ASU Enterprise Technology launches video series exploring future of tech, innovation

'Carpool Convos' takes ASU leaders, students for ride in driverless vehicles while discussing intersections of technology, learning

Two people stand next to the open doors of a white car.

Toby Vaughn Kidd and Amanda Federico of ASU's Learning Futures enter their fully autonomous ride to talk about the future of immersive technology and innovation at ASU. Photo by Mike Sanchez/Enterprise Technology

By Kevin Pirehpour |
August 10, 2023

What happens when you combine the minds of ambitious students, tech visionaries and cutting-edge autonomous vehicles? You get a unique platform for inspiring conversations about the future of tech-powered education.

Introducing "Carpool Convos," ASU Enterprise Technology's new video series in which Arizona State University leaders and students climb into the backseat of fully autonomous vehicles to discuss innovative, technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

While driving around ASU’s Tempe campus, guests share their thoughts on the intersections of technology and learning, creating a thought-provoking experience centered on modern technology.

The first season features:

Donna Kidwell, chief information security and digital trust officer.
Kate Giovacchini, executive director of engineering.
Kimberly Clark, deputy CIO of operational excellence and digital transformation.
Bobby Gray, executive director of products and projects, and digital transformation.
Elizabeth Reilley, executive director of AI acceleration.
Allison Hall, senior director of Learning Experience.
Josh Thompson, Tech Studio manager, Learning Experience Design.
Hunter Amerine, student worker, Learning Experience Design.
Toby Vaughn Kidd, director of Learning Futures Studios.
Amanda Federico, senior student studio associate, Learning Futures.

Tune into the first season here.

Donna Kidwell and Kate Giovacchini of Enterprise Technology hone their fully autonomous vehicle before diving into the future of tech-powered education at ASU.

Photo by Mike Sanchez/ASU Enterprise Technology
Kimberly Clark and Bobby Gray of ASU call in their fully autonomous ride before a lively conversation about digital transformation enhancing how students learn and thrive.

Photo by Mike Sanchez/ASU Enterprise Technology
ASU's Josh Thompson and student Hunter Amerine request their fully autonomus vehicle before talking about the future of emerging technologies at ASU.

Photo by Mike Sanchez/ASU Enterprise Technology