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Meet students researching implants, manufacturing and more

November 10, 2025
Students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
ASU engineering FURI student Solenne Norvor-Davis looks through a microscope with Assistant Professor Jordan Yaron in his lab.

Meet student researchers solving health and sustainability issues

November 12, 2024
Undergraduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
FURI student Jenna Jae Eun Lee works on a laptop with a remote control car in a project to use computer science to stop impaired driving.

Meet student researchers advancing health, education and data solutions

April 15, 2024
Undergraduate and graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
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Networking across programs and pathways

March 22, 2024
ASU grand challenges scholars attend the 15th GCSP Network Annual Meeting.
Grand Challenges Scholar Audrey Schlichting helping in Honduras

Meet the Fall 2023 Grand Challenges Scholars Program graduates

December 12, 2023
Three graduates of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program reflect on their time at ASU in the GCSP program.
Biomedical engineering major Ava Claire Lariego (left) works with faculty mentor SungMin Sohn on a FURI research project to develop a new material to improve magnetic resonance imaging.

Meet student researchers solving education, health, security and sustainability challenges

November 13, 2023
Undergraduate and graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
a GCSP student presenting research during Spring 2023 FURI Symposium

Global challenges generate stronger engineers

August 7, 2023

The Grand Challenges Scholars Program prepares ASU students to become future engineering leaders to solve the challenges facing society during the next century.
GCSP graduates of Spring 2023

Grand Challenges Scholars leave ASU with prospects for bright future

May 10, 2023

Grand Challenges Scholars impact the world as they pursue the traits and qualities needed to succeed in a transdisciplinary and global environment.
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ASU chemical engineering major Kelly Nguyen works on a research project as part of the FURI program.

Meet student researchers addressing sustainability and social challenges

April 17, 2023

Undergraduate and graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Professor Pedro Peralta and aerospace engineering major Jake Trenter.

Innovation at work: ASU students conduct impactful research in armor coatings, additive manufacturing and rehabilitation

April 20, 2022

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges in security, data, health, manufacturing and more.
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Fall 2021 GCSP poster session

ASU grads ready to take on grand challenges

December 13, 2021

Three new Grand Challenges Scholars graduated from ASU in Fall 2021 with the skills to address global challenges and become agents of change.
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A student research is reflected in a device that uses imaging technology to see around obstacles.

Engineering beyond the classroom: ASU students conduct use-inspired research in health, sustainability and innovative imaging

November 5, 2021

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges in health, sustainability, data science and more.
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A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with Fulton Schools engineering students in the Grand Challenges Scholars Program

14 ASU Grand Challenges Scholars ready to strive for real-world impact

April 26, 2021

Dedication and passion characterize the newest graduates of a Fulton Schools program designed to prepare students to tackle global engineering challenges.
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Group of GCSP students sitting at a table in 2017

ASU Grand Challenges Scholars gain transformative engineering experiences

February 2, 2021

The Fall 2020 graduates of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program engaged in a variety of experiences to build interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, multicultural, service-learning and research competencies.
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Lightbulb and Earth graphic with the words "Grand Challenges Scholars Program."

For the community, by the community: Grand Challenges Scholars Program network prepares for a more collaborative future

December 31, 2020

ASU is working with other GCSP network members to lead the transition to a new community consortium leadership structure and expand opportunities.
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Kristin Huber works in a lab.

ASU students conduct research to solve real-world challenges

November 13, 2020

Fulton Schools students present use-inspired research for impactful solutions in data, energy, health, sustainability and more at the FURI Symposium.
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Students presenting a project to a man

ASU students take on the Grand Challenges of the 21st century

February 3, 2020

In the Grand Challenges Scholars Program students learn how to think differently about engineering problems to create real value for people.
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Eleven students pose on the steps of the University Club building on Arizona State University's Tempe campus.

13 ASU students earn prestigious NAE Grand Challenge Scholar title

May 14, 2019

Along with interdisciplinary coursework, recent graduates had multicultural and community service experiences in the health, sustainability and energy fields.
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November 2025 – May 2019