Education

Use-inspired research: ASU students tackle real-world engineering challenges in energy, sustainability, health and more

April 7, 2021

Students are improving access to eye care, generating valuable products from waste, increasing solar efficiency and more at the FURI/MORE Virtual Symposium.

New ASU program enriches engineering with global business studies

April 5, 2021

The Polytechnic School and Thunderbird School of Global Management have partnered to launch the 4+1 Master of Global Management program.

New summer research program focuses on how we educate engineers

March 31, 2021

ASU engineering launches a new undergraduate research experience to expand awareness of engineering education and diversify talent within the field.

National security meets business startup methods in ASU course

February 18, 2021

Multidisciplinary student teams develop innovative prototypes over a semester to solve real-world national security challenges through lean startup methodology.

The Backus commitment

January 28, 2021

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.

ASU Engineering ranks in the U.S. News’ Top 10 Best Online Programs

January 26, 2021

Innovative technology and award-winning faculty land the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at #10 among online graduate engineering programs nationwide.

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.