Science & Tech

ASU to launch new medical school in 2026 with nine-figure gift from alum John Shufeldt

Arizona leaders and health care officials gather to discuss the new ASU medical and engineering school and a nine-figure gift.

By MJ Martinez | October 22, 2025

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ASU's semiconductor community faces uncertainty after funding cuts

ASU's semiconductor industry deals with Natcast funding cuts while students and researchers adapt. 

By MJ Martinez | October 21, 2025

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The fall of Windows 10: What ASU is doing to prepare

What students should expect from the end of Windows 10 support. 

By Meghana Yerragovula | October 15, 2025

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Jane Goodall: Remembering the ethologist and conservationist

Jane Goodall's impact is wide reaching, and affects ASU to this day. 

By Meghana Yerragovula | October 8, 2025

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Oral health and how students maintain it

ASU dental students and professors give tips on how students can improve their oral health and find helpful resources.

By Dylan Le | October 8, 2025

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Understanding complexity through Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society

The Center studies the behavior of complex biological, computational and social systems through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to science.

By John Tamayo | October 6, 2025

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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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