Science & Tech

SolarSPELL brings solar-powered libraries to first responders

ASU's SolarSPELL initiative provides crisis responders with resources to assist in potential child trauma situations. 

By Ariana Rahman | October 2, 2025

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One of the biggest hackathons in Arizona returns for its eighth run

sunhacks, hosted at ASU this year, was able to reach its highest number of participants while also giving attendees the support they needed.

By Dylan Le | October 1, 2025

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'Wiring the Rez' brought together local leaders for AI-focused collaboration

The event outlined how AI can serve self-determination while guarding against bias, privacy risks and cultural misuse.

By Ariana Rahman | September 30, 2025

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Protecting ASU's supercomputer

ASU's supercomputer is kept safe through a variety of cybersecurity methods, but there is still room for improving the management and scalability of the system.

By John Tamayo | September 29, 2025

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Donation of $115 million will found new School for Conservation Futures

ASU's largest ever donation of $115 million goes toward the founding of the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures and sustainability efforts.

By John Tamayo | September 25, 2025

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SAM Lab celebrates decade helping West Valley social science students

The Statistics and Methods Lab helps students with statistics and research methods. 

By Dylan Le | September 24, 2025

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Sun Devils tackle real-world problems at DevHacks 2025

DevHacks brought together students to work in teams for a hacking competition.

By Nikhil Mohta | September 23, 2025

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Devastating dust storms, explaining the science behind the desert phenomena

Defining how dust storms can affect Arizonans and highlighting their potential risks. 

By Meghana Yerragovula | September 18, 2025

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Engineering career fairs kick off for students

Recruiters and students recount the importance of preparedness and networking at career fairs.

By Ariana Rahman | September 18, 2025

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Nicotine pouches: How they work, why students use them and their health risks

How nicotine pouches affect people's health, focus and memory, and why students love them.

By John Tamayo | September 16, 2025

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ASU offers students, faculty, researchers ChatGPT Edu access starting Oct. 1

As AI makes its way into classrooms, ASU announced students will be able to access ChatGPT 5 in an expanded collaboration with OpenAI.

By Kate Gore | September 16, 2025

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Not just networking: Techiepalooza creates founders

Entrepreneurial ASU students gather to make connections and build networks at Techiepalooza.

By Nikhil Mohta | September 14, 2025

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Insight: AI risks the humanity behind the pen

Students talk about the risks and fears of rendering authorship to artificial intelligence. 

By MJ Martinez | September 9, 2025

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ASU’s Volunteer Open Projects turns real datasets into real-world wins

University students volunteer to solve problems with data-focused solutions at Volunteer Open Projects initial meeting. 

By Ariana Rahman | September 8, 2025

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EPICS: How Sun Devils are engineering change

EPICS is providing students with unique opportunities to engineer solutions that improve sustainability and community development.

By John Tamayo | September 3, 2025

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The rise of Waymo: The engineering behind the cars

How the Waymo technology has been developed and the public concerns that still exist around the innovation.

By Meghana Yerragovula | September 2, 2025

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Offline AI tool makes education accessible to areas without internet

ASU's Next Lab and SolarSPELL create EDge AI to bring the internet to communities without it. 

By MJ Martinez | June 24, 2025

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Green or greenwashed: Is carbon capture the key to combat climate crisis?

Potential and debate surrounding carbon capture technologies, including the ASU MechanicalTree.

By MJ Martinez | April 28, 2025

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Insight: What Traditional Chinese Medicine says about my health

My first Traditional Chinese Medicine health consultant reshaped my perspective on healthcare.

By Nhi Huynh | April 21, 2025

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Where the grass is greener: The challenge of sustaining green spaces at ASU

Sustainable gardening and landscaping practices could help keep green spaces at ASU, despite concerns about water conservation and heat.

By Pippa Fung | April 16, 2025

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