Office of Applied Innovation

The Office of Applied Innovation identifies and applies emerging scientific, technological, design and policy innovations to advance ASU's teaching and learning mission. We focus on improving the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities we serve by expanding access to educational and economic opportunity.

The Office advances partnerships between ASU and innovative, mission-driven actors and networks in Arizona, nationwide and worldwide.

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ASU transportation study supports expanded autonomous vehicle use

A new study conducted by Arizona State University reveals public enthusiasm for greater use of autonomous vehicles, or AVs. Participants in a six-month experiment among older and disabled residents in the Phoenix metro area said they felt AV services were safe, convenient and even preferable to traditional taxis or ride-share options.

ASU partners with 37 organizations to support higher education goals.

The Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity consists of nearly 40 educational institutions working together to build an inclusive learning environment

$6.5M Helios grant fuels data-driven Decision Center for Educational Excellence to help guide policy, increase postsecondary completion

Arizona State University and Helios Education Foundation announced June 18 a five-year expansion of their partnership to enhance the work of the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence (affiliated with the Office of Applied Innovation), amounting to an additional $6.5 million dollars to improve educational outcomes in the state.

ASU team finds success in Alliance for the American Dream finals

Enfuego Technologies uses artificial intelligence to optimize resumes and the job search process with the goal of increasing middle-class incomes by at least 10%.

Putting a dent in plastic waste. November 12, 2021. Office of Applied Innovation alumnus, Tyler Eglen, shares about the work he conducted as part of the office's Graduate Immersion Program. Tyler is now continuing to lead the work as a full time staff member at ASU. Read More
ASU acts fast to help nurses transition to ICU. July 14, 2020. Edson College of Nursing, Office of Applied Innovation and The Learning Enterprise collaborate on free, online continuing education course. Read More
ASU's Social Embeddedness Network Conference has record turnout in virtual format. April 2, 2021. Applied Innovation's Faith Dalzell shared her experiences during the first day of the conference in a Lightning Talk called “Walking Through the Forest: A Student Perspective on Integrating Social Embeddedness.” Read More
New ASU student engagement initiative hopes for a better tomorrow. February 23, 2021. TomorrowTalks brings the thought leaders of today in conversation with the changemakers of tomorrow. Office of Applied Innovation Student Innovation Analyst, Bailey Shaw, led opportunties for student engagement with TomorrowTalks. Read More
Science policy: For the public, by the public. February 10, 2021. Along with hard facts and data, science and technology policymakers must also grapple with matters of public value, like concerns about who benefits from science or how safe a new technology is. Read More

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