Research Hub

ASU Farm advances research at the intersection of human flourishing and sustainability. Our first study develops a reliable way to measure Ecological Humility: how people see their place within the natural world and how this virtue relates to real decisions and behaviors. We take an interdisciplinary approach linking philosophy, psychology, sustainability, and education to study how virtues shape choices about food, land, and community. Our projects combine field learning at ASU Farm with survey and behavioral methods, producing practical tools for educators and evidence that can inform policy and program design. As the research portfolio grows, we will add studies on flourishing and well being, decision making under ecological uncertainty, and classroom interventions that help students translate values into action, partnering with faculty, students, and community organizations along the way.