The Center for Biological Collections and Discovery (ASU Biocollections) encompasses two complementary major collections, each with distinct missions and specialized holdings. While managed separately, the collections are united by shared scientific expertise and coordinated stewardship. Together, they support research, education, and long-term biodiversity science through collaborative leadership and complementary infrastructure.
Sonoran Desert biota spanning the U.S.-Mexico border, including herbaria, invertebrate and vertebrate collections. The NHC collections are sustained through a small grant from the University and the generous support of donors. Continued philanthropic contributions play a vital role in preserving, expanding, and ensuring long-term access to these valuable resources.
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The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Biorepository are contemporary collections from across the United States, including herbaria, invertebrates, vertebrates, and environmental collections.The NEON Biorepository is supported through funding from the National Science Foundation.
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We at the ASU Biocollections would like to acknowledge the 23 Indigenous Nations that have inhabited this land for centuries. Arizona State University’s campuses are located on ancestral territories of the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) communities. We are dedicated to supporting Indigenous Nations in achieving data futures of their own making.
Since 2022, Art Under the Microscope has been an annual collaboration between the ASU Biocollections and the ASU School of Art, bringing together s
The ASU Biocollections had a blast time participating in the Phoenix Zoo Earth Day event on April 25.
