Institutes and initiatives

The ASU Knowledge Enterprise supports several interdisciplinary research institutes and initiatives. These universitywide research centers enable scientists and scholars to collaborate freely across disciplines; connect researchers with clinical, government and corporate partners; and provide the teams and infrastructure to win significant funding opportunities.

Our institutes and initiatives explore some of the world’s most complex challenges arising from population growth, urbanization, globalization and technological advancements. Through science, social science and humanities approaches, our researchers are creating innovative and sustainable solutions.

Designing and shaping a future in which Earth will thrive
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Building the future of humans in space and advancing society through exploration
Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University
Supporting entrepreneurs at ASU and in the greater community at every stage as they turn their big ideas into reality
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Pursuing projects that provide the solutions to build a better, safer world
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Transforming learning environments and experiences to empower equitable student engagement, outcomes and success
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Improving health, protecting lives and sustaining our planet
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Finding practical solutions to environmental, economic and social challenges to enable better lives
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Advancing character-driven global leadership based on security, economic opportunity, freedom and human dignity
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Addressing global security challenges in partnership with defense, development and diplomacy communities
Global Security Institute
Exploring social and scientific issues through historical, philosophical and creative perspectives
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Supporting the social sciences at ASU by helping students and faculty develop the research skills needed in today’s world
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Leading the integration of academic and commercial space enterprises
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