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State Press Play: The Science and Technology Episode

Join Trent Ashdown and Kate Gore on this episode of State Press Play. Trent interviews Anupam Vivek, an aerospace engineer working at ClearCast, a new drone-based search and rescue startup. Kate talks to the ASU iGEM team about their work with biotechnology.

By Kate Gore and Trenton Ashdown | February 10, 2026

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ASU iGEM team wins gold in 2025 with high hopes for the 2026 season

ASU's iGEM team develops innovative synthetic biology tools that compete in annual international competitions. 

By Kate Gore | February 9, 2026

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ASU's AAIR Lab increases autonomous robot reasoning

Students and researchers at ASU investigate generalizable AI and robotics with real-world applications across industries.

By Nikhil Mohta | February 5, 2026

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'Game Day' at ASU helps introduce local Arizona schools to engineering and STEM careers

"Game Day" was hosted at Mountain American Stadium to introduce students to engineering. 

By Allison Lillestol | February 4, 2026

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Undergraduates help steer NASA SPARCS mission after launch

University students continue hands-on work operating NASA's SPARCS spacecraft. 

By MJ Martinez | February 3, 2026

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ASU initiative uses research to help increase cannabis safety

The Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative researches contaminants, health consequences and testing standards on cannabis use.

By Nikhil Mohta | January 29, 2026

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ASU welcomes former NASA alum to University leadership, further developing space research

Former head of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory joins ASU, signaling further growth of space research department.

By Sam Luba | January 29, 2026

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Construyendo Puentes builds bridges through translating research

An ASU student initiative is building bridges between research and Spanish-speaking communities. 

By Dylan Forrest | January 28, 2026

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New club aims to combine politics and computer science, improve community

Political Computer Science was chartered at ASU this spring, and hopes to better the local community while teaching computer science skills to members.

By Sophia Keeling | January 28, 2026

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Why hackathons dominate ASU's student tech scene

Hackathons have become more prevalent recently, bringing encouragement and opportunities to students. 

By Nikhil Mohta | January 22, 2026

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ASU adds a new student fee for 'Advanced Technology'

ASU adds a new fee for the fall 2026 semester, leading to conversations about the role of AI in education.

By Grace Lawrence and Meghana Yerragovula | January 21, 2026

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Student organizations emphasize the importance of networking for STEM majors

Student science, technology, engineering and math organizations provide networking events and opportunities to help students make connections and find community.   

By Allison Lillestol | January 21, 2026

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Los Alamos National Laboratory supports ASU student research

ASU is collaborating with Los Alamos National Laboratory on training simulations, capstone projects and applied manufacturing research, connecting students to national laboratory work.

By Nikhil Mohta | January 20, 2026

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Arizona Board of Regents grant invests in research with defense, commercial uses

Researchers received funding to develop technologies with dual-use opportunities, including drone charging networks and radio frequency navigation systems.

By Kate Gore and Carsten Oyer | January 7, 2026

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School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence announces doctoral degree in AI

A degree was announced in early December that will enable students to apply for a Ph.D. in AI. 

By Kate Gore | December 18, 2025

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How an ASU brain lab turns perception into meaning

A research lab explores how the brain interprets and remembers visual information while training students and seeking real-world applications for its findings.

By Nikhil Mohta | December 4, 2025

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ASU lab aims to fill a gap in counseling psychology research

With a lack of clinical research among certain communities, the R&R Lab investigates how racism impacts communities and how relationships allow them to heal.

By Dylan Le | December 3, 2025

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How ASU's SEFCOM is changing the world of cybersecurity

The SEFCOM lab is taking new steps in finding cybersecurity solutions with the help of student researchers. 

By Meghana Yerragovula | December 2, 2025

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Babble Boot Camp creates communication interventions for young children

ASU researchers are studying the link between genetics and speech to provide early intervention programs for children with communication disabilities. 

By John Tamayo | December 1, 2025

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ASU researchers explore how environments impact children's word development

The Learning & Development Lab explores children's ability to learn words in different environments. 

By Dylan Le | November 26, 2025

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