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November 23, 2009

Science

09/04/09

Engineering | Science | Earth / Space:  Space scientists meet at ASU to plan Mars exploration

ASU professor Philip Christensen is hosting a National Academy of Sciences panel to discuss what should be the nation's course in exploring Mars.

09/03/09

Science | Faculty and Staff | Earth / Space:  LRO camera takes first look at Apollo 12 landing site

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, under the direction of professor Mark Robinson, returns an image of the Apollo 12 landing site that shows impressive details.

08/31/09

Science | Humanities | Research:  Books by School of Life Sciences faculty

Eight new books have been published by the School of Life Sciences faculty.

08/19/09

Engineering | Education | Science | Students | Alumni | Research | Engineering | Sustainability and environment:  Pursuit of engineering Ph.D. aided by awards

Incoming ASU engineering graduate student wins national scholarship and other awards that will aid his pursuit of a doctoral degree.

08/19/09

Engineering | Health care | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Community partnerships | Alumni | Bioscience / Biotech | Research | Engineering:  Mixed-reality system enhances physical therapy

ASU experts in media arts, bioengineering, music, computer science and other areas are collaborating on the design of an innovative system to help stroke patients with their physical therapy.

08/18/09

Science | Earth / Space | Social Science:  When it comes to weather, there's still much to learn

Arizona State University professor Randy Cerveny is bringing past weather to light in a new book that shows how weather played a major role in key turning points in history.

08/18/09

Engineering | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Renewable energy | Alumni | Research | Engineering | Sustainability and environment:  Engineering prof lauded as leading innovator

Research on new battery technologies has earned ASU engineering associate professor Cody Friesen recognition from a leading technology magazine as one of today's top young engineers.

08/18/09

Science:  The message is in the movies in ASU life sciences class

For the fourth year, Jason Robert, the Franca Oreffice Dean’s Distinguished Professor in the Life Sciences, is turning his classroom into a movie theater during the fall and spring semesters, and the public is invited.

08/17/09

Engineering | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Students:  ASU computer gaming classes draw attention

Computer video game development courses and programs at ASU are getting the attention of news media and gaming fans.

08/12/09

Engineering | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Students | Community:  Learning environments that spark curiosity

An ASU engineering faculty member will use a Motorrola Foundation Innovation Generation grant to advance his work in creating educational environments that inspire self-motivation in young students.