Science & Tech

New waste-sorting machine begins trial at MU

ASU is bringing a new waste disposal machine to campus to help increase landfill diversion numbers.

By Luke Chatham | March 21, 2021

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ASU alumnus founds only Black-owned engineering firm on West Coast

Winston Engineering Incorporated, an ASU alumnus-founded company, is a Black-owned engineering firm working to inspire social change and promote sustainability in engineering.

By Lauren Kobley | March 15, 2021

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Student entrepreneurs win over $300,000 in ASU Innovation Open

Seven teams won $300,000 in prizes at ASU's fifth annual Innovation Open.

By Josh Geenen | March 15, 2021

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Las becas semillas de JEDI para avanzar diversidad en STEM

The College en ASU está expandiendo su esfuerzo para aumentar integración en STEM para crear un ambiente más acogedor.

By Anusha Natarajan and Avianna Hoppes | March 4, 2021

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ASU alumna is helping develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

ASU alumna with Moderna Therapeutics is helping further the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

By Judah Moya | March 3, 2021

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ASU spent $70,000 on production for Amazon Prime Video show

ASU spent $70,000 on the production costs associated with the creation of their episode on Amazon Prime Video's "The College Tours."

By Anna Campbell | March 3, 2021

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JEDI grants to advance diversity in STEM

ASU's The College is expanding its efforts to bolster inclusivity in STEM to create a more welcoming environment. 

By Anusha Natarajan and Avianna Hoppes | March 2, 2021

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Graduate student-led study finds new information about how galaxies grow

ASU instructors and students contributed to research that gives new insight into how galaxies grow.

By Vinny Deangelis | February 23, 2021

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Mars 2020 Perseverance rover lands with ASU-developed camera

Perseverance rover lands equipped with the ASU-developed Mastcam-Z camera system.

By Lizbet Flores | February 18, 2021

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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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