Science & Tech

Sun Devil Athletics’ Venture Challenge offers mentorship, grant opportunities for sports tech startups

Sun Devil Athletics is teaming up with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute to launch a venture program for entrepreneurs.

By Avianna Hoppes | February 18, 2021

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Graduate student, Luke Air Force Base airmen partner in competition

An ASU graduate student collaborated with Luke Air Force Base airmen to create a more efficient Air Force debrief process for Spark Tank 2021.

By Judah Moya | February 18, 2021

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Venture Devils Plus mentors, assists businesses entering market

ASU's Venture Devils Plus has announced its Spring 2021 cohort and introduced a new interview process for applicants to the program this year.

By Luke Chatham | February 15, 2021

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SolarSPELL brought virtual learning resources to South Sudan

In a partnership with Empower Kids South Sudan, ASU's SolarSPELL brought thousands of virtual textbook devices to students in South Sudan last year.

By Josh Geenen | February 14, 2021

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ASU ranks 6th in research among US universities without a medical school

ASU ranks first in multiple categories from The National Science Foundation's annual Higher Education Research and Development rankings for research expenditures among U.S. universities.

By Grace Lieberman | February 9, 2021

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GameStop stock isn't just about profit, students say

One ASU expert said that few stand to gain financially from the GameStop short squeeze, but for many ASU students, it's about principle over profit. 

By Grace Lieberman | February 8, 2021

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COVID-19 increases enrollment in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

ASU, U.S. State Department and Freeport-McMoRan work together to promote education on starting businesses for women around the world virtually during the pandemic.

By Anusha Natarajan | February 1, 2021

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Anticipation for vaccination growing among ASU's on-campus students

Students attending classes or living on campus at ASU are eager to get vaccinated against COVID-19. 

By Josh Geenen | January 31, 2021

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Businesses promote COVID-19 safe practices in Tempe video series

Tempe small businesses teamed up with the city government to make a video series promoting shopping local and staying healthy.

By Avianna Hoppes | January 27, 2021

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Students and young adults are starting online businesses due to COVID-19

Some ASU students have started their own brands during the COVID-19 pandemic to pass the time and make money from home safely.

By Rithwik Kalale | January 24, 2021

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Skating to success: One student's journey from unemployed to business owner

An ASU student opened One Stop Skates Shop selling handmade roller skating accessories after the pandemic put a halt to her previous plans.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | January 24, 2021

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Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth to form the 'Great Conjunction'

Planets Jupiter and Saturn aligned with Earth forming the Great Conjunction, or the "Christmas Star," the evening of Dec. 21. 

By Lizbet Flores | December 21, 2020

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An augmented reality graduation brings President Crow to your home

With another online graduation, ASU was left with no choice but to innovate a new augmented reality graduation.

By Ellie Borst and Greta Forslund | December 16, 2020

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Sally C. Morton named executive vice president of ASU's Knowledge Enterprise

Statistician Sally C. Morton will head up the ASU Knowledge Enterprise starting Feb. 1, 2021.

By Alex Gould | December 2, 2020

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How ASU secured COVID-19 testing materials, personal protective equipment

While the whole world was trying to track down PPE and test supplies, the University moved quick in locking down vendors. 

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

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Tempe officials say city is within goal range for water use but could do better

City of Tempe officials say although the city is within range of normal water usage, they are still working to reduce Tempe's water use.

By Alex Gould | November 24, 2020

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Biodesign Institute wins statewide innovation award for COVID-19 tests

The Biodesign Institute won the Innovators of the Year award from the Governor's Celebration of Innovation for their COVID-19 saliva test.

By Alex Gould | November 23, 2020

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Epidemiology, economy professors fear both lockdowns and COVID-19 spread

As new COVID-19 cases spike around the nation and in Arizona, epidemiologists and economists fear another lockdown.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 23, 2020

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ASU's Bike Co-Ops cycle through pandemic, still offers some free services

ASU's Bike Co-Op locations have continued to provide low-cost or free bike and skateboard maintenance services for the ASU community.

By Samantha Chow | November 22, 2020

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Video: Mill Avenue businesses worry about lack of football foot traffic

Find out how the businesses on Mill Avenue are adapting to the loss of the crowds drawn by ASU football games.

By Josi Robinson | November 19, 2020

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