Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing at ASU

Director Dr. Troy McDaniel’s project, “Storytelling Robots to Assist Older Adults with Dementia and Their Caregivers,” is one of four projects recently selected for support by the Institute Technical Advisory and Executive Advisory Boards. The project builds on recommendations from the ’s Association to engage in and to combat . Other team members include student Jordan Miller, as well as Dr. Lauren Withycombe Keeler, Dr. Michael Bernstein, and Yatiraj Shetty. Congratulations!

ASU and Zimin Foundation partner for future of urban tech The new Zimin Institute for Smart, Sustainable Cities supports applied research projects to drive a people-centric vision for the future of cities.

Congratulations to our Founding Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, who was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the new National Science Foundation Director! You will be missed at ASU and we are so excited for you!

National Science Board NSB governs NSF, develops Science and Engineering Indicators, and advises the President and Congress on S&E policy, research and education issues.

Arizona State University has launched ASU For You, in which they have gathered some of their most valuable learning tools in one place to meet ALL learners where they are, both in terms of physical location and educational needs: https://asuforyou.asu.edu/

ASU For You includes many learning tools at no cost such as virtual field trips; library access; video lessons, labs and simulations in K-12 subject areas; badge and certificate programs in areas such as health and well-being, smart cities and environmental science; tutoring, online courses and training videos for teachers or parents teaching from home; and courses for college credit.

While these resources are valuable at any time, they are particularly relevant today given the circumstances we all face with .