Arizona State University astrophysics student and full-time staff member Shireen Dooling grew up gazing at the stars. Now, thanks to her love of challenge and a prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship, she’ll have the opportunity to intern with NASA this summer.

A mentoring program in the Arizona Cancer Evolution (ACE) Center provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experience and career skills.

ASU alumna Demi George couldn’t find a swimsuit that fit right. So she designed one and launched her swimwear business, HeartGlass, with help from resources facilitated by the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute.

From tiny, colorful hummingbirds to massive birds of prey, ASU’s large and diverse Ornithology Collection offers a powerful educational resource that holds answers for conservation and research.

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