Science & Tech

Charles Arntzen’s method of research involves the engineering of plants to produce vaccines, and was successfully used during the EBOLA epidemic to cure two American healthcare workers who contracted the virus while working in Liberia. (Photo courtesy of AZbio)

ASU researcher named one of the most creative people of 2015

Charles Arntzen’s method of research named him named one of the most creative people of 2015 by Fast Company Magazine.

By Cassandra Anfinson | July 6, 2015

ASU students work to create energy-efficient car

About 65 students are working on the four-year long project to build a energy-efficient Camaro.

By Corina Vanek | May 1, 2015

Researchers develop application to detect driver impairment

New application to educate public on marijuana impairment and aid law enforcement in detecting it.

By Megan Janetsky | March 30, 2015

ASU alumnus creates technology to help sensory disabled

A device developed by alumnus would transfer visual and hearing senses into touch.

By Megan Janetsky | March 29, 2015

ASU students, professors go behind bars for compelling research

The idea of visiting jails may be frightening, but for some ASU students and professors, it was a part of their research.

By Sydney Greene | March 5, 2015

ASU psychology doctoral student Leigh McLean outside of her office in the Ira D. Payne Educational Hall on the Tempe campus on Feb. 24, 2015. McLean’s psychology study revealed depression in teachers impacts the classroom learning environment. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU student find success with graduate research study in the classroom

Information from an ASU psychology student's research shows a new discovery between children and teachers' depression symptoms in the classroom.

By Sydney Greene | February 26, 2015

Graduates create innovative snowboard binding

The members of the HELOS (Heel Locking System) team didn't plan on taking their snowboard binding project beyond the senior capstone. Now, the innovative step-in snowboard binding has a chance of making it big with snowboarders in the future.

By Ben Margiott | February 26, 2015

Three ASU students make new app to publish classified ads

ASU seniors Jacob Jorgensen, Dana Johnson and John Lillyblad won W. P. Carey's first annual "Spark Tank" competition with their mobile application, Mochi.

By Jessica Suerth | February 19, 2015

ASU professor, Science Cheerleaders break stereotypes one cheer at a time

When you first think of the word "cheerleader," the stereotype of girls jumping around in short skirts and chanting simple cheers may come to mind. But the Science Cheerleaders are changing the world of cheerleading one science lesson at a time.

By Sydney Greene | February 10, 2015

Student coders debug problems under pressure

During their first coding competition of the year on Saturday at The Brickyard, members of the ASU Software Developers Association (SoDA) were tasked to solve eight code problems, while members of State Farm, the event’s sponsor, tested and evaluated the codes.

By Brian Fore | February 9, 2015

ASU professor develops study to seek healing through yoga

ASU professor Jennifer Huberty started a yoga study to help women cope with having stillborn children.

By Jessica Suerth | February 5, 2015

ASU collaborative explores queer research

ASU students started the InQUEERy research collaborative to increase statistical knowledge of the LQBTQ community.

By Aimee Plante | January 27, 2015

Women in Science and Engineering club members Alex Prassas (left), Kylee Burgess, Halie Bartlowe and Mariah Patton pose in front of a chalk board at The Mesquite Cafe on the Polytechnic campus. The club seeks to promote women in STEM fields. (Bridget Dowd/The State Press)

Women in Science and Engineering bring female presence to Polytechnic campus

At the Polytechnic campus, where men are the average, this club stands out above the rest.

By Bridget Dowd | January 14, 2015

Dr. Carol Johnston (left) and Dr. Karen Sweazea pose for a portrait in the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 in downtown Phoenix. Dr. Johnston and Dr. Sweazea work in a lab to produce testing materials for their research on type 2 diabetes. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU researchers: almonds, vinegar benefit diabetic health

ASU scientists have found that consuming vinegar and almonds can help reduce blood sugar and inflammation in diabetics.

By Megann Phillips | December 3, 2014

Magnetic fields in early solar system might explain rapid planet formation

Working with scientists at MIT, Harvard and Cambridge, ASU astrophysics professor Steven Desch analyzed magnetism present in small space rocks called chondrules.

By Megann Phillips | December 2, 2014

Graduate students showcase their presentations to a large group of people at the School of Sustainability on Dec. 1, 2014. These students present their proposals for Phoenix's Resource Innovation and Solutions Network (RISN).? (Photo by Emily Johnson)

ASU course promotes new sustainability philosophy

A new course offered by the ASU School of Sustainability is teaching students the principles of the Living Building Challenge, or the idea that buildings should function like a flower.

By Justin Toscano | December 2, 2014

Numerous ASU professors are encouraging students to take handwritten notes in lieu of electronic notes. A study showed that students who write notes by hand do better on exams. (Photo illustration by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU professors encourage old-school note taking

Studies show handwriting notes is better for student learning than taking notes with technology.

By Breanna Johnson | December 1, 2014

(Left) NoteBowl CEO and founder Andrew Chaifetz and Marketing Director Logan Stoneman pose outside their office at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale. NoteBowl is a Tucson based startup that provides universities with simple learning management system to connect students, professors and the campus community. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

NoteBowl social learning platform revolutionizes online learning

NoteBowl is a new and innovative learning management system that may replace Blackboard for connecting students and teachers.

By Emi Kamezaki | November 23, 2014

Vending machine replaces ASU on-campus pharmacy

ASU received an ATM-like vending machine to replace the pharmacy on the Tempe campus, which closed in September.

By Corina Vanek | November 19, 2014

ASU researchers find low levels of antibiotics in fish used for seafood

While the levels are within the acceptable range allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the researchers found antibiotics in many different types of fish.

By Shariyf Goldstein | November 19, 2014

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