Professor Jordan will cover some of the history and important recent discoveries in quantum physics, focusing on the theme of quantum measurement. Topics such as measurement reversal, entanglement by measurement, and how a quantum measurement can be continuous will be covered at an accessible level. The talk is reflective of his forthcoming book, Quantum Measurement: Theory and Practice, which he has written with his co-author, Irfan Siddiqi (University of California, Berkeley).
Join us to discuss workforce development at the Arizona Space Summit, where academia, industry, and government team up to build the space ecosystem of tomorrow.
Join celebrated gardener, writer, and historian Abra Lee for a special event at Desert Botanical Garden on March 6. Lee will share stories behind key figures from her upcoming book Conquer the Soil. Her talk will focus on the lives of African Americans with careers in horticulture and gardening. In collaboration with ASU's Project Humanities, Lee will be joined by local gardeners and horticulturalists for a discussion about empowering lives through gardening.
5K: Lace up your running shoes and bring your energy for a fun, vibrant event!
This event is hosted at Arizona State University, West Valley campus in Glendale and will feature a 5K along with a cool off market directly after, featuring local businesses and food vendors.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of soul-stirring jazz, R&B and Motown melodies as the exceptional Sandra Bassett takes over ASU Kerr, where she will captivate you and transport you to a world of music. Sandra and her band will bring you music that will take you on a journey of classic and contemporary songs that will have something for every music enthusiast.
ASU Film and Media Studies professor Kevin Sandler discusses the 54-year history of Scooby-Doo, from its origins on Saturday morning television to more contemporary incarnations like the feature film "Scoob!" and the Max streaming series "Velma."
Leading science fiction writer Ted Chiang visits Humanities Institute as the 2024 Distinguished Lecturer, in conversation with Matt Bell, Director of The ASU Worldbuilding Initiative.
How do we understand nature? How do we understand ourselves? How do we create a better future in a world that is ever-changing?
We need stories to guide us, and for more than three decades the contemporary writer Ted Chiang has provided them.
“Exhalation by Ted Chiang is a collection of short stories that will make you think, grapple with big questions, and feel more human.” –Barack Obama
Enjoy an evening of desserts and food for the spirit and soul as we witness the opening night of the Black Theatre Troupe’s production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson to raise funds for our Homeless Outreach.
Play Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1990, this play is about the Charles family and an heirloom piano that holds the ghosts of the family's past. As the family grapples with their history and the legacy of slavery, they confront questions of identity, heritage, and the price of the "American Dream."
NASA: Mars likely has an active biosphere but it is up to private organizations to find it