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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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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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Astronauts share stories and inspirations at ASU's Space2inspire Weekend

Space2inspire Weekend, organized by ASU 365 Community Union, was held from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, and featured stories of astronauts and other events. 

By Shri Swaminathan and River Graziano | February 28, 2023

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The power of the big picture: Planet Showcase highlights ASU projects using satellite imagery

Students and faculty gathered to share their projects at the Planet Showcase, introducing how Planet satellite imaging data can influence change in environmental issues.

By Audrey Eagerton | February 23, 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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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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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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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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ChatGPT worries professors, excites them for future of AI

ChatGPT, the new OpenAI chatbot that can write college-level essays, may change how professors handle cheating and plagiarism. 

By Audrey Eagerton | January 19, 2023

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Meet the ASU club designing robots built for destruction

ASU club focuses on designing and building robots to fight each other in an arena. The ultimate goal is to join the BattleBots competition.

By Tyson Wildman | November 14, 2022

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How ASU has gained recognition for its sustainability

ASU held a walking tour for Campus Sustainability Month to show innovative and sustainable technologies implemented by the University that have resulted in the University receiving national recognition.

By Grey Gartin | November 7, 2022

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Covid testing research website developed by ASU consolidates data for researchers

The COVID-19 testing depot, Evidence Commons, is the first and only of its kind and is developed by ASU researchers to help with pandemic research.

By Madison Vega | November 3, 2022

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ASU alumna created an app to connect students inspired by her love for food

Roza Ferdowsmakan, an ASU alumna, is sharing her love of food through her app Bites which allows students to offer cooking services.  

By Audrey Eagerton | October 13, 2022

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ASU researchers' findings on Alzheimer's disease showcased at annual conference

ASU researchers who have expanded the knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease are trying to prevent the progressions of Alzheimer’s disease through vitamin-like substances and aerobic exercise.

By Grey Gartin | October 4, 2022

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