Science & Tech

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

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

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

Gov. Hobbs speaks at UA Water Resource Conference about optimism & partnerships

Gov. Hobbs gave keynote speech at UA conference, discussing the optimistic future for water in the region

By Sophia Ramirez | March 13, 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

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

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

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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Woolly Mammoth DNA: the ethics of fusing species to help conservation science

While the science of fusing ancient animal DNA with current ones could have benefits in conservation science, others in the field discuss important ethical issues.

By Hunter Rhea | January 31, 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

ASU senior's electric vehicle charging startup could revolutionize access to EVs in Arizona

ASU senior Max Bregman plans to take the Arizona electric vehicle space by storm with his year-old startup, BreatheEV.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 23, 2024

ASU announces first partnership between OpenAI and a university

ASU announced a partnership with OpenAI, making the University the first higher education institution to collaborate with the company.

By Jack Barron | January 18, 2024

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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Sowing the seeds of innovation: Flinn Foundation grants awarded to ASU labs

The Flinn Foundation awarded seed grants to three ASU labs researching breakthrough findings in medicine.

By Amaani Singh | January 18, 2024

ASU experts and guest speakers gather to discuss the potential of governments in space

ASU experts discuss space governance, a unique topic in space studies involving the prevention of larger power conflict in space.

By Hunter Rhea | January 17, 2024

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