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ASU leaders explain University's relationship with OpenAI

ASU's CIO of Enterprise Technology and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education spoke on the status, safety and future of OpenAI within the University.   

By River Graziano | April 3, 2024

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Improving vaccination rates: Why some people are "stuck" on misinformation

The spread of vaccine misinformation has led to an increase in diseases that could otherwise be eradicated. Experts are working to combat this trend.

By Hunter Rhea | April 3, 2024

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Exploring new frontiers: ASU's Star Trek class and humanity's course through space

ASU's course, Star Trek and Humanity's Future in Space, combines Star Trek's visions with real space exploration challenges, inspiring cross-disciplinary learning and future-focused discussions.

By Dimitra Manatou | April 2, 2024

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Opinion: ASU should not be the testing ground for teaching counselors with AI

BehavioralSim is an AI bot intended to teach counseling to students, raising many ethical and security issues.

By Dimitra Manatou | March 26, 2024

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Deepfakes: Experts speak on the future of authenticity online

Watermarking and cryptographic authentication are two potential methods that experts are studying to identify and fight misinformation.

By Hunter Rhea | March 20, 2024

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Unlocking the quantum realm: Insights and innovations from the Thinking Beyond webinar

New developments, applications and experiments regarding quantum measurements were discussed in the webinar series "Thinking Beyond."

By Dimitra Manatou | March 19, 2024

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RISE to the occasion: Advocating for inclusive education at ASU's RISE Workshop

A recent workshop run by the RISE Center at ASU highlighted understanding how disabilities, both visible and invisible, can affect a STEM students' education.

By Dimitra Manatou | February 28, 2024

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The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine revs up in preparation for official start

ASU will head SWSIE, a regional effort started by the NSF to improve sustainability in water, energy and carbon for the next 10 years.

By Sophia Ramirez and Dimitra Manatou | February 27, 2024

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Farmer's guide to the galaxy: The future of agriculture on celestial bodies

With private industry and public institutions making progress towards eventual life on Mars and the moon, researchers are studying how to successfully grow crops in these harsh environments.

By Hunter Rhea | February 21, 2024

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Innovations in light rail expansion: how fiber-reinforced concrete enters the mix

The Metro Valley's Light Rail extension was hailed a success by scientists due to engineering breakthroughs in the United States.

By Ghadiel Navarrete and Damian Goacher | February 20, 2024

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Research Plus Me: How students can connect with up-and-coming research at ASU

The Research Plus Me program at ASU is an accessible resource that enables students to involve themselves in research ranging across multiple disciplines.

By Amaani Singh | February 15, 2024

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Charting ASU's future: Navigating OpenAI's first partnership in higher education

The collaboration aims to advance responsible AI use, reflecting a commitment to innovation while addressing the academic community's concerns about maintaining critical thinking and creativity.

By Dimitra Manatou | February 6, 2024

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AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation and consequence

In a virtual event, experts discussed potential issues with medical AI assessments, including racial bias and socioeconomic concerns.

By Dimitra Manatou | January 25, 2024

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Combatting urban heat: The breakthrough research of ASU's SHaDe Lab

The lab, whose developing technology aims to improve the experience of heat during the summer, also boasts a diverse team dedicated to collaboration.

By Dimitra Manatou | January 18, 2024

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ASU’s steps toward sustainability in 2023

After reflecting on ASU's advancements toward sustainability this past year, those at the forefront of change are hopeful to continue improvement in the new year.

By Alexis Heichman | January 1, 2024

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ASU leads the way in attosecond physics: Innovating at the quantum level

Attosecond physics is the new frontier in small-scale physics; ASU researchers, in collaboration with others, are preparing experimentation to explore the area.

By Dimitra Manatou | November 29, 2023

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Not 'pollen' your leg: The impact of pesticides on the honey bee crisis

While awareness of the honey bee population crisis has been growing, experts believe that many people have been focusing on the wrong causes of the issue. Rather, pesticides have the biggest impact.

By Hunter Rhea | November 21, 2023

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The bridge between artificial and human intelligence: How AI could experience life

Industry experts in artificial intelligence believe that while conscious AI may be possible, it poses challenges to fabrication in real life.

By Hunter Rhea | November 8, 2023

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ASU students break new ground with Axoniverse’s innovative biochip technology

Axoniverse, an innovative startup founded by students at ASU, is on the cutting edge of biocomputing technology, developing biochips that integrate living neurons for advanced information processing.

By Dimitra Manatou | November 7, 2023

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Final steps toward X-ray innovation: ASU's CXFEL to complete first phase this spring

The first phase of the CXFEL project will obtain diffraction patterns through experiments, allowing a closer look at proteins and other biological components.

By Dimitra Manatou | November 2, 2023

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