Education

Construction profession peers laud Grau’s outstanding contributions as educator and researcher

June 30, 2017

A Fulton Schools faculty member garners two of a construction industry organization’s major awards, spotlighting his work in the classroom and in improving industry practices through research.

BUILD-IT constructs makerspace to drive innovation, creativity in Vietnam

June 16, 2017

ASU helped launch the Maker Innovation Space in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as part of BUILD-IT, helping to invest in a dynamic ecosystem for STEM innovation in Vietnam.

Calculating a love of math

June 9, 2017

To keep math and STEM careers a possibility for all students, Jim Middleton and Amanda Jansen are studying what contributes to positive student engagement.

Vietnam’s economic future lies in STEM careers, online learning and public-private partnerships

April 4, 2017

Advancing the Future of Vietnam: Inspiring Students, Makers, Educators and Entrepreneurs to Innovate was the theme of 2017 STEM Conference held in Hanoi to help promote STEM careers in Vietnam.

Ramakrishna tapped to lead Grand Challenge Scholars Program’s growth

February 21, 2017

Emeritus Professor B.L. Ramakrishna was named Director of the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program Network, which prepares students to solve the big challenges of the 21st Century.

Penny Ann Dolin receives 2016 Education Award of Excellence

February 16, 2017

Penny Ann Dolin was honored by the Printing Industries of America with the 2016 Education Award of Excellence for leadership that has directly resulted in a distinguished education service in graphic communications.

Talent search: Finding potential to fill the need for future engineers

February 3, 2017

A Fulton Schools professor has won support from the National Science Foundation for ramping up efforts to attract more community college transfer students to university engineering studies.

Robotics + Research + Fun = Creative Force

January 20, 2017

Under the Fulton Schools’ guidance, the Arizona FIRST LEGO League outreach program continues to grow, helping to expand STEM education to youngsters throughout the state.

Online engineering graduate program remains among top 15 nationwide

January 10, 2017

In the U.S. News & World Report rankings, the Fulton Schools has placed among the top 15 online engineering graduate programs for four years in a row, and for 2017 is ranked 13 out of 87 ranked schools.

ASU set to play leading role in planning future of nation’s transportation systems

December 28, 2016

A new research center aims to make a “quantum leap” in analytics and behavioral modeling to help improve how America’s modes of transport serve the nation's communities.

Engineering Management and Software Engineering degree programs accredited by ABET

November 29, 2016

The two undergraduate programs ensure students meet industry needs and quality standards and join 16 other Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering ABET-accredited programs.

Breaking barriers to diversity in computer science

November 18, 2016

As the world’s need for advanced computer science expertise grows, gender stereotypes still discourage women from staying in the field that stands to benefit from their talents and creativity.

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.

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.

Showing students humanitarian value of engineering is mission of new President’s Professor

October 12, 2016

Mark Henderson’s work to challenge engineering students to solve real problems around the world is among achievements that have earned him a prestigious ASU President’s Professor title.

High recognition for decades of dedication to engineering progress and students’ success

October 3, 2016

Bruce Rittmann has an impressive collection of awards attesting to his environmental engineering research and teaching skills, but his most recent honor has special meaning for him.

Inspiring aspiring engineers is best part of the job

September 29, 2016

Peter Fox’s years of work building ASU’s environmental engineering program and mentoring students helped earn him an international award for his accomplishments as an educator.

A look back at 2016 summer camps

August 11, 2016

ASU's Fulton Schools Summer Academy actively engages students in grades 1-12 in STEM opportunities through hands-on engineering activities.