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ASU engineers have role in national effort to better protect water quality
November 10, 2014
A new research center will focus on developing advanced methods for dealing with contaminants in water systems.
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U.S. Marine Corps prepared R. J. Mitchell well for being an engineer
November 10, 2014
After attending Glendale Community College to study communications, R.J. Mitchell enrolled in ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, where he is studying to be a mechanical engineer.
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ASU among 12 institutions teaming up to promote reflection in learning
November 7, 2014
A new Consortium to Promote Reflection in Engineering Education will develop and promote teaching practices that help undergraduate engineering students reflect on their experiences.
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Building proteins to counteract cancer
November 7, 2014
Karmella Haynes is working on synthetic biology techniques aimed at reactivating one of the body’s natural defenses against cancer.
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Mapping flow of bio-electrical current to reveal brain’s inner workings
November 6, 2014
Combining expertise in neural engineering and bio-electricity, ASU engineer Rosalind Sadleir is trying to peer deeper into the fundamental processes of the brain.
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Renowned space and earth explorer joins ASU faculty
November 5, 2014
New ASU faculty member Scott Parazynski, an accomplished technology innovator, will engage students and develop research and programs to support human health in challenging environments
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Veteran Evan Benson’s injuries threatened his college dreams
November 5, 2014
After a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan, veteran Evan Benson wasn’t sure he could remember well enough to succeed in college.
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Military duty – and goal of going to ASU – put veteran back on track
November 4, 2014
Beau Bock credits his experiences in the U.S. Army and at Arizona State University with putting his life on an upward trajectory.
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Homecoming 2014 Photo Gallery
November 4, 2014
It was written in the sparks: Homecoming 2014 was a blast. Thanks to everyone who spent the day with us.
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Ross Maciejewski: Providing new ways to look at the world
October 28, 2014
Ross Maciejewski, an assistant professor of computer science, was selected for an NSF CAREER Award for his research in visual analytics.
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Advances in robotics technology promise performance boost in prosthetic hands
October 27, 2014
Researchers at ASU, Mayo Clinic and the Italian Institute of Technology are collaborating to improve the capabilities of artificial hand devices.
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Study charts chemicals for potential health concerns
October 24, 2014
ASU engineer Rolf Halden is working to reveal which of the ever-growing kinds of chemicals being produced could become threats to humans and the environment.
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Exploring environmental impacts of solar technologies
October 23, 2014
ASU engineers are contributing to research aimed at providing a clearer picture of the long-term effects of today’s emerging renewable energy technologies.
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Organizing conferences worth the effort
October 23, 2014
Engineering faculty who help organize professional conferences in their fields can advance their careers and have a positive impact on future research support, local economies and ASU’s reputation.
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GIT student honored by Education Malaysia
October 21, 2014
Hayda Abu Hasan, a senior majoring in graphic information technology recently was honored as an outstanding Malaysian scholar.
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Q&A with Shawn Jordan: Building epic machines, winning prestigious awards
October 20, 2014
Professor Shawn Jordan uses crazy chain-reaction machines to help students learn engineering skills. He recently received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award.
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College Avenue Commons: A monument to innovation and construction
October 17, 2014
A monument to excellence in craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability and efficiency, the stairway in College Avenue Commons also is a testament to gratitude, individual achievement and beauty.
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ASU engineers have growing role in renowned Chautauqua dialogues
October 16, 2014
Engineers Brad Allenby and Amy Landis are among ASU faculty members who have been leading public dialogues on society’s big challenges at the prominent Chautauqua Institution center.
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Engineering major starts first year ahead of the game in research prowess
October 14, 2014
An ambitious freshman comes to ASU with the promise of building on an already exemplary record of engineering laboratory endeavors.
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Leadership of GlobalResolve earns engineering professor humanitarian award
October 13, 2014
ASU engineering professor Mark Henderson is honored with a humanitarian award for leading a program enabling students and faculty to aid communities in developing countries.
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State of mind: Startup receives funding for brain-optimizing wearable tech
October 10, 2014
A spinout company co-founded by ASU engineer Jamie Tyler has raised $13 million to help engineer a product designed to unlock the power of the mind.
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Panchanathan named one of ASU’s Outstanding Doctoral Mentors
October 9, 2014
Sethuraman Panchanahan is recognized by ASU’s office of Graduate Education for his outstanding mentoring of doctoral students.
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Panchanathan receives national innovation, entrepeneurship appointment
October 9, 2014
ASU engineer Sethuraman Panchanathan is appointed to a national council that will advise the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on policies to support innovation and entrepreneurship.
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VOCTEC, IUCN deliver micro-hydro energy workshop in Fiji
October 8, 2014
A three-day workshop on micro-hydro energy systems for policymakers was held Sept. 24-26 in Nadi, Fiji, by Arizona State University’s Vocational Training and Education for Clean Energy (VOCTEC) program.
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EPA fellowship aids student’s research for safer use of nanotechnology
October 8, 2014
A graduate research fellowship award will support an ASU engineering doctoral student’s efforts to guide innovation of new nanotechnologies that reduce risks to environmental and human health.
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Promising work on imaging technology earns NSF CAREER award
October 8, 2014
An ASU biomedical engineer will expand his efforts to broaden the medical capabilities of MRI technology with support from a National Science Foundation CAREER award.
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Photo gallery: Fall 2014 Career Fair
October 6, 2014
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ASU computer science program sees rise in reputation
October 6, 2014
Achievements by faculty and students have helped put ASU’s computer science program among the leaders in international academic rankings.
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STEAM Machine camps held on Navajo reservation
October 3, 2014
Navajo students tackled engineering skills as an ASU professor explores cultural issues in engineering curriculum at a summer camp.
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Faces of Fulton: Quintin Willekens
October 2, 2014
Quintin Willekens, a freshman in aerospace engineering from Peoria, says his favorite thing about E2 was meeting “amazing” fellow students, faculty and volunteers.
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