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Creating solutions that matter to you

There's a reason research matters. It creates technologies, medicines and other answers to the biggest challenges we face.

There is a longstanding agreement between the U.S. government and America’s universities to conduct research on behalf of the country. That research touches your life in numerous ways every day, from the roads you drive on to the phone in your pocket. In the video below, ASU President Michael Crow talks about the "invisible hand" of university researchers.

But that agreement between the U.S. government and university researchers — and all the economic and societal benefits that come from such research — has recently been put at risk.

Further Evidence

Tangible impacts of ASU research

First responders

Faculty are working directly with police, fire and more to boost recruitment, training and well-being of front-line workers.

Road costs

A 6-month transit repair that only takes 10 days, at a fraction of the cost? It's possible, thanks to ASU concrete research.

Cancer

Sometimes cancer research starts in surprising places — like studying sponges that can withstand lethal levels of radiation.

Heat

From road coatings to a sweating manikin, these ASU research projects are helping Arizonans keep their cool.

Hydration

A team is using athlete nutrition expertise to help prevent heat-related illnesses for thousands of construction workers across the nation.

Solving crimes

From analyzing crime scenes to fighting elder abuse, forensic scientists work to make communities safer.

AI

Preventing crop shortages, creating advances in health care — there's more to artificial intelligence research than you might think.

Health

Linking gut health and Alzheimer's, fighting diabetes in kids, reducing autism symptoms: Researchers work to keep us healthy.

Military

ASU is making a real impact through programs that improve veterans' well-being, boost education or contribute to national defense.

The planet's genes

Mapping the DNA of over 1 million species could lead to new medicines and other solutions to human problems.

Middle age

Middle-aged adults face a range of unique challenges. ASU scientists are developing solutions to make midlife better.

Substance abuse

Rates of teen smoking and drinking have fallen in the past 20 years, and ASU research played a part.

Entrepreneurship

Initiatives and degrees that support enterprising individuals and meet the market's needs.

Free speech

ASU's top-ranked efforts include events featuring a range of voices, student workshops, educational programming and more.

A 1st in research

ASU is building the world's first compact X-ray free electron laser to advance biomedical research, renewable energy and computing.

Microelectronics

Research being done right here in Arizona will lead to a stronger local economy, more reliable technology, and a future where our computers and devices do the impossible.

Organ transplants

Research into the decision-making process that moves organs through to be transplanted is helping address a national kidney donation shortage.

Data corruption

A professor is working to improve the reliability and function of data servers, keeping your information more secure.

Space research

Slowing or interrupting space research brings the risk of weakening our ability to spot — and stop — the threat of asteroids and meteor strikes on Earth. Prominent space scientists Phil Christensen and Jim Bell explain why any reduction to planetary defense is a bad idea.

Learn more about how ASU is creating solutions

Visit research.asu.edu to explore the impact, growth and rankings in research at ASU.