Experience the life sciences

This marquee event allows undergraduate students conducting research in life sciences to hone their communications and public speaking skills, as well as present their research to both fellow scientists and a public audience

BioSci Southwest is a regional symposium that engages presenters and attendees to create a fun and community-oriented experience. The symposium is free and includes admission to all events.

Save the date! The BioSci Southwest Symposium will return on Friday, Nov 7th, 2025. Stay tuned for details!

Once a month, the Bioethics Breakfast Club meets over breakfast treats and coffee to discuss emerging issues in bioethics. Faculty, graduate and undergraduate students from our school and across ASU will also discuss related research opportunities.

The School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Awards Ceremony is hosted at the spring semester. Students receive merit-based awards for their work and dedication to the life sciences over the last academic year.

Each year, ASU Open Door invites the local community, adults and children of all ages to experience ASU and discover why it continues to be ranked No. 1 in areas that matter.

Doctoral students are compete to present their dissertation in three minutes for a chance to win up to $500 in research and travel grants. Developed by the University of Queensland, this event challenges students to effectively communicate science in an engaging format.