Science & Tech

Renewed residential program aims to give students easy access to composting

A new residential composting program run by Zero Waste, Changemaker, and RHA will eventually expand to all residential complexes and is part of the Zero Waste by 2025 goal.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 20, 2023

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ASU people, programs and events address low representation of Black professionals in STEM

The Black Women in Engineering Faculty Panel and Black Professional Conference events hosted by ASU faculty and student organizations intend to face underrepresentation in STEM.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 14, 2023

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Where science meets story: 10 years of March Mammal Madness

March Mammal Madness combines narrative and scientific strategies to make learning about biology fun for people of all age groups and education levels. 

By Annie Graziano | February 14, 2023

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Valley Metro introduces digital fare on its mobile app

Valley Metro has introduced digitally-purchasable fare on its mobile app, with plans underway to integrate the ASU U-Pass on the app.  

By Grey Gartin and Shri Swaminathan | February 14, 2023

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From swiping on Tinder to VR blind dates, ASU lab studies how we connect online

The Relationships and Technology Lab at ASU studies dating over the internet, both presently and in the future. Their research can create for more successful online relationships, and even virtual reality dating.

By Audrey Eagerton | February 5, 2023

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The environment is worth the effort: Plant-based alternatives at ASU

Students can switch to plant-based diets to lessen their impact on the environment and "vote with their fork."

By Brenna Gauchat | February 2, 2023

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Opinion: Mass layoffs hurt students, reveal skewed priorities of tech companies

Mass layoffs worry students going into tech, but reveal how tech companies are rooted in appeasing shareholders at the expense of sustainability.  

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 1, 2023

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Citizen science kits take science beyond the lab

With the help of ASU and its partners, libraries are providing everyday citizens with science kits to help researchers conduct their science.

By Karen Bartunek | January 30, 2023

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Zoom Innovation Lab utilizes student partnership to enhance virtual communication

The Zoom Innovation Lab has expanded student involvement, helping to create the 'Zoom 2.5D' plug-in that enables communication within virtual reality via Zoom.  

By Shri Swaminathan | January 30, 2023

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Queer bioethics course narrows scope for students to learn responsibility, equity

Part of the value of queer bioethics is that it introduces and familiarizes future health care providers with LGBTQ+ topics so they can better address patient needs.

By Sophia Ramirez | January 30, 2023

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How Barrett put the 'sustainability' in the sustainability house

A guide to how Barrett, The Honors College supports sustainability, and how students can engage with sustainable community organizations both inside and outside Barrett.  

By Sophia Ramirez | January 25, 2023

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ChatGPT worries professors, excites them for future of AI

ChatGPT, the new OpenAI chatbot that can write college-level essays, may change how professors handle cheating and plagiarism. 

By Audrey Eagerton | January 19, 2023

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ASU relationships to help Arizona become top semiconductor manufacturer

The semiconductor manufacturing industry, a boon for the state's economy, is growing due to investments and is helped by University partnerships.

By Grey Gartin | December 27, 2022

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Waymo launches autonomous vehicle service in downtown Phoenix

Waymo One, the autonomous ride-hailing service, is now available in downtown Phoenix for the public. 

By Kaden Ryback and Tyson Wildman | November 29, 2022

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Google and ASU partner up to create an online sustainability specialization course

Google and ASU partnered up to offer a sustainability specialization training program that is meant to complement one of Google’s Career Certificates.

By Grey Gartin | November 21, 2022

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ASU's Triceratops and other fossil replicas tell the story of dinosaurs

The dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, but fossil replicas like Trixie the Triceratops help scientists piece together the story of the dinosaurs. 

By Madison Vega | November 17, 2022

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Meet the ASU club designing robots built for destruction

ASU club focuses on designing and building robots to fight each other in an arena. The ultimate goal is to join the BattleBots competition.

By Tyson Wildman | November 14, 2022

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A satellite made by ASU's researchers will be launched as part of NASA's Artemis 1 mission

LunaH-Map, the first ASU-lead NASA mission, will be ejected from the Orion spacecraft and will orbit the moon to collect data about water-ice.

By Kaden Ryback and Tyson Wildman | November 13, 2022

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How ASU has gained recognition for its sustainability

ASU held a walking tour for Campus Sustainability Month to show innovative and sustainable technologies implemented by the University that have resulted in the University receiving national recognition.

By Grey Gartin | November 7, 2022

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Covid testing research website developed by ASU consolidates data for researchers

The COVID-19 testing depot, Evidence Commons, is the first and only of its kind and is developed by ASU researchers to help with pandemic research.

By Madison Vega | November 3, 2022

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