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Creativity
ASU professor's new novel inspired by a 'paradise on fire'

While wildfires are a natural part of the ecosystem, climate change has most assuredly contributed to their intensity in recent years. One ASU professor who has found this especially disconcerting is young adult novelist Jewell Parker Rhodes, whose latest book centers around a wildfire. Here, Rhodes and Arizona state climatologist Erinanne Saffell talk about the importance of teaching younger generations about the natural world.
Discoveries ASU to study domestic violence survivor safety during pre-trial period
Discoveries NASA Lucy mission carries ASU instrument, namesake — and the hopes of thousands of STEM students
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Global Engagement State Department awards $2.6M grant to ASU to advance transitional justice in Ukraine, South Sudan
Solutions A deep dive through time to study changing ecosystems
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Solutions Latino psychology lab gives ASU students research experience, unique connections

University News
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ASU's First Amendment Clinic Executive Director receives Freedom of Information Award

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Barrett Honors College Dean Mark Jacobs retiring after nearly 20 years of service to ASU

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ASU at Mesa City Center nears completion

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'Today' weatherman, anchor Al Roker to receive 2021 Cronkite Award

 
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Solutions
Controversial statues: Should they stay or should they go?
Uber-ASU partnership surpasses 100 graduates
Silicon in the Valley: Creating opportunities to benefit Arizonans
Career hacks for your 20s
Solutions ASU's LIFT Initiative takes flight
Solutions Placenta may hold key to eliminating immune suppression during organ transplants
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Sun Devil Life Running toward the 'pain cave'
ASU clinical lab staff check a sample block before RNA isolation
Arizona Impact ASU hits milestone of 1 millionth COVID-19 test
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Discoveries More powerful Webb telescope will provide a look back in time
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Arizona Impact Tapping the tools of water security

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