We are thrilled to invite you to the conversation series, "Designing With the Desert" marking the inception of this transformative initiative. As we not only inhabit the Sonoran Desert but rather, we are part of it, this series seeks to unravel the intricate relationships between humans with this fragile yet resilient land. Come and critically explore with panelists and facilitators the multiple ways we dwell in the Sonoran Desert, how we constantly transform it, and how we dialogue with it or ignore it.

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University has named Bill Nye as the 2024 John J. Rhodes Chair.

Nye is an American science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, author and inventor known as Bill Nye, "The Science Guy.”

As Rhodes Chair, Nye will deliver this year’s Rhodes Lecture, presented by Barrett Honors College. The event, titled “Climate Change & You," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway.

Professor Jordan will cover some of the history and important recent discoveries in quantum physics, focusing on the theme of quantum measurement. Topics such as measurement reversal, entanglement by measurement, and how a quantum measurement can be continuous will be covered at an accessible level. The talk is reflective of his forthcoming book, Quantum Measurement: Theory and Practice, which he has written with his co-author, Irfan Siddiqi (University of California, Berkeley).

Welcome to the ASU Spring 2024 Space Career Fair. This unique event offers a platform for you to engage with representatives from diverse companies and organizations, offering a gateway to explore exciting career prospects, gain insights into potential career trajectories, and foster valuable professional connections in the space industry.

Join celebrated gardener, writer, and historian Abra Lee for a special event at Desert Botanical Garden on March 6. Lee will share stories behind key figures from her upcoming book Conquer the Soil. Her talk will focus on the lives of African Americans with careers in horticulture and gardening. In collaboration with ASU's Project Humanities, Lee will be joined by local gardeners and horticulturalists for a discussion about empowering lives through gardening.

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