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Innovating for impact: Fall 2022 Semester in Review

In the fast-paced world of technology advancements, ASU’s Enterprise Technology is both driving innovation and proactively supporting both existing and emerging technologies. 

Today, we delve into the progress and transformations that took place over the Fall 2022 semester through the lens of the annual “By the Numbers” and “Semester in Review” reports. 

These reports and stories offer a closer look into Enterprise Technology’s efforts to stay at the forefront of technology in higher education and beyond.

By the Numbers

Taking a look at Enterprise Technology’s progress, the annual “By the Numbers” report highlights five strategic areas of impact – scaling, serving, learning, protecting and thriving.

Read our latest edition, which offers a deeper understanding of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge, technology-based solutions to ASU students, researchers and faculty.

Fall 2022 semester recap: Key stories

While the numbers quantify the work accomplished by our teams, the stories shared in our newsroom offer a look at the human impact of how we support ASU communities to work, learn and thrive.

In the Fall 2022 semester, a few prominent story arcs emerged from our newsroom – including Enterprise Technology’s work to support student success, our exploration into emerging technology and our efforts to close the digital divide. 

Here’s a look at our Fall 2022 semester across those story arcs.

1. Supporting student success

Enterprise Technology plays a vital role in advancing ASU’s commitment to student success through collaborative, technological innovation. From the introduction of state-of-the-art digital tools to providing ongoing support of existing resources, we are at the forefront of efforts to use technology to enhance the educational experience for all ASU learners.

Two students work on a laptop while a screen behind them displays the text "EquiBraille" on a 3D render of the product.

ASU students explore real-time braille translation in the classroom

ASU students develop EquiBraille, a braille board that uses artificial intelligence to offer visually-impaired students real-time access to written classroom material.

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Journalism students are working to create and code their own apps

Sun Devils across disciplines are taking advantage of university coding resources to build apps.

2. Exploring emerging technology at ASU

From extended reality labs to attending classes in the Metaverse, Enterprise Technology is finding innovative ways to enhance the many ways to connect and collaborate. And with a growing list of partnerships with leading tech companies, we are emerging as a model for other universities looking to stay ahead of the digital curve

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Zoom Innovation Lab at ASU fuels student-driven solutions

ASU and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. launched the Zoom Innovation Lab — providing students with the opportunity to work, learn and collaborate with industry leaders.

Student on computer at desk with screen showing the digital twin and avatar

ASUniverse to offer immersive campus experiences in the metaverse

The ASU campus of the future is here — in the metaverse.

3. Closing the digital divide in AZ

For millions of people living in low-income and marginalized communities, reliable high-speed internet access remains out of reach – hindering their ability to access educational research, job opportunities and essential services. That’s why teams at Enterprise Technology have linked up with community leaders and local governments to help close the digital divide in Arizona.

internet

$34.6M investment in ASU to help create reliable internet access and training for the region

ASU is leading an effort to bridge this divide — working with community and government partners to provide internet access to people in need.

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Fostering human-centered support: Key findings from working with Arizonans to close the digital divide

ASU's Experience Center is working with community partners to provide a direct support line for individuals or families in Arizona interested in applying for the ACP