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The School for the Future of Innovation in Society (SFIS) is a transdisciplinary unit at the vanguard of ASU’s commitment to linking innovation to public value. We are pursuing a vision of responsible innovation that anticipates challenges and opportunities, integrates diverse knowledge and perspectives, and engages broad audiences. By examining the ways we translate imagination into innovation — and how we blend technical and social concerns along the way — we learn to build a future for everyone.

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'Future Rising' looks back to design for the future

When you envision the future, what image springs to mind? A joyful social gathering in a postpandemic world? A sea of solar panels or a skyline of billowing smokestacks?

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

Engineering shapes almost every facet of how humans live, putting pressure on engineers to constantly deliver new and better solutions to social and technological challenges.

Ocean plastic does not lead to marine life population decline, ASU study shows

The carcass of an albatross chick, covered in bottle caps. A dead sperm whale on a Scottish beach, stomach full of debris. Horrifying images, to be sure.

Creative nonfiction pioneer on his 'last 8,000 days'

Lee Gutkind has made several costume changes in his life. The fatigues of the U.S. Coast Guard. The leather of a biker. The black T-shirt of a beatnik. The tweed of a college professor.

ASU student leads 'Million Girls Moonshot' movement at Intel Foundation

As STEM careers move toward closing the gender gap, engaging girls early on in science and technology is essential.

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	ASU Book Group: 'The Weight of Light' Edited by Joey Eschrich and Clark A. Miller Online	October 28, 2020 - 12:00pm
	Enlightening Lunch - a discussion on the JEDI initiative Zoom	October 28, 2020 - 12:00pm
	SEEK Energy Stewardship and Climate Action workshop Online	October 30, 2020 - 9:00am
	Informational Interviews Zoom	November 5, 2020 - 12:00pm

The future is for everyone

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'Future Rising' looks back to design for the future

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

Ocean plastic does not lead to marine life population decline, ASU study shows

Creative nonfiction pioneer on his 'last 8,000 days'

ASU student leads 'Million Girls Moonshot' movement at Intel Foundation

News

'Future Rising' looks back to design for the future

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

Ocean plastic does not lead to marine life population decline, ASU study shows

Creative nonfiction pioneer on his 'last 8,000 days'

ASU student leads 'Million Girls Moonshot' movement at Intel Foundation

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School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University

ASU School for the future of Innovation: State of the school 2020-2021 AY

How solar saves sea turtles and the future of fishing: Jesse Senko: Arizona State University (ASU)

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