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The Polytechnic School
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ASU’s Doctor of IT program celebrates inaugural class
Information technology program prepares technology professionals to lead innovation through applied research.
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Innovation Showcase opens doors for students
Innovation Showcase connected future engineers and technologists through projects displaying the hands-on learning that takes place each semester.
Additional research stories
From energy and the environment to intelligent machines, The Polytechnic School’s research program explores innovative technologies and concepts that benefit society in tangible ways. Our focus is always on transforming basic discoveries into practical, real-world use and enterprise.
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NVIDIA grant paves path to smarter, safer autonomous drones
January 16, 2026
ASU researcher Dajiang Suo receives a grant of high-powered workstations from NVIDIA to help advance his work related to autonomous drones.TopicsArtificial intelligence -
2025 Year in review
December 31, 2025
Throughout the year, the Fulton Schools community remained focused on innovation with purpose, responsibility at scale and impact that extends from student success to global communities and beyond. -
ASU’s LEAPS lab marks a decade of energy impact
December 8, 2025
As industries electrify and data use explodes, the race to power the future is onTopicsEnergy -
From cyberspace to outer space
October 15, 2025
Seven Fulton Schools faculty members earn prestigious NSF Awards for trailblazing research.TopicsArtificial intelligenceHealthSecurity -
From Vellore to ASU: two degrees for clean energy impact
September 22, 2025
Students pursuing a graduate degree in smart mobility in India can attend VIT for the first year and then ASU for the second and receive two master’s degrees.TopicsEducationEnergy -
The Polytechnic School hits milestone mark at 10 years
January 24, 2025
The Polytechnic School, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, celebrates 10 years of excellence, innovation and collaboration.TopicsEducation
How you learn is as important as what you learn.
Students within The Polytechnic School thrive under the guidance of more than 100 faculty members with comprehensive expertise in many of the most important technological challenges that society faces. Instructors bring considerable industrial experience to enhance their teaching and research.
A modern polytechnic school can redefine the ways that universities can serve the world and create the possibilities for inclusive pathways for students, faculty and staff to be force multipliers for positive change in the world.
Kurt PatersonSchool director and professor
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NSF CAREER Award supports Dina Verdín’s research to reflect engineering students’ educational journeys.
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The newest of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering will focus on preparing students to integrate evolving engineering knowledge and expertise into varied industries and professions
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