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Award-winning research and interdisciplinary centers and labs.
The forgotten history of the Hia-Ced O'odham
The Hia-Ced O’odham community, whose lands fall on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border, is the only Indigenous tribe in Arizona that is not federally recognized. Two Sun Devils are working to change that. ...
Perceived impact of a STEM instructor revealing LGBTQ identity to students
A new study is the first to indicate the perceived impact of an instructor revealing her LGBTQ identity to students in the U.S. ...
Shakespeare and disgust
In his forthcoming book, “Shakespeare and Disgust: The History and Science of Early Modern Revulsion,” Associate Professor of English Bradley Irish examines the way Shakespeare used disgust in his plays... .
Democracy and politics in a changing world
Faculty experts from across the university are leading research and discovery on the state of democracy, from the governance of emerging technologies to women's representation on high courts worldwide.
Faculty at The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are leading innovative research in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
Together, students and scholars engage with community partners to create public value that benefits local, national and global communities.
Nationally ranked for research expenditures.
Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university with an eye toward academic excellence. Our ambition has driven us to the top of national research rankings lists.
#1
in anthropology.
#1
in transdisciplinary research.
#3
in geological and earth sciences.
#5
in total research expenditures for public institutions without a medical school.
$166M
in research expenditures (FY24).
$834M
in external research expenditures in the past five years (FY20-24).
Top research sponsors of The College
The College's top research sponsors over the past five years include NASA ($214 million), the Department of Health and Human Services ($154 million), the National Science Foundation ($150 million), the Department of Defense ($34 million), the Department of Energy ($27 million) and the Department of Education ($19 million).
Data show top originating sponsors in millions based on research expenditures from FY2020 to 2024, for projects that recognize a unit within The College.
Unmatched access to world-class centers.
The College is home to over 50 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. Many are recognized nationally and globally for research excellence and innovation.
Problem solvers reimagining better futures.
Faculty at The College are renowned experts in their fields. Their research efforts reimagine better futures by amplifying diverse perspectives, creating equitable and sustainable solutions and driving necessary transformation. Data in this section are from January 2023.
1
National Academy of Engineering member
2
John Templeton Foundation Prize winners
2
Nobel Laureates
4
MacArthur Fellows
4
Pulitzer Prize winners
6
Sloan Research Fellows
7
American Council of Learned Societies Fellows
19
National Academy of Sciences members
24
American Academy of the Arts and Sciences members
27
American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
31
Guggenheim Fellows
100
Fulbright American Scholars
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