ASU's role in creating “The Arizona We Want”
The Center for the Future of Arizona describes itself as not a “think tank” but instead a “do tank” that combines public policy research with partnership building to help advance opportunities to improve Arizona’s quality of life. The center recently published a report titled “The Arizona We Want,” which summarizes the findings of a citizens’ Gallup Poll that gauged priority issues for Arizonans.
Research Matters Part IV - Andrew Latimer
This week ASU will launch its “Challenges Initiative” – a focused campaign to create support for the university’s ongoing commitment to use-inspired research. This week we feature an interview with mechanical engineering and sustainability major Andrew Latimer.
Research Matters Part III
As part of our series on the importance of university research, Dr.
Research Matters Part I
Research universities are the main source of the innovation and discovery that drives our global economy and produces a myriad of advancements in our standard of living. ASU is one such university working to support the use-inspired research of its students and faculty and to elevate the role, progress and understanding of research in higher education.
President Crow at GPEC/3TV town hall
Last month, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Channel 3 KTVK co-sponsored a televised Convening the Community Town Hall titled "Rebuilding Arizona's Economy." The forum included a panel of government, community and business leaders and covered a wide range of topics
President Obama's Commencement Remarks
On May 13, 2009, a record 9,200 ASU graduates and more than 62,000 guests participated in ASU’s University Commencement ceremony. ASU was honored to welcome President Barack Obama as the evening’s keynote speaker and to present the first six recipients of the President Barack Obama Scholars Program.
University Budget Update
Like many universities across the U.S., Arizona State University is navigating a complex set of budget issues resulting from a serious economic downturn at the state level.
On April 16, 2009, ASU’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted a town hall to address student budget concerns.
ASU's Canalscape contributing to a "Green Phoenix"
On March 10, 2009, ASU President Michael Crow met with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu to discuss a new initiative called “Green Phoenix.” ASU, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, and other government, education and business entities, has devised a 17-point plan to make Phoenix a national leader in renewable energy, water conservation, carbon neutrality, sustainable technologies and green jobs.
Briefing the US Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus
On March 9, 2009, ASU President Michael Crow, founder and chair of the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at ASU, also known as CSPO, participated in a briefing before the U.S. Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus in Washington, DC.
