Education

Revealing the world of engineering to young minds

January 11, 2021

Fulton Schools educators and researchers have leading roles in a project to bring the adventure that is engineering into high school classrooms.

Scott Danielson named ASME Fellow for mechanical engineering education impact

January 4, 2021

Scott Danielson, an associate professor at ASU, was named an ASME Fellow for his contributions to improving mechanical engineering curriculum.

Jet industry leader gifts aviation scholarship to ASU engineering

December 22, 2020

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.

Collaboration committed to diversity in engineering

December 17, 2020

ASU engineering faculty are collaborating with peers at six other institutions, with support from Intel and Facebook, to expand diversity in technology fields.

New scholarship honors veteran and dedicated air traffic controller

December 3, 2020

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.

Mechanical engineering achievements earn Ladani ASME Fellow status

December 2, 2020

A Fulton Schools professor’s impacts as an educator and research leader have elevated her stature in the leading organization in mechanical engineering.

Putting people into the engineering equation

October 22, 2020

As technologies become both more powerful and more autonomous, human psychology becomes a critical factor in engineering and how it will shape the future.

Chao Wang earns Engineering Unleashed Fellow award for entrepreneurship-focused education

October 21, 2020

Hands-on, team-based, open-ended design projects in first-year engineering courses improve retention, skill development and a sense of community and success.

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

October 2, 2020

The Lemelson Foundation selected ASU to deliver new engineering curriculum dedicated to teaching environmental and socially conscious engineering practices.

Summer pilot program aims to increase diversity in engineering

August 5, 2020

Intel, ASU and Florida A&M University provide research experience and mentorship to encourage Black students to pursue advanced degrees and tech careers.

ASU graduate engineering students starting fall term everywhere

July 20, 2020

ASU graduate engineering programs offer flexible new attendance options and valuable professional incentives for students joining the Fall 2020 term.

Teens design back-to-school strategies amid COVID-19 pandemic

June 25, 2020

A tri-university virtual engineering design competition hosted by ASU tasked high school students to develop COVID-19 social distancing solutions for schools.

Brunhaver seeking to augment engineering education with an adaptive mindset

April 2, 2020

Samantha Brunhaver, an assistant professor at The Polytechnic School, received a CAREER Award to provide educational resources to engineering students and practicing engineers with the goal of cultivating a more adaptable workforce.

ASU engineering students, faculty and staff find success in a new digital environment

March 30, 2020

Faculty and staff in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU have found engaging and effective ways to carry on classes and other activities remotely.

ASU professor builds a student-focused learning environment

February 28, 2020

Assistant Professor Christian Hoover draws upon real-world examples and past experiences in education to focus on student needs in the classroom.

Tutor evolution: A new path for learning at scale

January 30, 2020

Circuit Tutor is an interactive tutorial program created by Brian Skromme at ASU to guide students taking introductory circuit classes in a scalable way.

Doctoral student devoted to promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in STEM 

January 7, 2020

Through engineering education and human systems engineering research, Madeleine Jennings wants to foster inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in engineering.

Redesigning the mindset for girls in STEM

November 4, 2019

ASU lecturer Christina Carrasquilla takes her design thinking curriculum and outreach to Kenya to inspire high school girls to pursue STEM careers.