Learning to thrive
planet-wide
Acknowledging there will be major environmental and societal crises in the years ahead, Arizona State University is now home to a new kind of laboratory dedicated to the discovery and innovation of the planet’s sustainability, led by globally respected experts.
Peter Schlosser
Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures
Peter Schlosser is one of the world’s leading earth scientists, with expertise in earth’s hydrosphere and how humans affect the planet’s natural state. Prior to ASU, Peter was at Columbia University where he was chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering and the deputy director and director of research at the Earth Institute.
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Edward Chu
Deputy Director General, Global Futures Laboratory
Edward Chu is a senior executive with deep expertise in environmental policy, infrastructure investment and climate finance, built over more than 30 years of leadership, including senior roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Beyond his federal service, he has advised the White House and academic institutions while advancing innovative financing and supporting climate and sustainability initiatives through board and advisory roles.
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Directors
Staff
College of Global Futures Leadership
Miki Kittilson
Dean of the College of Global Futures
Rob Walton College of Global Futures
Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Network
Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Network comprises people who have conducted important sustainability research or have garnered significant honors for their work in sustainability.
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