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Arizona State University promotes excellence in research. The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs assists faculty in making discovery possible. We support scholars from all fields to promote transdisciplinary research. We actively seek and nurture external partners, ranging from corporations to government agencies, enabling greater resources to focus on society's grand challenges. We promote innovation and entrepreneurship through diverse programs and activities.

Suntech Selects Arizona for First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Suntech cites Arizona State University’s research leadership in selecting Arizona for first U.S. manufacturing plant.
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ASU Key Member of Boeing Technology Alliance

ASU has been chosen as one of five universities to become a member of the Boeing Technology Alliance (BTA). The BTA is a network established to help Boeing identify and acquire technologies from nontraditional sources.
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'Time' names Crow a top university president to watch

Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named by Time magazine as one of the top U.S. university presidents to watch. The November 23, 2009 issue of Time includes a feature on the 10 best college presidents, which includes Michael Crow.
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Lin Wins Award for Chemical Engineering Leadership

Jerry Lin has been honored for his monumental research and educational contributions with the American Institute of Chemical Engineering Award for Excellence in Industrial Gas Technology. Just one chemical engineer in the world is selected each year.
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UAE to model new innovation center on ASU’s SkySong

A visit to the United Arab Emirates by ASU President Michael Crow and Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs R.F. “Rick” Shangraw Jr. could help the state face their most difficult challenges. The ASU representatives came to an agreement with UAE officials on replicating ASU's SkySong in their country.
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Grants to help change how we generate, consume energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded ASU two grants totaling more than $10 million for alternative energy research that are part of a special DOE program to pursue high-risk, high-reward advances with the potential to change the way the nation generates and consumes energy.
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ASU exceeds $300 million in research expenditures

ASU has topped $300 million in research expenditures for the first time in its school history. With a total of $307 million in research expenditures for FY2009 (which ended June 30), a growth of nearly 9 percent compared to FY08, ASU has made a dramatic climb in the ranks of top research universities.
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Announcements

ORSPA Training Opportunities

A number of training opportunities exist for everything from research analytics to proposal building. These are held throughout the year.
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Invest Southwest Capital Conference 2009

ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS: REGISTER NOW to apply to present at the 2009 Invest Southwest Conference!
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Institute for Humanities Research - Research Clusters - Join Now!

The IHR facilitates and supports diverse Research Clusters at ASU. Our aim is to assist research and communication among scholars and to enrich the intellectual climate of the university. The Research Clusters may serve as an entry point for faculty to engage with the IHR.
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PRIDE "This Week in Funding" Opportunities

This Week in Funding brings you streamlined information regarding Limited Submissions deadlines, the latest funding opportunities from selected agencies, Internal Grant opportunities, and upcoming Events.
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