ASU Knowledge Enterprise

What a year! From climate action to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking health solutions, ASU is leading the way to a better future. As we approach $1 billion in research expenditures, we’re driving innovation that benefits Arizona’s economy and beyond: ➡️ Sustainability: President Michael Crow named to the TIME100 Climate list. ➡️ Advanced technology: The Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub accelerates U.S. microelectronics development. ➡️ Health: The Health Observatory at ASU improves health outcomes for all Arizonans. ➡️ National security: Strengthening cybersecurity and defense technologies. ➡️ Space: Pioneering research and exploration of new frontiers. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright, inspiring 2025! Together, we’re creating thriving communities, a thriving society and a thriving planet. #ASUResearch #Innovation #ASU #Sustainability #Technology #Health #NationalSecurity #Space

The Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub, led by Arizona State University, has been awarded $21.3 million in Year 2 funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to continue its work advancing the rebirth of America’s microelectronics industry. ASU will receive $18.6 million, with an additional $2.7 million going to Sandia National Laboratories, a lead partner in the SWAP Hub. “This award continues the work of the SWAP Hub into its second year. We are very proud of the project awards the SWAP Hub received in Year 1 and the significant impact each area of our work is having,” said Sally C. Morton, executive vice president of ASU’s Knowledge Enterprise. “These initiatives highlight Arizona State University’s dedication to discovery and innovation.” ASU's Jason Conrad, the chief operating officer for the SWAP Hub, said, “This is a vote of confidence in the work of more than 170 partners who have come together and collaborated to help build the infrastructure, connect the talent and leverage the resources to deliver results on projects that will advance the semiconductor manufacturing industry in the United States. “The combined capabilities of the SWAP Hub network create opportunities for industry to work together to better serve the country’s national strategic objectives. This investment helps to ensure that the work continues, including projects that take advantage of SWAP Hub capabilities but are funded solely by the private sector.” Sandia National Laboratories, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) that plays a lead role in SWAP Hub operations and projects, received a specific allocation as part of the award. “Sandia National Laboratories is proud to partner with the SWAP Hub to enhance the regional microelectronics ecosystem,” said Ken Dean, Sandia’s senior manager of advanced semiconductor technologies. “Our expertise in national security microelectronics and our extensive fabrication capabilities will support the transition of advanced technologies from the lab to fab to production. This Department of Defense Microelectronics Commons investment will expand access to critical tools and processes for hub members, facilitating projects in CMOS+X integration, power electronics, heterogeneous integration and photonic integrated circuits. “Additionally, Sandia is coordinating workforce initiatives with ASU and SWAP Hub member universities and community colleges in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado to train the next generation of national security semiconductor leaders.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzSm3zJR #ASUResearch #SWAPHub #Innovation #Microelectronics #ASU

The rise of AI technology presents a double-edged sword: it offers tremendous potential for efficiency and innovation, but it also creates new vulnerabilities. Understanding these risks and implementing safeguards is crucial for organizations. Nadya Bliss, Ph.D., Executive Director of the ASU Global Security Initiative, appeared on “Arizona Horizon” to discuss these emerging cybersecurity concerns. She highlighted the consequences of employee AI use and provided insight into how businesses can adopt AI responsibly while minimizing potential risks. Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/eKsRHb3v #ASUResearch #AI #Cybersecurity #ASUGlobalSecurityInitiative #NationalSecurity #ArizonaHorizon

As a partner of the NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), Arizona State University is committed to advancing skills and tackling our region's critical environmental challenges. We're currently offering our Urban Climate course at no cost, and we encourage all ASU employees to enroll. 💡 ➡️ About the course: Urban areas significantly influence climate and human well-being, making it essential for professionals and enthusiasts alike to understand these dynamics. This course offers a comprehensive overview of urban climate research, covering critical topics that link urban environments to energy consumption, water usage, air quality, and public health. By enrolling in this course, you’re not just gaining knowledge; you’re becoming part of a movement toward sustainable urban development. Equip yourself with the tools to address urban climate challenges and contribute to healthier, more resilient cities. Take the first step toward improving urban climates today! Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review. ➡️ Sign up today and enroll for free! https://ow.ly/ETOf50UpnJx #ASUResearch #UrbanClimate #ASU #Innovation #SWSIE

Arizona is leading the way in innovation through the power of supercomputing. From semiconductor manufacturing to climate modeling and healthcare, Arizona Research Computing is transforming critical sectors by providing high-performance resources across the state’s three major universities and the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub. Driving Semiconductor Innovation: At the SWAP Hub, advanced computing technologies are accelerating semiconductor prototyping and production, enhancing Arizona’s role as a national leader in microelectronics. Supercomputing is not just about data—it’s about transforming Arizona’s economy, sustainability, and technological innovation. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g3FENvvR #Supercomputing #Innovation #Semiconductors #SWAPHub #ASUResearch #ArizonaResearch #Sustainability #Collaboration #HigherEducation

Strengthening Global Semiconductor Supply Chains Arizona State University, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub, hosted leaders from Costa Rica, Vietnam, and the Philippines for a Government Leaders Forum to tackle semiconductor supply chain challenges. As part of the CHIPS and Science Act's International Technology Security and Innovation project, the forum focused on workforce development and advancing assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities. SWAP Hub’s expertise in semiconductor innovation complements efforts to build resilience and capacity across global supply chains. With plans to expand ITSI initiatives to new nations in 2025, ASU and SWAP Hub are positioning Arizona as a leader in global supply chain diversification and workforce development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6bUm5VR #Semiconductors #SWAPHub #SupplyChain #GlobalInnovation #CHIPSAct #ASU

We are excited to announce Kate Howells's appointment as the Executive Director of ASU Knowledge Enterprise Strategic Marketing and Communications. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable in changing the way the world solves problems. Welcome Kate!

For the past decade, Arizona State University has been climbing the ranks as one of fastest-growing research universities in the world. One key measuring stick is the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) annual survey, which has charted ASU’s rise. According to the latest HERD survey for fiscal year 2023, ASU’s total research expenditures were nearly $904 million. ASU ranked No. 21 among all U.S. public institutions, ahead of the University of California, Irvine; Rutgers University; and Virginia Tech. For institutions without a medical school (ASU is in the process of launching a new medical school), ASU ranked No. 5, ahead of Princeton University, the California Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon University, and No. 4 among public institutions without a medical school. Excluding medical school expenditures, ASU ranked No. 13 overall among all universities in research expenditures. ASU’s 34% growth rate in the past two fiscal years was among the largest of the top 50 research universities in the country, according to the survey. The NSF’s annual HERD survey collects and ranks research expenditure information from hundreds of institutions nationwide. Because the NSF survey is a lagging indicator — a snapshot of research taken nearly a year and a half ago — current projections have ASU soon topping a billion. "Arizona State University’s projections are exciting, with research expenditures expected to surpass a billion dollars within the next two fiscal years,” said Sally C. Morton, executive vice president of ASU Knowledge Enterprise. "By reaching this pivotal milestone, ASU reaffirms its leadership in research and development, driving forward innovation on a national scale." ASU receives funding for research from federal agencies, state and local grants, businesses and other private organizations, often awarded over multiyear periods. Research expenditures — the amount of funding an institution annually spends — provides the most effective way to measure and compare the vitality of U.S. university research enterprises. Since 2002, when Michael Crow became ASU’s president, ASU has increased the scale and scope of its research activity more than sevenfold in research expenditures, from $123 million to $904 million. In 2023, ASU’s research achievements were further recognized when ASU was invited into the Association of American Universities, an elite group of 71 of the nation’s top research universities. When considering all participants in the survey, ASU ranked No. 37 overall out of 914 institutions. That puts ASU among the top 4% for all universities with research expenditures, ahead of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Purdue University and the University of Colorado Boulder. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/b4Nh50UkgnK #ASUResearch #Innovation #Research #ASU

When Timothy Long’s kids were growing up, he never let them toss their gum out the window, explaining that the gum would still be there for many years to come. Many think it is a bio-based material, but a majority of mass-produced gum contains plastic. And plastic was designed to last forever. Plastic has become ubiquitous in almost every aspect of our lives, from food containers to lipstick cases, toys to medical products, and yes, even chewing gum. Long came to Arizona State University in 2021 as the director of the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing to answer a big question: “How do we design plastics so they don’t cause damage to the environment — whether that be our backyards or our bodies?” Long is not alone in this endeavor. Across ASU, faculty and staff members are addressing the challenges of waste, including plastics, across the entire product life cycle — from developing new materials to understanding consumer behavior to partnering with businesses and exploring policy options. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXc_ABz6 #ASUResearch #Innovation #Recycle #Plastic #Community #Sustainability

Millions of people in the United States are affected by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. As our population ages, these diseases become more common and place an increased burden on medical systems and caregivers. The ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center advances the discovery of disease mechanisms, risk factors, biomarkers, and drugs for the understanding, detection, tracking, treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. The center is a partnership between Banner Health and Arizona State University. To contribute to this, Biodesign is proud to announce that we will begin accepting student applications for the 2025 Neuroscience Scholars Program on December 2! We are excited to invite students to apply from across the country who are interested in contributing to the neurodegenerative disease research. Register via link below on December 2nd. https://ow.ly/9b0N50Ufrnl #asubiodesign #asu #biodesign #asuresearch