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1️⃣ The BLUE project: Ming Zhao, an @asuengineering associate professor, is integrating data collection and computing applications into the blue emergency call boxes across ASU’s Tempe campus to help people find the safest travel routes on campus. 🌳🎒

@NSF @TheSunDevils @MountainAmerica At 10:19 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, a @SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from @NASAKennedy in Florida, carrying a spacecraft destined for a metal-rich asteroid. #MissionToPsyche is the first @NASA deep-space mission led by ASU:

In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that nearly 40% of adults have obesity, according to the @CDCgov. And now, a new study shows a correlation with obesity and skeletal muscle health. Here’s what the research found.

Women incarcerated at Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville joined @ASU criminology and criminal justice students in the Watts 5K run/walk for charity, raising donations for the university’s annual United Way campaign. Full story:

💭 As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time for a little self-reflection. That's what #SunDevils did at @ASUChangemaker's Ignite event where students shared presentations about their passions, ideas and personal stories. Read on.

@ASU @michaelcrow 3️⃣ As temperatures fall this month, consumer spending is also predicted to dip this holiday season, according to @wpcareyschool's Hitendra Chaturvedi. Even though retailers are lengthening their shopping season, it may not be enough. 🛍️🛒

🎓👏 Going to college has always been on Colton Cagle’s mind. Thanks to the @ASU and @starbucks partnership, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and media studies through @ASUOnline and @Cronkite_ASU. Read on (via @AhwatukeeFN).

🐝 @ASU researchers are studying how bees and ant colonies solve challenges, manage risks to the colony and efficiently divide labor — inspiring ways for humans and technology to operate effectively in challenging environments. Full story:

#ICYMI: The President’s Awards ceremony recognized several initiatives within @ASU that showed excellence in sustainability, innovation, global engagement and social embeddedness. Here’s a look at the 2023 winners.

🙌 Nathan Newman, an emeritus professor in @asuengineering, was named a 2023 fellow of the American Ceramic Society in recognition for his contributions to scientific and engineering fields. Learn about his journey.