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Photo of four students standing next to a table with a small vehicle on top of the table with a caption of "Jayse Langdon, Jon Simiyu, Andrew Dopilka and Alex Cook work on their fuel-cell-powered car in preparation for the national American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Chem-E-Car competition this November. Photographer: Pete Zrioka/ASU"

Fulton Schools students build a car and skills with chemistry

May 19, 2017

The team's innovative design ideas earned them second place in the 2017 AIChE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference competition in March.
Energy
13 of the 17 Spring 2017 Grand Challenge Scholars pose for a group photo at the Grand Challenge Scholars Program Graduation Reception.

Fulton Schools graduates 17 more Grand Challenge Scholars to tackle global challenges

May 12, 2017

High-achieving students in the Fulton Schools go above and beyond the typical engineering curriculum in the Grand Challenge Scholars program, as they learn to be collaborative, transdisciplinary, global problem solvers.
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A woman in cold weather gear — a red parka, white snow pants and a knit cap — stands before a green sign welcoming her to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Africa. Behind her, the tops of other mountains are visible as the horizon expands outward. The caption reads: Sophie Olson stands atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa at the completion of the first marathon in her seven-continent marathon tour. From 2013-2016, Olson ran seven marathons, one on each continent, while working full time and pursuing her bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering. Photo courtesy of Sophie Olson

Mother of three completes academic marathon — and some others along the way

May 10, 2017

Sophie Olson didn't think she would graduate until 2020, but through perseverance and dedication, and with a clear goal in mind, she outpaced her own expectations.
A photo of a group of students in caps and gowns with overylaying text "Recognizing Exceptional Graduates"

Meet Spring 2017’s Outstanding Undergraduates and IMPACT Award recipients

May 8, 2017

As the Fulton Schools prepares to send newly graduated engineers, innovators and creators out into the world, we take time to highlight some truly exception graduates of the Class of 2017.
A young man and young woman stand in a pristine white trailer, with laboratory cabinetry and a dental examination chair behind them. The caption reads: Above: Nick Kemme and Sara Mantlik show off the completed mobile dental clinic, which will expand the mission impact of IMAHelps, a nonprofit group that provides dental and medical care to underserved populations in Central and South America. Photographer: Pete Zrioka/ASU

Engineering Smiles’ mobile dental clinic ready to hit the road

May 3, 2017

After four years of hard work, the EPICS team is preparing to send their mobile dental clinic to aid dental missions to developing nations.
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Photo of three students in a library between two bookcases with a caption of "Through reading, you are exposed to new things, new information, new ways to solve a problem and new ways to achieve your goals. Broaden your horizons by checking out a book recommended by Fulton Schools faculty and staff . Photographer Marco-Alexis Chaira/ASU"

Essential Reading: Guidebooks for your journey through college and beyond

May 2, 2017

Books recommended by Fulton Schools faculty and staff members cover topics from self-improvement, coping with change and leadership skills to mythology, political scandal, environmental dangers and a story with wisps of mysticism.
Photo of female student talking with a man in front of a poster with a caption of "Sharing your research and ideas at the FURI Symposium are part of the experience for undergraduate researchers like Emily Ford (right). Photographer: Jessica Hochreiter/ASU."

FURI Symposium showcases undergraduate researchers

April 18, 2017

The FURI Symposium provides an excellent opportunity to meet and actively engage with undergraduate students and learn about their research.
A woman in a lab coat uses a pipette to transfer samples beneath a fume hood in a research lab. The caption reads: Above: Chemical engineering Assistant Research Scientist Sheba Goklany received a three-year, $225,000 New Investigator Award from the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission to develop new treatments for breast cancer.

ASU researcher investigates new treatments for dormant, lethal cancer cells

March 10, 2017

Sheba Goklany received a three-year, $225,000 New Investigator Award from the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission to develop new treatments for breast cancer.
Health
Mechanical engineering undergraduate student Katilin Kreck takes a measurement in a manufacturing facility.

ASU center helps Arizona and Southwest manufacturers improve energy efficiency

March 3, 2017

The university's Department of Energy funded Industrial Assessment Center conducts free, independent assessments to help manufacturers be more energy efficient and to provide students valuable industry experience.
Energy

Tempe campus’ Night of the Open Door 2017 photo gallery

February 27, 2017

Catch some highlights from the 2017 Night of the Open Door on the Tempe campus.

Center adds new dimension to ASU’s material science research

January 30, 2017

The Center for 4D Materials Science, or 4DMS, will allow researchers to study the structure of materials under different stimuli in real-time.
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ASU’s first Churchill Scholarship awarded to Christopher Balzer

January 26, 2017

Since 1963, Churchill Scholars have travelled to the University of Cambridge to pursue graduate studies. Christopher Balzer is the first Sun Devil to ever receive the prestigious scholarship, which recognizes exceptional science and engineering students.

Meet the new Fulton Schools faculty of 2016–2017

January 17, 2017

The Fulton Schools continue to bring in new faculty members to help students succeed and to advance the cutting edge in their engineering fields.
Liping Wang looks over metamaterials created in his Nano-Engineered Thermal Radiation Group.

Manufactured materials offer benefits to energy sector, climate change

December 22, 2016

With support from a Young Investigator Program research grant, Liping Wang is designing and constructing a host of custom electromagnetic materials that boast greater control over thermal radiation.
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Introducing the Outstanding Undergraduates, IMPACT and Dean’s Dissertation Award recipients of Fall 2016

December 12, 2016

At the conclusion the fall semester, we highlight some standout members of graduating class for their outstanding commitments to both academics and the Fulton Schools at large.

Impressive at iGEM

December 2, 2016

Contending against the most advanced teams at one of the world’s premier student science contests, ASU’s synthetic biology team put in a sparkling performance.

Overcoming invisibility: Helping students envision their futures as engineers

November 1, 2016

Support from his Tooker Professorship is aiding Tirupalavanam Ganesh in his mission to attract teens and young adults to engineering and inspire them with the fulfilling careers it can make possible.
Education

ASU’s Grand Challenge Scholars Program recognized nationally, continues to grow

October 21, 2016

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering's Grand Challenge Scholars Program was well-represented at the program's national meeting in Washington D.C.
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May 2017 – October 2016