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ASU researchers partner with TikTok creators to produce a research toolkit

ASU digital humanities researchers are partnering with marginalized TikTok creators in The Online Creator's Association to investigate the platform's algorithm.

By Mindy Lok | March 1, 2022

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Student volunteers build DIY air filters to combat COVID-19 in K-12 classrooms

For epidemiologist and ASU professor Megan Jehn, duct-taped boxes of a fan and filters built and delivered by student volunteers are the DIY solution to poor air filtration in K-12 classrooms.

By Luke Chatham | February 16, 2022

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Students developing app to address social isolation among elderly adults

Two ASU students are developing a mobile app that focuses on helping elderly adults overcome feelings of social isolation and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Mindy Lok | February 2, 2022

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Student research shows difficult road for POC, women business owners

Analysis of ASU student research shows easing business start-up policy encourages more businesses owned by minorities.

By Alexis Waiss | November 18, 2021

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From mosquito nets to food apps: Students look to build businesses

After winning $250 at Open Pitch, ASU student entrepreneurs are using the money to push their business ideas forward.

By Kaden Ryback | October 18, 2021

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New ASU coffee shop will bring students caffeine on wheels

A new cold brew coffee business on campus is bringing caffeine to students by bicycle.

By Kaden Ryback | September 30, 2021

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There is not an HIV outbreak at ASU

A false rumor of an HIV outbreak on ASU's campus has been going viral on apps Yik Yak and Tik Tok, bringing into question how public health conspiracy theories spread and the way they harm those positive with the virus.

By Olivia Persyn | September 29, 2021

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Looking to go more green, ASU and Phoenix plan to expand composting

Both the city of Phoenix and ASU are looking to expand compost operations for use by residents and students.

By Kaden Ryback | September 14, 2021

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ASU-developed ShadowCam is incorporated into Korean spacecraft

ShadowCam, an instrument proposed by ASU, has been completed and shipped to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute, where it was installed into its orbiter.

By Luke Chatham | September 9, 2021

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Interplanetary Initiative partners with Slate to launch podcast

A new weekly podcast from a partnership between Slate and ASU's Interplanetary Initiative explores the future of space with guest experts.

By Avianna Hoppes | March 23, 2021

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SolarSPELL brought virtual learning resources to South Sudan

In a partnership with Empower Kids South Sudan, ASU's SolarSPELL brought thousands of virtual textbook devices to students in South Sudan last year.

By Josh Geenen | February 14, 2021

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Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth to form the 'Great Conjunction'

Planets Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth forming the Great Conjunction, or the "Christmas Star," the evening of Dec. 21. 

By Lizbet Flores | December 21, 2020

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How ASU secured COVID-19 testing materials, personal protective equipment

While the whole world was trying to track down PPE and test supplies, the University moved quick in locking down vendors. 

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

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ASU alumna featured in short film series on the experiences of women in STEM

ASU alumna Kayla Iacovino was featured in a short film series about women in STEM.

By Lizbet Flores | October 29, 2020

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Renovations made at ASU's Alameda building will help house biocollections

Renovations are underway for a new area for NEON Biorepository, which houses more than 100,000 biological samples each year for the next 30 years.

By Lizbet Flores | October 26, 2020

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ASU selected to receive pollution prevention grant from US government

The EPA awarded ASU's School of Sustainable Energy and the Built Environment more than $300,000 for a project aimed at water and energy conservation.

By Marty Ley | October 8, 2020

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Engineering sophomore creates contact-prevention multitool

ASU engineering sophomore created a multitool to limit touching public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Joshua Geenen | September 19, 2020

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Luminosity Lab develops new sterilization units for masks, general goods

A team within The Luminosity Lab designed and developed two units that will disinfect N95 respirators and personal items.

By Luke Chatham | September 7, 2020

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Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launches equipped with ASU-developed camera

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launched successfully with the ASU-developed Mastcam-Z.

By Grace Lieberman | July 30, 2020

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Experts urge privacy caution when using Zoom

ASU has the intention to open in the fall but as other schools consider different delivery methods, professors and experts say using Zoom could be problematic.

By Piper Hansen | May 14, 2020

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