Science & Tech

ASU Explorer and Professor of Practice Scott Parazynski speaks at the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration in January 2017.

ASU explorer Scott Parazynski talks life of adventure

University explorer Scott Parazynski, celebrates his second year teaching students at ASU.

By Jennifer Magana | April 25, 2017

A digital illustration model of ASU BioXFEL's future free-electron laser, which will be housed by the Biodesign C building.

Yes, the new Biodesign C building is going to have a laser

The new Biodesign C building, expected to be complete in 2018, will be home to a new compact laser used by ASU's BioXFEL research program.

By Joe Leonard | April 24, 2017

Laurence Garvie, researcher at ASU’s Center for Meteorite Studies, poses for a picture in the “meteorite vault” at ASU on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

ASU professor receives NASA funding for meteorite research

Laurence Garvie, professor and researcher at ASU's Center for Meteorite Studies, received NASA funding for his meteorite research.

By Caroline Liddle | April 23, 2017

The March for Science will take place in Phoenix, Arizona on April 22, 2017.

The March for Science is coming to Phoenix: Are you ready?

Science enthusiasts from across the country will attend their own respective March for Science on Earth Day, April 22.

By Jennifer Magana | April 20, 2017

ASU researcher leads study devoted to reducing stress in shelter dogs

An ASU researcher is devoting her time to improving the lives of shelter dogs.

By Stefany Marquez | April 20, 2017

Kyle Mallires working on a PRISMS watch in Tempe, Arizona on April 17, 2017.

A new take on asthma sensors offers breath of fresh air

The PRISMS project aims to put a miniaturized air quality station on your wrist.

By Sam Deadrick | April 20, 2017

Entomologist couple generates buzz with their insect donation

ASU receives 10 million dollar donation from entomologist couple that gives new life to University agriculture research.

By Taylor Rivera | April 19, 2017

Education technology company zSpace visits ASU on bus tour

Visiting tech company wants to introduce ASU students and faculty to mixed reality education technology.

By Gabby Tortorich | April 19, 2017

ASU biomedical engineering professor Ye Hu poses for a photo outside the biodesign building on ASU's Tempe campus on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

ASU researchers develop faster, more accurate method to identify active tuberculosis

With the help of a worldwide initiative to end the tuberculosis epidemic ASU researchers create a new identification test for the disease.

By Corey Hawk | April 19, 2017

ASU's Biodesign Institute is pictured on Oct. 26, 2016.

ASU lab is trying hone the immune system

Joseph Blattman's lab at the Biodesign Center is using small biological molecules to help the immune system fight cancer more effectively.

By Sam Deadrick | April 13, 2017

Jason Holmes poses for a photo with his prototype proton range detector in the H wing of the George M. Bateman Physical Science Center at ASU's Tempe campus on April 6, 2017.

ASU physics department collaborates with the Mayo Clinic to improve proton beam therapy

ASU's collaboration with the Mayo Clinic hopes to improve proton beam therapy.

By Corey Hawk | April 13, 2017

Study abroad gives STEM majors a chance to grow

Studying abroad can be life changing, and students in majors with heavy academic requirements should not be deterred.

By Stefany Marquez | April 13, 2017

on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

Sustainable, smart stadium coming to ASU in 2018

Intel and ASU's Zero Waste Initiative change the game day experience making the stadium both smart and sustainable.

By Taylor Rivera | April 12, 2017

ASU psychology research professor and founder of Embodied Games Mina C. Johnson-Glenburg appears in a 2014 mock-up of what it looks like to play the game "Electron Counter."

ASU professor leads game-based STEM education startup

An ASU psychology professor is using virtual reality games to teach STEM subjects to students of all age groups.

By Gabby Tortorich | April 12, 2017

ASU startup makes a simultaneously gravity-defying, obeying toy for children

The Gravbot device resembles a large hockey puck but has the ability to simulate varying strengths of gravity.

By Sam Deadrick | April 11, 2017

(Left to right) Megumi Sharma, Farizah Ali and Phoebe Newell pose for a photo at the Woodside Community Action Grant banquet held at Old Main on Monday, April 10, 2017.

ASU's Women in STEM Club beats the odds, encourages a new generation

The Women in STEM club at ASU obtains funding to impart their love for science to Arizona children.

By Corey Hawk | April 11, 2017

ASU teams up with tech company to revolutionize the way people shop

ASU's Avent Innovation Lab and a Colorado-based technology company team up to create a "smart" shopping experience.

By Gabby Tortorich | April 11, 2017

A construction worker makes crane cable adjustments on the site of ASU's new Biodesign C building on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

The Biodesign Institute undergoes major changes, continuing past trends

A new director arrives at ASU's Biodesign Institute, following the beginning of construction for Biodesign C.

By Joe Leonard | April 10, 2017

ASU professor helps create device that helps blind to see

An ASU professor is working with California company Second Sight to create a device that helps give sight to those who are blind.

By Ashlee Thomason | April 9, 2017

ASU conservation partnership adds new professors to team

ASU continues to provide students with opportunities to support sustainability and conservation efforts with the partnership with Conservation International.

By Stefany Marquez | April 9, 2017

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