The recently adopted U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology aimed at expanding partnerships between the two countries’ governments, businesses and academic institutions helped lead to a recent visit to ASU by India’s ambassador to the U.S., Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Academic leaders from the Fulton Schools were among those at ASU who spent time in discussions with Sandhu. STEM innovations and development of engineering talent align with the goals on the initiative. Sandhu said he was able to get a strong sense of the university’s commitment to be at the forefront of the education, research, development and implementation of innovative programs and technologies needed to brighten the outlook for the future of both countries.