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DevHacks 2025 Ignites Innovation at Arizona State University
DevHacks 2025, the premier hackathon organized by DevLabs at Arizona State University, brought together over 200 innovative minds for a high-energy, 24-hour product-building sprint on March 29–30. The event was more than a competition—it was a launchpad for the next generation of developers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. With over 50 groundbreaking projects submitted and $2,000 in…
An emphasis on community-focused engineering
Two recent events at the Arizona State University West Valley campus put a spotlight on student projects that are striving to lay groundwork for building stronger communities. At a recent Entrepreneurship + Value Creation Demo Day event, several groups of students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU, presented projects to which they applied…
Scaling Mount Everest in the Classroom: TMC 330 and Gamifying Leadership at ASU
Course Stories, Season 6, Episode 5: Scaling Mount Everest in the Classroom: TMC 330 and Gamifying Leadership at ASU Overview Ready for a story of educational evolution? On the latest episode of Course Stories, we dive into the inspiring transformation of TMC 330: Leading the Enterprise. What happens when you take a good course and…
Master of Science in Innovation and Venture Development Thought Leadership
ASU’s Master of Science in Innovation and Venture Development is for ambitious, bold, creative thinkers with an insatiable desire to start something that makes a difference in the world. Learn about our educational leadership in this important domain here.
ASU sophomore wins $100K prize in inaugural Inferno Cup
An Arizona State University sophomore won $100,000 for his venture at the inaugural Inferno Invitational Startup Cup on Monday.
Sandul Gangodagamage, a double major in computer science and business law, won the grand prize for his startup Legion Platforms, a multiplayer gaming platform that can be accessed with slow internet speeds, beating out eight other student-led ventures.
Scaling Mount Everest in the Classroom: TMC 330 and Gamifying Leadership at ASU
Course Stories, Season 6, Episode 5: Scaling Mount Everest in the Classroom: TMC 330 and Gamifying Leadership at ASU Overview Ready for a story of educational evolution? On the latest episode of Course Stories, we dive into the inspiring transformation of TMC 330: Leading the Enterprise. What happens when you take a good course and…
ASU Tech Devils Embark on Exclusive Innovation Retreat to Silicon Valley
Tempe, AZ, May 8, 2024 — Sixteen of Arizona State University’s top eSeed-funded venture founders, along with other ASU student entrepreneurs, recently concluded an illuminating and immersive innovation retreat in Silicon Valley from May 2-4, 2024. Hosted by Mr. Tom Prescott, lead benefactor of the eSeed Challenge, and supported by members of the ASU community,…
Engineering Students Seek to Revolutionize the Way People Shop for Clothes:
Ken Fitzgerald, a Barrett Honors student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, alongside his cofounder, Matt Groholski, a Computer Science major, have combined their expertise to address a growing issue in e-commerce. Shopping for clothes online can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process. Fitzgerald and Groholski saw an opportunity to simplify this experience by utilizing AI-powered recommendations…
Connecting Honors Engineering to an Entrepreneurial start-up – Entrepreneur & Value Creation
Engineering is a very technical field with lots of numbers and statistics. But with some creativity, an engineering degree can transform into a real business. Jacob Gimbel, a Barrett Honors college student studying Engineering Management, has always had many ideas for businesses but nowhere to go. “Coming up with ideas for businesses is the easy…
Problem or Opportunity? The Entrepreneurial Mindset
The entrepreneurial mindset involves more than just the desire to own a company. This mindset is adapted by individuals who strive to make the world a better place. Entrepreneurs see problems as opportunities for future solutions, rather than setbacks. Barrett, The Honors College student, Haley Singer, is getting a Bachelor of Science in Business Entrepreneurship,…