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🚀 Highlights from the Slingshot Challenge summer camp at ASU West Valley campus! 🌟 From hands-on projects to inspiring workshops, our goal is to ignite students' passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) and open doors to exciting educational and career paths. Here's to the next generation of innovators! 🔬🎨

Exciting news from Dr. Harris’ Lab. He introduced the new 3D optical scanner at the School of Interdisciplinary Forensics. This cutting-edge tool will enhance his research in forensic archaeology and taphonomy, focusing on peri and post-mortem skeletal changes. By producing high-resolution 3D images of bone surface modifications, Dr. Harris and his team are building probability models to identify trauma marks with unprecedented accuracy. Kudos to the students contributing to this groundbreaking work starting this fall! Learn more about the degrees offered at the School of Interdisciplinary Forensics: https://newcollege.asu.edu/school-interdisciplinary-forensics

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from ASU! 🇺🇸
Wishing everyone a joyful and safe 4th of July! Take this time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy the company of your loved ones. ❤️💙

Jennifer Schulte has received the Academic Personnel College Contact Spotlight Award! 🌟 Jennifer was selected for her exceptional performance, innovation, creativity, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, initiative, service, contribution, professional development, ethical conduct, and integrity.Join us in celebrating Jennifer's remarkable and well-earned achievement! 🎊👏

🌟 Only a few days left to register! 🌟

Don't miss out on the FREE summer camp at the ASU West Valley campus from July 8-11! 🎉 The Slingshot Challenge in the Box is perfect for 13-18-year-olds passionate about video creation. 🎥
Join us to gear up for the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge competition! This camp aims to boost students' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) and promote exciting education and career paths in these fields. 🚀🔬🎨📐https://strongtiesaz.org/register/ngsc/

🌞🔥 Ready to beat the heat and experience something cool? Join us for Experience ASU at ASU's West Valley campus this summer! 🌴✨ We’ve got tours every week. Schedule yours at https://visit.asu.edu/schedule

At the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (SHArCS), we invite students to think critically about the human experience and communicate effectively. Our programs encourage exploration within, outside, and across the boundaries of traditional liberal arts disciplines. 🌍🖋️
Discover a world where creativity meets critical thinking and where you can shape your future while making a meaningful impact! 🌟🎓View degree offered: https://newcollege.asu.edu/sharcs

FREE summer camp at the ASU West Valley campus from July 8-11. The Slingshot Challenge in the Box is designed for 13-18-year-olds and focuses on video creation for the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge competition. Application close: June 30, 2024
This is a unique chance for young minds to learn, create, and explore impactful ways to take action. Register here: https://strongtiesaz.org/youth-events/slingshot2024/
📅 Dates: July 8-11
📍 Location: ASU West Valley Campus
💲 Cost: FREE

🌟 Discover the ASU Emotion Lab! 🌟

Associate Professor Nicole Roberts leads this active research and teaching lab in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the fascinating world of emotions. Our research includes:
🔍 What is an "adaptive" emotional response?
🧠 What compels us to be more emotionally reactive at one moment over another?
🌪️ Why are our emotions so difficult to control?
Dive into our work and uncover the mysteries of human emotion! Learn more:https://www.asuemotionlab.com/research/

Get ready for the Coolest welcome back party at ASU West Valley!💦🥳 Join us for an epic afternoon of water slides, free food, games, music, and more on August 29th from 4-7 p.m. outside the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.https://asuevents.asu.edu/SWAT24

Assistant Professor Lauren Weidner has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Award! 🌍✨She will undertake a project at Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia, within the field of environmental science. The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes knowledge exchange and international partnerships. Weidner is among over 400 U.S. experts participating annually.This incredible opportunity offers countless benefits for our students: gaining insights into international environmental science practices, access to cutting-edge research and collaborative projects and experiencing diverse perspectives and cultural enrichment.

Get ready to thrive in this dynamic living experience!🥳Join the trailblazers who will be among the first residents of ASU's newest residential community, Casa del Valle, on the West Valley campus. Opening its doors in Fall 2024, this cutting-edge residence will be your home away from home, whether you're a second-year Sun Devil, a first- or second-year Barrett, the Honors College student, or an upper-division student looking to renew your journey with us. As a member of this new community, you'll have the opportunity to chart your path to success, explore innovative approaches to learning, and live your dreams.https://housing.asu.edu/housing-communities/residential-colleges/casa-del-valle

FREE summer camp at the ASU West Valley campus from July 8-11. The Slingshot Challenge in the Box is designed for 13-18-year-olds and focuses on video creation for the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge competition. During this intensive and collaborative camp, participants will:
- Develop design thinking skills
- Enhance storytelling abilities
- Learn video production techniques
- Gain AI literacy
This is a unique chance for young minds to learn, create, and explore impactful ways to take action. Register here: https://strongtiesaz.org/youth-events/slingshot2024/
📅 Dates: July 8-11
📍 Location: ASU West Valley Campus
💲 Cost: FREE

Associate Professor Joel Nishimura and Associate Teaching Professor Anna Cunningham recently contributed to an article about changing ChatGPT’s system prompts to help create content misunderstandings that students can correct. Explore how students can learn by teaching AI agents with intentional misunderstandings. Joel and Anna share insights and examples of how this approach can transform classrooms. Read the article here https://ow.ly/b4eb50SlVIy

🎓 Still thinking about your next big step? Good news! There's still time to apply for our Fall 2024 graduate programs at ASU's New College. 🚀
Explore your options and join a community of innovators and thinkers. Check out our programs and start your application today! 📚✨https://newcollege.asu.edu/admissions/graduate

🌟 What an incredible workshop with our ASU students, led by Julia Sarreal, Associate Professor of Latin American History, as part of the Global Intensive Experience! 🌎✨Our students had the opportunity to learn about and engage with Trama Textiles, a cooperative of talented female Maya backstrap loom weavers from Guatemala. Their artistry and dedication are truly inspiring. Thank you, Professor Sarreal, for guiding the students through this enriching cultural experience! 🙌💫 Learn more about Global Intensive Experience: https://newcollege.asu.edu/study-abroad-igle/gie

Dive In Movie — 'Moana'🎬🏊
🗓 Friday, July 26
⏰ 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
📍 West Valley campus

Grab your swimsuits and towels and dive in for a journey across the ocean as Moana sails the high seas to save her people!
Our poolside movie will feature a raffle giveaway and food and drinks available for purchase. This event is open to all.https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/west-valley-forward-dive-movie-moana

Alexandra Carstensen, Assistant Professor at the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is leading the innovative Thinking Across Languages and Contexts Lab! Students have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and insights into how language shapes our thoughts and behaviors across different contexts. 🌐🧠Learn more about the SSBS labs: https://lnkd.in/gr_pY8kE

We are thrilled to announce a FREE summer camp at the ASU West Valley campus from July 8-11. The Slingshot Challenge in the Box is designed for 13-18-year-olds and focuses on video creation for the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge competition. During this intensive and collaborative camp, participants will:
- Develop design thinking skills
- Enhance storytelling abilities
- Learn video production techniques
- Gain AI literacy
This is a unique chance for young minds to learn, create, and explore impactful ways to take action. Register here: https://strongtiesaz.org/youth-events/slingshot2024/

📅 Dates: July 8-11
📍 Location: ASU West Valley Campus
💲 Cost: FREE

Congratulations to Dr. Louis Mendoza who will serve as the Interim Director for School of Interdisciplinary Forensics! 📣 Dr. Mendoza served as the Director of our School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies for 8 years. During his tenure, he launched numerous new programs and initiated a re-imagining of the unit, contributing significantly to its recent successes. Dr. Mendoza's primary area of scholarship is in Latina/o literary and cultural studies, but he also has a strong focus on Prison Literature. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mendoza to his new role! 👏

Grab your swimsuits and towels and dive in on Friday, July 26, for a journey across the ocean as Moana sails the high seas to save her people!🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂
Our poolside movie will feature a raffle giveaway and food and drinks available for purchase.🎬 This event is open to all.https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/west-valley-forward-dive-movie-moana

Dr. Kuai Xu will be stepping in as the Interim Director of School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences for the coming fiscal year! 🎓✨ Dr. Xu is a renowned scholar whose expertise spans computer science, network security, machine learning, and big data. His groundbreaking work has received prestigious support from numerous sources, including the National Science Foundation. Let's give Dr. Xu a warm welcome and look forward to an inspiring year ahead! 🙌📚

Save the date for the 2024 Biz 2 Biz Expo: 🗓August 7, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Sun Devil Fitness Complex West. It is free to attend and open to all students, faculty, staff, and the public. The 2024 Biz 2 Biz Expo offers an unparalleled
opportunity for businesses throughout the West
Valley to showcase their products/services to
decision-makers and buyers!
https://allevents.in/glendale/west-valley-biz-2-biz-expo-2024/200026502086252

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Alejandro Acierto! 🎉Professor Acierto has received the Outstanding Interdisciplinary Practice award. 🏆 Your expertise and dedication are a tremendous tribute to our students and community. Thank you for your exceptional service and inspiring leadership!

📣 Exciting News from New College! 🎓✨
Did you know New College now offers Psychology with a concentration in Sport Psychology? 🧠⚽
Our MS program in psychology, specializing in sports psychology, is designed to prepare students to apply their knowledge and skills to support the health and achievements of individuals in sports settings. 🏃‍♂️ Additionally, our program focuses on fostering more harmonious, equitable, and inclusive societies.https://newcollege.asu.edu/admissions/graduate/Sport-psych-ms

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿
Did you know New College now offers incredible new programs in Biology? 🎓🌍
Check out our latest degrees: Biology (Environmental Science) BA and Biology (Environmental Science) BS📚
https://newcollege.asu.edu/bachelors-degrees/majorinfo/ASLSCEJBA/undergrad/false/437

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Heather Smith-Cannoy has accepted the position of Director of our School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS)! 🎉 Internationally acclaimed scholar, renowned for her groundbreaking work in human rights, s*x trafficking, and international law, Dr. Smith-Cannoy’s visionary leadership is set to guide SSBS towards new heights, fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are incredibly fortunate to have her expertise and passion leading our school.

Explore the elements with Disney Pixar’s latest movie - “Elemental”! Whether you feel the burn for adventure or you go with the flow, this movie offers a joyous time for all.
There will be a raffle giveaway and food and drinks for purchase. This event is open to all on Friday, May 31. Register now. https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/west-valley-forward-movies-lawn-elemental?eventDate=2024-05-31