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Hindu YUVA students on the steps of Old Main at ASU

Helping international students feel at home

ASU faculty members and students foster belonging across cultures.
A graphic showing Ben Mixon-Baca in front of racks of servers.

Think your VPN keeps you safe? Think again

ASU doctoral student shows how privacy apps can become surveillance tools.
School or unitSecurity
A graphic showing all the CAREER Award winners.

From cyberspace to outer space

Seven Fulton Schools faculty members earn prestigious NSF Awards for trailblazing research.
School or unitArtificial intelligenceHealthSecurity
Computer science students in the CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages class

Fail, try again, master it

A revamped Fulton Schools programming course helps students build confidence, master coding through persistence and thrive alongside AI technology.
School or unitArtificial intelligenceEducation
Lynn Robert Carter

Software runs the world, and standards keep it safe

A Fulton Schools professor of practice brings industry and classroom experience to IEEE efforts advancing global software standards.
School or unitSecurity
Paul Grogan

Ash in the sky, water on the run

Satellites, sensors and models unite in Paul Grogan’s work to deliver faster, smarter disaster response, turning orbiting assets into lifesaving allies.
School or unitEnvironment
Anshul Trivedi and Hasan Davulcu

AI and the new golden rule

Hasan Davulcu builds transparent systems that explain decisions, cut toxic output and encourage balanced, respectful conversations.
School or unitArtificial intelligence
Hua Wei

Chasing shadows

New tools from Hua Wei predict and map shade, helping people find cooler routes and giving cities data to design healthier, heat-resilient spaces.
School or unitArtificial intelligence
Srividya Bansal, Nadya Bliss and Ross Maciejewski portraits

ASU computer scientists on AI, jobs and the road ahead

ASU experts say AI is reshaping jobs, but core computer science skills remain vital, and demand for graduates with strong problem-solving skills will endure.
School or unitArtificial intelligence
Arizona State University International Collegiate Programming Contest, or ICPC, team

ASU’s ICPC team closes World Finals with Highest Honors

Blending skill and camaraderie, ASU trio competed with 140 teams across the globe, earning 4th place in North America.
A photo collage showing an emergency response team, a cargo ship at port, cybersecurity icons and a security agent at work at an airport.

From homeland security hub to enduring legacy

From airports to waterways to cyberspace, consortium projects blended research with practical solutions and will continue to influence national security.
School or unitSecurityTransportation
Deniz Berfin Karakoc

Keeping America’s cereal bowl full

Grains fuel our meals, but their journey is fragile. New research explores how to strengthen the supply chain against rising costs and climate risks.
School or unitSustainability
Jackie LeFevers and Adam Doupé

Teaching the world to hack (for good)

From live talks to capture-the-flag challenges, the Academy brought students, faculty members and pros together to spark the next wave of digital defenders.
School or unitSecurity
robodog and dalmatian

ASU team unleashes AI-powered robodog to help humanity

From disaster zones to city streets, the LENS Lab team is training robots to leap, listen and learn, creating adaptable companions that navigate complex spaces.
School or unitArtificial intelligenceRobotics
An illustration of a sleeping bee.

The buzz on smarter AI

With quirky lab work, interdisciplinary teamwork and nature-inspired innovation, Ted Pavlic connects biology, technology and the humble honeybee.
School or unitArtificial intelligence
Tiffany Bao outdoors at work on her laptop.

Researcher creates AI-powered tools to outsmart hackers

To address the cybersecurity talent shortage, Bao is building open-source tools that teach computers to help coders find hidden flaws faster.
School or unitArtificial intelligenceSecurity
Mobin Zarreh with Paul Grogan

Game theory proves good engineering makes good neighbors

By combining computer modeling with real-world insight, research reveals how the layout of infrastructure can shape behavior and make or break community cooperation.
School or unitWater
Rostyslav Hnatyshyn and Jiaqing Chen portraits

ASU and Berkeley Lab tools make AI safer for science

Doctoral students help scientists decode complex AI models with visuals that reveal hidden pitfalls in high-stakes fields like drug discovery and chemistry.
School or unitArtificial intelligence

Date range October 2025 – August 2025