Center for Biology and Society
Values
The Center for Biology and Society promotes embracing the values of the ASU Charter through what we value, what we do, and who we are.
Mission
The Center for Biology and Society promotes research, education, and engagement related to study of the life sciences and their interconnections with society.
Center News
Center Alumnus Nathaniel Ross Selected for the 2026 Samvid Scholars
Nathaniel Ross' latest honor — which follows Rhodes, Flinn and Luce awards — will provide up to $100K for graduate study and mentorship as the disability advocate begins Yale Law School
Katey Cooper's research of LGBTQ+ biologists reveals progress and challenges
New study is published in CBE—Life Sciences Education
Congratulations to the Center Spring Graduates!
Best wishes to our Spring 2026 graduates.
Jane Maienschein elected to be a member of the American Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Congratulations to Jane Maienschein, Director of the Center for Biology and Society, who will be inducted into the American Academy this October.
Congratulations Krystal Tsosie on Receiving the Centennial Professorship Award
Center for Biology and Society faculty member, Krystal Tsosie in …
CBS Scrapbook
Check out some of the latest faculty research awards and travel by Center graduates and faculty
Alum Erin Murphy contributes to Cozzarelli Prize-winning research
Erin Murphy's award winning research on ocean plastics is featured in ASU News…
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