Over the past few weeks, we have joined people across the country in facing the realities of the immense and often violent systematic racism that Black people face on a daily basis. Inspired by how so much of the country has come together to support and advocate for black lives, we have been thinking about…
By Bridget Dowd – KJZZ April 23, 2020 Physical activity is a key part of healthy development, but for children with cerebral palsy, movement is more difficult. That means they can lose mobility as they grow and, in some cases, require a wheelchair. But an interdisciplinary team at the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona…
May 13, 2020 Viasat lent its support to University of Arizona senior engineering students to help them create an Off-Grid Community Wi-fi Terminal to deliver internet access to remote locations. The initiative was part of a yearlong project for the students to fulfill the requirement for their Engineering Senior Design Day. Viasat provided the students…
Posted by Erik Wirtanen – ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Polytechnic March 30, 2020 The robots we see depicted in popular culture, like R2-D2 from Star Wars or WALL-E, tend to be expensive, generalist robots. The high cost of developing and acquiring these mechanical helpers, in both time and money, makes them unreasonable…
Posted by Monique Clement – ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Polytechnic April 24, 2020 Many of the small 3D objects that inspire nanotechnology and power our electronics, such as computer chips, are actually composed of several flat (2D) layers stacked together. This 2D construction can hinder the progress of electronic-grade semiconductors to keep…
In Arizona, advanced manufacturing is busy integrating new technologies into products and processes, transforming industries, outputs and the workforce they require to succeed in today’s global market. By the Business Facilities Staff | April 22, 2020 Some define advanced manufacturing as the creation of a technologically-complex product, while others define it as the innovative processes used…
By Luke Kauffman – Special to the Arizona Range News April 27, 2020 Willcox senior Laura Dunham, 18, has won a 2020 Junior Achievement 18 Under 18 Award for teaching young students basic robotics. The award recognizes Arizona students who have “started nonprofits, built small businesses, created networks and solved problems.” “Watch out for Laura…
By Jeff Gifford – Digital Editor, Phoenix Business Journal May 14, 2020 The world’s largest contract silicon chip manufacturer will spend about $12 billion on a massive advanced semiconductor factory in Phoenix, bringing more than 1,600 jobs to Arizona. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the news on Thursday evening, confirming earlier reports in the Wall Street…