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The ASU Autism and Brain Aging Lab is expanding the field of neurology

The Autism and Brain Aging lab is using neurology to study aging in people with autism to develop new programs and interventions for adults.

By Sophia Ramirez | March 28, 2023

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WISE Gala presents night for celebrating the University's women in STEM

The gala, hosted during Women's History Month, gave students on the Polytechnic campus the chance to celebrate and acknowledge women in STEM.

By Lauren Boykins | March 27, 2023

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Tempe Town Lake floods amid wet Arizona winter

As water levels at Tempe Town Lake continue to rise, it's proof of Arizona's unexpectedly wet winter.

By Alysa Horton | March 22, 2023

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Blockchain beyond business: a look at ASU's relationship with cybersecurity technology

ASU has had an ongoing relationship with cryptocurrency and blockchains. While these groups are devoted to research and engagement, they often overshadow alternate solutions to similar issues.

By Sophia Ramirez | March 21, 2023

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Kathleen Merrigan: The woman changing sustainable food systems

Kathleen Merrigan, professor and the executive director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, is a driving force in improving the sustainable food system curriculum at ASU.

By Brenna Gauchat | March 1, 2023

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NASA's Curiosity rover finds opal in Gale Crater on Mars

Curiosity Rover, an ASU-led research robot, uses technology like DAN, a neutron spectrometer and Mastcam, a camera system, to discover water halos filled with opal on Mars.

By Brenna Gauchat | February 22, 2023

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ASU's Open Pitch Week is virtual Feb. 20-24: Here's how to pitch, network and win

Open Pitch Week is a competition where students can pitch their two-minute idea for a venture and receive up to $250 as a prize.

By Shri Swaminathan | February 21, 2023

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Renewed residential program aims to give students easy access to composting

A new residential composting program run by Zero Waste, Changemaker, and RHA will eventually expand to all residential complexes and is part of the Zero Waste by 2025 goal.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 20, 2023

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ASU people, programs and events address low representation of Black professionals in STEM

The Black Women in Engineering Faculty Panel and Black Professional Conference events hosted by ASU faculty and student organizations intend to face underrepresentation in STEM.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 14, 2023

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Where science meets story: 10 years of March Mammal Madness

March Mammal Madness combines narrative and scientific strategies to make learning about biology fun for people of all age groups and education levels. 

By River Graziano | February 14, 2023

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Valley Metro introduces digital fare on its mobile app

Valley Metro has introduced digitally-purchasable fare on its mobile app, with plans underway to integrate the ASU U-Pass on the app.  

By Grey Gartin and Shri Swaminathan | February 14, 2023

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Anatomy of a Super Bowl field: The science of soil and 300 gallons of paint

An inside look at the extensive, nearly year-long process that is preparing the field for the Super Bowl LVII.

By Logan Stanley | February 9, 2023

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From swiping on Tinder to VR blind dates, ASU lab studies how we connect online

The Relationships and Technology Lab at ASU studies dating over the internet, both presently and in the future. Their research can create for more successful online relationships, and even virtual reality dating.

By Audrey Eagerton | February 5, 2023

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The environment is worth the effort: Plant-based alternatives at ASU

Students can switch to plant-based diets to lessen their impact on the environment and "vote with their fork."

By Brenna Gauchat | February 2, 2023

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Opinion: Mass layoffs hurt students, reveal skewed priorities of tech companies

Mass layoffs worry students going into tech, but reveal how tech companies are rooted in appeasing shareholders at the expense of sustainability.  

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 1, 2023

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Zoom Innovation Lab utilizes student partnership to enhance virtual communication

The Zoom Innovation Lab has expanded student involvement, helping to create the 'Zoom 2.5D' plug-in that enables communication within virtual reality via Zoom.  

By Shri Swaminathan | January 30, 2023

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Queer bioethics course narrows scope for students to learn responsibility, equity

Part of the value of queer bioethics is that it introduces and familiarizes future health care providers with LGBTQ+ topics so they can better address patient needs.

By Sophia Ramirez | January 30, 2023

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ASU computer scientists work to build a better tomorrow for visually impaired students

A team of three students used their grant earnings to create EquiBraille, a program that allows real-time braille translation during in-person classes.

By Madison Vega | January 26, 2023

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How Barrett put the 'sustainability' in the sustainability house

A guide to how Barrett, The Honors College supports sustainability, and how students can engage with sustainable community organizations both inside and outside Barrett.  

By Sophia Ramirez | January 25, 2023

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ASU, Arizona Supreme Court collaborate to create forensic science program

The Arizona Supreme Court and ASU's New College created a program focusing on efficient research in forensics to provide new opportunities for students and courts across Arizona.

By Phineas Hogan | January 23, 2023

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