A good year to be an engineer: A recap of 2023
From implementing new engineering projects and programs to cultivating connections in the community, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University has had an exciting and productive year.
The expansive range demonstrates how faculty and students have been guided by a robust vision of what it means to be a Fulton Schools engineer.
Revisit some of the year’s most popular stories published in our engineering news blog, Full Circle. We’ve selected articles that resonate with how members of the Fulton Schools community have demonstrated the five Fulton Schools values we strive to cultivate in our students.
Though each of the following articles reflects multiple values — all of them rooted in striving for excellence, bold thinking and innovation, building community and collaboration — they are organized by how they relate to other stories in their category. The five Fulton Schools values are intended to guide and inspire success in a multitude of ways.
Let’s take a look at the ways Fulton Schools faculty members and students have shown their commitment to these values in 2023.
Cultivate excellence
Beyond being ranked No. 1 in innovation for a ninth consecutive year, members of the ASU community continue to collect accolades in a variety of pursuits. From the talent we recruit to the accomplishments of our alumni, we strive to honor the many demonstrations of excellence within our community.
Collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy
Inducting 4 alumni into the Fulton Schools Hall of Fame
Receiving NIH New Innovator Award
Honoring our alumni
Pursuing fellowships
Introducing new faculty
Deliver innovation that matters
The Fulton Schools is a research powerhouse driven by our faculty’s commitment to developing solutions for society’s critical needs. The faculty’s persistence and attention to detail in their research have led to advances in health care, security and sustainability across the globe.
Developing solutions for water management
Taking semiconductor manufacturing to new heights
Making eco-friendly microelectronics
Optimizing RNA editing
Ensuring autonomous vehicle safety
Combating food insecurity using AI
Revolutionizing air traffic control using AI
Advancing solid-state battery technology
Encourage bold thinking
The cornerstone of education is to introduce others to new ways of thinking that enable them to build upon the impactful work that has paved the path of progress.
The following articles recount examples of creative thinking that have sparked engineering ingenuity and nuanced conversations.
Supporting ASU-based startups
Integrating open-source resources for semiconductor design
Identifying signaling pathways in brain growth
Improving concrete design
Discussing the ethics of content-generating AI
Mimicking human reactions to extreme heat in a robot
Foster a community of learning and collaboration
We are not defined by who we exclude, but by whom we include. Diverse perspectives are required to solve diverse problems.
Here are several examples of members of the ASU community collaborating across national borders, research experience and areas of expertise to foster learning and collaboration.
Breaking ground to bolster industry collaboration
Establishing microelectronics prototyping facility
Introducing the School of Integrated Engineering at the ASU West campus
Supporting startups in the Balkan Peninsula
Promoting community within BMES
K-12 students tour ASU’s football stadium with the engineers who designed it
Forging new student research paths
Sun Devil Motorsports team speeds onto the international stage
Build a foundation for all to be successful
If the great challenges of engineering were easy to solve, they would have already been overcome. Tackling the unknown requires a patient and multidisciplinary approach that can rarely be achieved alone.
From creating facilities and programs to supplying funding and resources, the Fulton Schools provide a jumping-off point for countless engineering journeys.
Improving engineering education for transfer students
Inspiring equity-focused change in STEM education
Hosting national industrial engineering microelectronics workshop
Establishing the Microelectronics Workforce Development Hub
Putting microelectronics to the test
Debuting manufacturing engineering doctoral program
Inspiring the next generation of engineers
“Students need to see what they are learning in action. Being able to participate in events that validate what you are learning is inspiring. The earlier you can inspire a kid, the more passionate and driven they become in achieving their goals.”
Irvin Goutcher
Science teacher, ASU Preparatory Academy
“Inspiring the next generation of engineers”
