News topics
Learn more about the topics that reflect our strengths and priorities in the Fulton Schools.
ASU Engineering faculty and students explore a wide range of topics that connect directly to the most pressing challenges and opportunities of our time.
Our research spans disciplines while staying rooted in innovation and impact. The themes below group these topics into areas that reflect our strengths and priorities, helping you explore how our work shapes the future of climate resilience, economic competitiveness, national security and more.
Climate, environment and sustainability
Research that mitigates human impact on the planet and addresses climate resilience.
Advanced manufacturing and materials
Discover innovation in production methods, materials and circular economy processes.
Student success
Fulton Schools students are the backbone and the focal point of everthing we do. Excelling as students, researchers and individuals our students showcase what is best about engineering, technology and ASU.
Intelligent systems and data
AI-driven systems, autonomy, and data science powering the next wave of innovation.
Future mobility and transportation
New technologies reshaping movement of people and goods.
Technology-enhanced health and medicine
Research that unravels the complexity of biological systems and augments the human condition to promote fulfillment and longevity.
Innovation, people and society
How technology connects with entrepreneurship, education, and human impact.