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Center for Biology and Society at ASBH
Dr. Karin Ellison, Associate Director for the Center for Biology and Society recently presented a poster at the 2013 ASBH Annual Meeting. Her poster was entitled "Can Researchers Learn about Social…
ASU on the forefront of Data Management
One of the talking points at the History of Science Society's 2013 business meeting this Sunday was the recent report by the Committee for Research…
HSS and Digital HPS Consortium
Center for Biology and Society grad students, faculty and affiliates had a large and notable presence at the recent History of Science Society (HSS) annual meeting held in Boston, MA.
Dr. Maienschein part of President Crow's vision
91 percent of ASU undergrads work closely with faculty on projects During an accreditation visit to Arizona State University, a visiting professor was astounded to learn that more than 90 percent of…
James Moore of The Open University visits CBS Grad Students
Professor James Moore recently visited with CBS grad students and faculty. Dr. Moore, a Tempe native, received his Ph.D. from Manchester University and has made a career in the UK, researching the…
CBS and ASU at 150 years of NAS
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the most prestigious scientific institution in the United States. In honor of this auspicious occasion…
Biology and Society alumni named among Barrett’s finest
Two Biology and Society alumni recently received special recognition from Barrett, The Honors College at ASU. For their silver anniversary, Barrett identified “25 to Watch”, “up-and-comers quickly…
New Staff at CBS!
Please join us in welcoming Andrea Cottrell. Andrea is the Program Coordinator, Sr whose main responsibilities include Center events and helping Jane and Jes with whatever they might need. We are…
Julia Damerow presented at the dHPS Consortium
On Friday, September 6, PhD candidates Julia Damerow and Erick Peirson gave a joint presentation at the annual meeting of the international Digital History…
Annual BioEthics Film Series Returns
Join Dr. Jason Robert for a lively discussion. The moderated discussions allow us to delve a little more deeply into the ethical issues raised in the films. For this fall, the theme is “Feast, Famine…
"What I did on my summer vacation" by Erick Peirson, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Just as for many of the ecologists whose research I study, summer has become my "field season": a chance to visit archives and conduct interviews at various sites around Europe and the UK (and a good…
Biology & Society Graduate Receives Public Service Recognition
16 future public service leaders excel in diverse efforts to strengthen their communities
"War on fire" has two sides, says ASU professor Stephen J Pyne
In a recent opinion piece for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, titled "Our misbegotten war on fire," Stephen J. Pyne looks at humanity's long history with fire, a relationship that is both a blessing and…
Recent Graduate, Ashleigh Gonzales, Featured in AWIS Magazine
Despite her blindness, Ashleigh Gonzales graduated with a degree in Biology using Braille textbooks and collaborating with lab partners. The American Women in Science magazine highlighted Ashleigh's…
Inbar Maayan selected as Student of the Year for Biology and Society
Inbar Maayan has been selected as 2013 Student of the Year for Biology and Society. The National Merit Scholar joined the Embryo Project in Biology and Society early in her career. Mayaan graduates…
Congratulations to three of our graduate students!
Congratulations to Sean Cohmer, Mark Craft and Lijing Jiang for honorable mentions as Teaching Associates of the Year for the School of Life Sciences! The three were honored for their ability to work…
Ann Kinzig Receives Special Recognition
Ann Kinzig was given Special Recognition at the 2013 Professor of the Year Award ceremony. Congratulations, Ann!