ASU New College at West Valley campus

Before sunrise, faculty and students from ASU's School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences were already hard at work on San Diego Bay.

Dr. Alli Cramer and her student researchers took advantage of the morning's low tide to install panels of experimental materials they designed and fabricated in her West Valley campus lab. Over the next year, they'll monitor how marine life, including algae, barnacles, clams and other organisms, colonizes each material to better understand which surfaces best support biodiversity.

This research, supported by the Port of San Diego, is helping create healthier, more diverse marine ecosystems while giving students valuable hands-on research experience from the lab to the field.

Whether you're joining us from across Arizona or across the globe, your ASU family is excited to welcome you. Here's to new beginnings, lifelong friendships and an unforgettable year ahead!

🔗 Check your e-Welcome Packet before you arrive and get ready to call ASU home.
https://issuu.com/docs/3900bc3b242c6b7bcd5501b67f5bfb6b

Arizona State University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to lead an innovative research project using artificial intelligence to strengthen the reliability of the nation's electrical grid.
The project brings together experts from ASU, national laboratories, and leading universities to create practical solutions that improve grid resilience, reduce costs, and support a more secure and sustainable energy future for communities across the country. 🌎🔋

Congratulations to the ASU researchers driving innovation that will help power the future!

https://news.asu.edu/20260722-science-and-technology-asu-awarded-doe-genesis-mission-grant-electrical-grid-reliability

The West Valley Garden is growing—and soon campus will be full of students ready to grow alongside it. 🌱

Learn how you can volunteer, connect with the community and support sustainable gardening this semester.
https://newcollege.asu.edu/west-valley-gardens

What if AI belonged to everyone—not just the companies building it?

Imagine designing AI that supports forests, communities and the public good.

At our NordiCHI 2026 workshop, we'll explore how participatory co-design, Solarpunk thinking and the Nordic concept of Jokaisenoikeudet ("Every Person's Right") can inspire more equitable, sustainable approaches to AI for natural environments.

Join researchers, designers and practitioners for a day of collaborative activities, speculative design and interdisciplinary discussion.

🌿 Learn more and apply to participate: https://nordichi-solarpunk.com/

Arizona's future depends on a strong, adaptable workforce—and New College is helping prepare the next generation of leaders.

From healthcare and education to psychology, forensic science, technology and the social sciences, New College students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive in Arizona's evolving economy.

Not every career starts with a perfect plan.

For one ASU alum, an unexpected path led to the career she was truly meant to pursue. Her story is a reminder that staying curious, embracing new opportunities and trusting the journey can open doors you never expected.

Read how her ASU experience helped shape a meaningful career:https://news.asu.edu/b/20260720-path-she-didnt-plan-led-one-asu-alum-career-she-was-meant