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CBS Conversation Series Continues
The Center for Biology and Society continues our conversation series this fall! The goal of each conversation is to present a big problem of contemporary interest in a way that is accessible to a…
Is Active Learning Making Students Anxious? It Depends How It's Done
Anxiety has been highlighted as a pressing concern for colleges, with over 60% of college students reporting that they felt overwhelming anxiety within the last year. While recent studies…
CBS Faculty Matt Chew Finds an Out-of-Place Catfish
ASU Now recently followed Professor Matt Chew to the Tres Rios Wetlands after the discovery of dead sailfin armored catfish in the local wetlands. …
Minteer Latest Book, The Ark and Beyond, Featured on ASU Now
We are thrilled to announce another book by a Center for Biology and Society faculty member. Congratulations to Ben Minteer on the very well received The Ark and Beyond and being featured as the top…
Biology and Society Graduate Begins Her PhD Journey
Dina Lienhard (Ziganshina) is a new PhD student at the Center for Biology and Society. She was admitted for the Summer 2018 semester into the Biology and Society PhD program. Dina is on the Bioethics…
2018 History of Biology Seminar Discusses "Engineering Life"
Last month, an eclectic mix of researchers from different backgrounds, disciplines, and nations descended on the seaside village of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, for the 31st annual History of Biology…
CBS PhD Candidate Begins Fellowship with the American Institute of Physics
Samantha Thompson, a PhD candidate in History and Philosophy of Science at the Center for Biology and Society, recently began a one-year fellowship at the American Institute of Physics in College…
Reproductive Health Arizona (RHAZ) Celebrates Inaugural Public Event
More than one hundred people gathered on the evening of November 16, 2016, for the inaugural Reproductive Health Arizona (RHAZ) public event. Held in the courtyard of the new ASU Beus Center for Law…
Congratulations to Our 2016 Biology & Society Graduates!
Congratulations to all the Center students that defended their prospectus or thesis this Fall!
C-Span Interviews Dr. Pyne for Cities Tour
C-Span stopped by Steve Pyne's home to discuss his book, Between Two Fires: A Fire History of Contemporary America, as part of their 2016 Cities Tour. The C-Span Cities Tour produces short videos…
Bio & Society Alum Reflects on Program Benefits
The Center for Biology and Society spoke recently with 2002 alum, Caitlin Schaninger, MD. Caitlin is an emergency physician with The Permanente Medical Group in California after earning a B.S. in…Experimenting with Ethics Labs
Ethics labs are now in their second year, but for some this will be the first time hearing about them
CBS Speaks at the Philosophy of Science Association
Several CBS faculty members and graduate students recently attended the biennial meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) in Atlanta, GA. The meeting, held in conjunction with the …
Alumni Spotlight: Yawen Zou
The Center for Biology & Society recently caught up with Yawen Zou, a 2016 PhD in History and Philosophy of Science, who is currently a lecturer for the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.
Embryo Project at '16 Homecoming
Arizona State University fans and alumni gathered at the Tempe Campus on Saturday, October 22, from 1:30pm to 7:00pm to join in the traditional homecoming game festivities. Located beneath the…
The CBS Conversation Series Begins!
Celebrating our 20th year by exploring the intersection of Biology and Society! Join us for the first event in the Center for Biology & Society's 2016-17 Conversation Series!
Faculty Spotlight: Beckett Sterner
The Center is excited to welcome a new faculty member this fall. Dr. Beckett Sterner joins Arizona State University and the Center for Biology and Society from the University of Michigan.