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Group of people working at a MakerSpace

Experiential lab customizes technology for community impact

ASU students are collaborating with industry and nonprofits to bring innovation and sustainability to communities in need.
School or unitEntrepreneurshipSustainability
Joe and Sarah Nucci at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

New scholarship honors late electrical engineering alumnus

Joe Nucci left an impactful legacy behind, both in engineering and amongst family, friends and colleagues, and one that will continue to live on through the recipients of this scholarship.
Chuck and Judy Backus outside on ASU's Polytechnic campus

The Backus commitment

Chuck and Judy Backus are etched into ASU’s Polytechnic campus history for leading the way to its opening 25 years ago and today establishing an endowment to help students succeed there.
School or unitEducation
image of a robotic octopus

Behaving like animals

Research from ASU's IDEAlab draws inspiration from biology, and specifically the operation of animal motor neurons and muscle fibers, to advance soft robotics.
School or unitRobotics
five young students working around a table

Revealing the world of engineering to young minds

Fulton Schools educators and researchers have leading roles in a project to bring the adventure that is engineering into high school classrooms.
School or unitEducation
Scott Danielson gives a tour of the TechShop in the ASU Chandler Innovation Center.

Scott Danielson named ASME Fellow for mechanical engineering education impact

Scott Danielson, an associate professor at ASU, was named an ASME Fellow for his contributions to improving mechanical engineering curriculum.
School or unitEducation
An airplane landing at dusk

Jet industry leader gifts aviation scholarship to ASU engineering

ASU alumnus Justin Firestone and his wife Natalie look forward to supporting and inspiring an aviation student through the Justin and Natalie Firestone Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in Aviation.
School or unitEducation
A collage featuring 31 photos of outstanding Fulton Schools graduates

Meet the exceptional graduates of Fall 2020

At the close of the fall and spring semesters, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recognizes select members of the graduating class for demonstrating academic excellence, extraordinary leadership and community service.
two vintage photos of John Hoffman

New scholarship honors veteran and dedicated air traffic controller

The John and Mary Hoffmann Memorial Endowed Scholarship will support an air traffic management student while honoring the memory of John and his dedication to the aviation industry.
School or unitEducation
Leila Ladani

Mechanical engineering achievements earn Ladani ASME Fellow status

A Fulton Schools professor’s impacts as an educator and research leader have elevated her stature in the leading organization in mechanical engineering.
School or unitEducation
Rod Roscoe working with a student at a computer

New fellowship brings inclusivity to language analytics

A new fellowship program funded by the Gates Foundation will work to expand diversity and inclusivity in language analytics.
Kristin Huber works in a lab.

ASU students conduct research to solve real-world challenges

Fulton Schools students present use-inspired research for impactful solutions in data, energy, health, sustainability and more at the FURI Symposium.
aerial view of AzCATI algae engineering facilities

Algae engineering: stepping stone to sustainable solutions

A Fulton Schools research center explores uses of biochemicals produced by algae to provide clean energy, treat wastewater and restore environmental health.
School or unitEnvironmentSustainability
image of a human hand and computer created hand touching an image of a human brain

Putting people into the engineering equation

As technologies become both more powerful and more autonomous, human psychology becomes a critical factor in engineering and how it will shape the future.
School or unitEducationHealthSecurity
Professor and student working together in a lab

MORE program funds research for master’s students

The Master's Opportunity for Research in Engineering program offers support for students looking to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Storytelling robots set to provide dementia relief

New research funded by the Zimin Foundation explores how storytelling robot technology can support older adults with dementia and their caregivers.
School or unitHealthRobotics
students in a classroom

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

The Lemelson Foundation selected ASU to deliver new engineering curriculum dedicated to teaching environmental and socially conscious engineering practices.
School or unitEducation
overhead view of a freeway overpass

Engineering evolutionary steps in automated mobility

Two Fulton Schools engineers are leading research that Arizona leaders envision will put the state at the forefront of automated transportation innovation

Date range March 2021 – September 2020