco can…
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ASU’s Industrial Assessment Center conducts its 500th no-cost energy assessment
The Industrial Assessment Center at Arizona State University, known as IAC@ASU, conducted its 500th assessment at a wastewater treatment plant in the Phoenix metro area in December. IAC@ASU currently ranks sixth among the 33 Industrial Assessment Centers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to identify technology, systems and productivity opportunities that result in increasing energy…
Seminar: Gaining fundamental insights from metabolic engineering targets in algal biotechnology, April 11
Learn about molecular toolkits for green microalga for biotechnology applications in this School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seminar. Seminar: Gaining fundamental insights from metabolic engineering targets in algal biotechnologyPresented by Kyle J. Lauersen, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Monday, April 11, 20223:15–4:15 p.m.College Avenue Commons (CAVC) 333, Tempe campus [map]…
Seminar: Carbon Capture in Algae and the Feasibility of Using CO2 from Biogas, April 4
Attend the next School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seminar presented by Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology Research Scientist Everett Eustance, who will discuss efficient CO2 transfer to algae for carbon capture and utilization. Carbon Capture in Algae and the Feasibility of Using CO2 from BiogasPresented by Everett Eustance, Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental…
Seminar: Dark and Light is not Black and White — Engineering Photosynthesis for the Real World, March 30
Learn about strategies for increasing industrial algae production in this seminar hosted by the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. Dark and Light is not Black and White — Engineering Photosynthesis for the Real WorldPresented by Graham Peers, Colorado State University Wednesday, March 30, 20223–4 p.m.College Avenue Commons (CAVC) 333, Tempe campus [map]…
Seminar: From Nano to Macro — Manufacturing Next-Generation Intelligent and Resilient Materials and Structures, March 22
Learn about manufacturing next-generation materials and structures from Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty member Chenglin Wu at the next School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment Seminar. From Nano to Macro: Manufacturing Next-Generation Intelligent and Resilient Materials and StructuresPresented by Chenglin Wu, Missouri University of Science and Technology Tuesday, March 22, 20221:30–2:30 p.m.College…
Seminar: Transforming data, modeling, and decision-making paradigms for water resources management, March 21
Join us at the next School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seminar with Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Saurav Kumar. Transforming data, modeling, and decision-making paradigms for water resources managementPresented by Saurav Kumar, Texas A&M University Monday, March 21, 20221:30–2:30 p.m.College Avenue Commons (CAVC) 335, Tempe campus [map] Abstract Water resources management relies on data…
Seminar: Microplastic Pollution in Urban Environments: Sources, Pathways and Fates, February 23
In the next School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seminar, learn about microplastic pollution in urban settings and how it moves through the environment. Microplastic Pollution in Urban Environments: Sources, Pathways & FatesPresented by Timnit Kefala, University of California, Santa Barbara Wednesday, February 23, 20223:15–4:15 p.m.College Avenue Commons (CAVC) 333, Tempe campus [map]…
Seminar: Hydrologic Perspectives of Vegetation-Climate Interactions throughout Appalachia and its Applications to Science Policy, February 18
Attend the next School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment seminar with Charles I. Scaife, a hydrologist with the U.S. Department of Energy, to learn about strategies to better understand the connection between forests, climate and streamflow. Hydrologic Perspectives of Vegetation-Climate Interactions throughout Appalachia and its Applications to Science PolicyPresented by Charles I. Scaife,…
Seminar: Developing Structural Equation Models for Commuter Rail while Analyzing Underlying Attitudes, February 10
Attend the next TOMNET Transportation Center Seminar to explore data analysis of commuter rail systems to better understand what riders want. This seminar is presented by Fulton Schools civil engineering alumnus De’Von Jennings. Developing Structural Equation Models for Commuter Rail while Analyzing Underlying AttitudesPresented by De’Von Jennings, University of California, Irvine Thursday, February 10, 20223:15–4:15…