Poll: Presidential race is about even in Arizona Oct 30, 2008
The survey by KAET-TV and Arizona State University shows 46 percent of registered voters in Arizona support McCain, while 44 percent favor Obama. Nine percent were undecided. (FOX 11, AZ)
Anti-gay marriage groups look for Arizona reversal Oct 30, 2008
The Associated Press Published: October 30, 2008. Arizona has been a disappointment to anti-gay marriage activists since 2006, when the state became the first in the United States to reject a ballot measure banning same-sex marriage. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Oct 30, 2008
" comments that were put there for no apparent reason whatsoever (f you don't care, why comment?), sanctimonious "we shouldn't explore space until we've fed every last human being on earth" (with that attitude, we never would have emerged from caves if we had to hold up progress for the stragglers who couldn't quite get the hang of throwing rocks) and doomsday "we don't deserve to explore other planets because we can't solve our problems with war/politics/the tax code/missing socks. " Just... (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Mercury flyby reveals new oddities Oct 30, 2008
We really want to get into orbit so we can get some geochemical measurements of this material so I can stop saying blue material, said Mark Robinson, a Messenger co-investigator at Arizona State University, adding that the odd stuff could be some sort of opaque mineral. Messenger, short for MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging, is the first spacecraft to take a close look at Mercury since NASAs Mariner 10 probe zipped by the planet three times in 1974 and 1975. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fox Sports Arizona To Televise ASU-Washington Game On November 8 Oct 30, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... Fox Sports Arizona televises the most regional sports action in the state and is the exclusive cable television home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Mercury. (Thesundevils.com)
Sun Devil Fans Score Touchdown With Integrated Wireless Program From AT&T Oct 30, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Athletics News ... AT and Arizona State University Athletics today announced the launch of an integrated wireless and texting program to keep Sun Devil fans further connected to their favorite ASU sports teams whether they're at the game or on the go ... Arizona State University is one of 22 collegiate athletic programs nationwide to participate in ATtegrated wireless and texting program, which is one the largest wireless collegiate programs of... (Thesundevils.com)
Football Heads To Corvallis For Meeting With Oregon State Oct 30, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... MAROON AND GOLDEN ANNIVERSARYASU is celebrating 50 years at Sun Devil Stadium, home stadium of the Arizona State University football team ... HELMETS AND MORTAR BOARDSSeven members of the 2008 Sun Devil football team have already earned their degrees from Arizona State University. (Thesundevils.com)
Tiny Mercury Had Huge Volcanic Eruptions Oct 30, 2008
"Mercury's crust is more analogous to a marbled cake than a layered cake, said co-investigator Mark Robinson of Arizona State University. MESSENGER's third and final flyby is scheduled for September 29, 2009. LATEST NEWS VIDEOS SOURCES AND RELATED WEB SITES ADVERTISEMENT LATEST PHOTOS IN THE NEWS EMAIL NEWSLETTERPhotos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. Please enter a valid email address Thank You!... (National Geographic)
US space probe completes successful Mercury fly-pass Oct 30, 2008
"Mercury's surface is more homogeneously ancient and heavily cratered, with large extents of younger volcanic plains lying within and between giant impact basins," said co-investigator Mark Robinson of Arizona State University in Tempe. Mercury is the closest of all the planets to the Sun, and because of the high-risks of its proximity -- the Sun's enormous gravitational pull, and massively high levels of radiation -- it is one of the most mysterious bodies in the solar system, even though it is... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
College Affair Magazine launches interactive Web site Oct 30, 2008
Magazine, a publication geared toward Arizona State University students, has entered the digital realm this month with a Web site, www. collegeaffairmagazine. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Dead Little Mercury Was Once Alive With Volcanoes Oct 30, 2008
"The bottom line is volcanism was very important in the history of Mercury," Mark Robinson of Arizona State University, another scientist working on the mission, told reporters. Zuber said the widespread volcanism may have occurred 3. (Planet Ark, United States)
NASA finds Mercury more dynamic than thought Oct 30, 2008
That led Arizona State University geologist Mark Robinson to speculate that the mineral is important but still unknown stuff ejected from Mercury's large core in the volcanic eruptions. That material was seen with NASA's first partial view of Mercury by Mariner 10 in the 1970s. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU Heads to Oregon for Pac-10 Cross Country Meet Oct 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Cross Country ... - The championship portion of the 2008 season gets underway this weekend in Oregon for the Arizona State University cross country team as the Sun Devils travel to Springfield Country Club for the 2008 Pac-10 Championships on Friday afternoon in Springfield, Ore. (Thesundevils.com)
Trilogy communities go solar Oct 29, 2008
The move toward solar is reminiscent of what many home builders did in the late 1970s and early 1980s: They installed better insulation and other energy-saving standards in response to skyrocketing oil prices, said Jay Butler, director of the at Arizona State University. The challenge for sustainable homes is determining whether the trend will last beyond the current decline in fuel prices, Butler said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
OSU bonfire will launch homecoming weekend Oct 29, 2008
On tap are factual and fun classes for alumni, class reunions, a parade and of course the Beavers football game against Arizona State University on Saturday night. This is the third year of the new homecoming parade. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Supercomputer provides massive computational boost to biomedical research at TGen Oct 29, 2008
TGen supercomputer at Arizona State University can do 50 trillion operations per second ... Oct. 29, 2008 -- In less time than the blink of an eye, the Translational Genomics Research Institute's new supercomputer at Arizona State University can do operations equal to every dollar in the recent Wall Street bailout ... About the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. (EurekAlert!)
Wilhelm is ISU award recipient Oct 28, 2008
Wilhelm's attitude of progressive change has allowed numerous school districts and research universities, such as Iowa State University and Arizona State University, to benefit and grow from his wealth of knowledge and passion for technology education. His 2004 grant from the Intel Corporation provided ASU students with a multimedia lab to enhance their learning and their professional practice in the area of teacher education. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Arizona Saves to host Nov. 5 symposium Oct 28, 2008
The event will feature talks on budgeting, financial education, community development, the racial wealth divide and more, presented by representatives of the Federal Reserve, Arizona Saves, Arizona State University, Valley of the Sun United Way and other groups. The event costs $35 per person and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Ave. in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Business)
NASA To Release Science Results, Images Fromm Second Mercury Flyby Oct 28, 2008
- Mark Robinson, co-investigator and professor at Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration. Reporters may ask questions from participating NASA locations. (NASA Watch)
Mailbag: Will Mulder return to A's? Oct 28, 2008
-- Lance H., Arizona State University. I got quite a few e-mails on this topic, too, and that's typically how I decide which questions to answer each week, so here we go. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Funding, timing buoy Giffords Oct 27, 2008
"Part of it is the moneymaking machine she has," said Rudy Espino, an Arizona State University assistant political-science professor. "It's not that she is not a good politician, but when you look at the economic crisis, the state of the Republican Party, the ratings for George Bush, it makes it difficult to run against any name Democrat.". (AZCentral -- News)
It's a small World (Series) after all Oct 27, 2008
Off the field however, Siegfried, who graduated with a degree in sociology and broadcasting at Arizona State University, has led the charge for the team's increased community involvement and work with charitable organizations. Her efforts have been recognized by the Florida State League, which the Devil Rays play in, as it has nominated her for the 2008 Rawlings Female Executive of the Year the highest award given to females in the minor leagues. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Indiana University research at American Public Health Association meeting Oct 27, 2008
People taking care of more than one generation -- such as their children and parents -- engaged in fewer healthy behaviors, found a study by researchers from Indiana University and Arizona State University. As the U.S. population continues to age, more and more midlife adults find themselves similarly "sandwiched," leading the research team to conclude that "encouraging healthy behaviors among caregivers has the potential to prevent significant illness and premature mortality." The study... (EurekAlert!)
Gold Downs Maroon, 28-16, at Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs Oct 26, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Wrestling ... - With over 250 fans in attendance, including several former All-Americans and NCAA Champions, the Arizona State University wrestling program held its annual Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs Saturday morning at the Riches Wrestling Complex with the Gold team scoring a 28-16 victory in the team standings. (Thesundevils.com)
Oregon's Quick Start Too Much for Sun Devils Oct 26, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football. MULTIMEDIA. (Thesundevils.com)
By Brian Radewitz Oct 26, 2008
The Taconic Hills graduate attended Arizona State University. Both Colarusso and Pullen look to take the fight to their opponent and dominate the competition while providing entertaining matches for all MMA fans Saturday night. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
ASU Women's Basketball Inviting Local Schools to Field Trip Day on January 15 Oct 25, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Women's Basketball ... Arizona State University, the Sun Devil Women's Basketball team and Wells Fargo Bank are excited to offer your students the opportunity to visit the Tempe campus and attend a Pac-10 women's basketball game this season ... These age appropriate lessons will incorporate the state of Arizona standards for math, reading and writing while familiarizing students with the Sun Devils and Arizona State University. (Thesundevils.com)
Fox Sports Arizona Hires Daron Sutton As Its New Play-By-Play Announcer For ASU Men's Basketball Oct 25, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Men's Basketball ... Fox Sports Arizona has hired Daron Sutton to be its new play-by-play announcer for Arizona State University men's basketball telecasts ... Fox Sports Arizona televises the most regional sports action in the state and is the exclusive cable television home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Arizona... (Thesundevils.com)
Community policing program promotes citizen ownership Oct 25, 2008
Borman has a bachelors degree in communications from Arizona State University. School resource officers will wear plain clothes on campus, but Dyson said, most importantly, they will be positive role models. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Calteux Scores Win by Tech Fall to Lead First Round of Wrestle-Offs Oct 24, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Wrestling ... - The Arizona State University wrestling team held its first round of wrestle-offs Thursday afternoon at the Riches Wrestling Complex with six bouts contested to determine who would advance to the Maroon vs. Gold Wrestle-Offs on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. led the way for the six winners as he scored a 17-1 technical fall victory on the strength of reversals and back points to punch his ticket to Saturday. (Thesundevils.com)
Request Sparky Oct 24, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Athletics News ... All appearances are subject to Arizona State University approval ... Mascot appearances are only made within a 25 mile radius of the Arizona State University Tempe Campus. (Thesundevils.com)
McGrath, Phelps, Armstrong Set to Participate in Speedo Top 40 Event Oct 24, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Women's Water Polo ... - Three water polo players with ties to the Arizona State University program have been selected to participate in the 2008 Speedo Top 4 Festival this weekend (October 24-16) at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, Calif. (Thesundevils.com)
ASU president gives talk on global economy Oct 24, 2008
They are key to the solution, says Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University and former member of Iowa State University faculty. The world economy is based on knowledge now, Crow told an audience in a lecture Wednesday night at Howe Hall. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Admission imbalance reported at 2 law schools Oct 24, 2008
The report, by the Center for Equal Opportunity, shows that the number of Whites, Asians, Hispanics and African-Americans admitted to the law colleges at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona is pretty much in proportion to the number who apply. But it also finds that both schools admit minority students with lower grade-point averages and scores on the Law School Aptitude Test than non-admitted Whites. (AZCentral -- Business)
NASA Desert RATS Media Day Oct 24, 2008
Organizations involved in the test are NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston; NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida; the Smithsonian Institution of Washington, the U.S. Geological Survey, in Flagstaff; Arizona State University of Tempe; the Mars Institute in Moffett Field, Calif. and the Lunar Planetary Institute in Houston. (NASA Watch)
Oil prices could go as low as $45, gasoline to $2 to $2.50 range Oct 24, 2008
Dennis Hoffman, an economist at the Arizona State University s W.P. Carey School of Business, said the oil price drop soon could push gasoline prices below $2. 50 per gallon. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort Completes $45 Million Renewal, Blending Reverence for the Past with Relevance for the Future Oct 24, 2008
Soleri, a visionary Italian architect who settled in Scottsdale in the 1950s, has since become a local legend and a distinguished lecturer in the College of Architecture at Arizona State University. Soleri was also the recipient of a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for lifetime achievement in 2006. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making flies sick reveals new role for growth factors in immunity Oct 24, 2008
However, by infecting the common laboratory fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster with a Salmonella strain known for causing humans intestinal grief, researchers in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University have shed light on some key cell regulatory processes with broad implications for understanding embryonic development, immune function and congenital diseases in humans. Associate Professor Stuart Newfeld and laboratory coordinator Joel Frandsen, along with colleagues in the... (EurekAlert!)
Brett Wallace To Play In Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Oct 23, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Baseball ... - Former Arizona State University baseball star has been named to the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Game, which will take place on Friday, October 24 at Surprise Stadium. (Thesundevils.com)
Revolutionary paper is stronger than steel Oct 22, 2008
Separately, Japanese physicist Sumio Iijima developed a tube-shaped variation while doing research at Arizona State University. Researchers at Smalley's laboratory then inadvertently found that the tubes would stick together when disbursed in a liquid suspension and filtered through a fine mesh, producing a thin film -- buckypaper. (CNN -- Tech)
W.P. Carey to induct Crown, Edmunds, Hobbs Oct 22, 2008
The Hall of Fame was established in 1977 to honor successful alumni who have made significant contributions to their profession, the community and the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Crown is co-founder and chairman emeritus of Insight Enterprises Inc., which sells computers and related products to small and midsize businesses. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Chamber names Athena winners Oct 22, 2008
Klein, a former Arizona State University student, three years ago founded Youth Re:Action Corps with a $1,000 grant from the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative. She grew the organization to a $500,000 budget, funding service-based student clubs at 15 high schools in Arizona and California. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Tulsa to Honor Cooper and Largent at UCF Game Sunday Oct 21, 2008
He left Tulsa to take the head coaching position at Arizona State University, and later became the head coach at Ohio State University. Cooper is the fifth player or coach from The University of Tulsa to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Sun Devil Wrestling Set to Hold Wrestle-Offs This Week in Tempe Oct 21, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Wrestling ... - The Arizona State University wrestling team will hold its annual Maroon & Gold Wrestle-Offs this week at the Riches Wrestling Complex on campus as the Sun Devils prepare to open the 2008-09 campaign, the 47th varsity season in program history ... 2008 Arizona State University Wrestle-OffsThursday, October 23 (3:30 p.m.)133a - vs. 133b - vs. Steven Contino157a - vs. 157b - vs. 157x - vs. 197a - vs. 133c - Winner of 133a vs. Winner... (Thesundevils.com)
Sun Devils Return Home to Face Ducks Oct 21, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... MAROON AND GOLDEN ANNIVERSARYASU is celebrating 50 years at Sun Devil Stadium, home stadium of the Arizona State University football team ... HELMETS AND MORTAR BOARDSSeven members of the 2008 Sun Devil football team have already earned their degrees from Arizona State University. (Thesundevils.com)
Housing price declines head for record territory Oct 21, 2008
That s the word from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. According to the school s Repeat Sales Index released Monday, prices have dropped for 17 months in a row, with the last five months recording double-digit value declines. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
ASU Dean's List student from Yuma aspires for public relations career Oct 21, 2008
Stubbs, a mass communications major at Arizona State University, says she is aiming for a public relations career in entertainment or sports because those fields are dynamic and will keep her on her toes. She has made the Dean's List every semester and maintains a 3. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Kielty, Milloy Set the Pace for Sun Devils at the NCAA Pre-National Meet Oct 19, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Cross Country ... The Arizona State University cross country team competed in the NCAA Pre-National Meet Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute, Ind. (Thesundevils.com)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Oct 18, 2008
Steve Ruff of Arizona State University, who leads the thermal emission spectrometer team, said: We ve looked at dozens of disturbed soil targets in the rover tracks, and this is the first one that shows a high silica signature. The disturbed patch, which lies in the Gusev Crater region of Mars, has been named Gertrude Weise, after a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Sun Devil XC Runners Sweep Mesa Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe Oct 18, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Cross Country ... and were the top finishers for the Arizona State University cross country team while their unattached teammates, and , won the men s and women s 5,000m race, respectively, at the Mesa Thunderbird Invitational Friday morning at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. (Thesundevils.com)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Oct 18, 2008
Paul Ward, vice president for university administration and general counsel at Arizona State University, has been named vice president for legal affairs, general counsel and secretary to the board of trustees at Southern Methodist University. Wings to Fly, a Phoenix-based non-profit organization, has appointed its executive board. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pinal County TreasurerRace pits new ideas against fiscal conservancy Oct 18, 2008
She has a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Arizona State University. Doolittle is continuing her education in management and leadership through the University of Arizona. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Harriers Set to Run in Competition Pre-National Race Oct 16, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Cross Country ... - A pair of meets await the Arizona State University cross country teams this weekend, including a trip to the site of the 2008 NCAA Cross Country Championships that will be held later in the season. (Thesundevils.com)
Three ASU Men's Golfers To Play In 2008 World Amateur Team Championship Oct 16, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Men's Golf ... - Three members of the Arizona State University men's golf team will be competing this week at the 2008 World Amateur Team Championship from Oct. 16-19. (Thesundevils.com)
Eric Allen Named To San Diego's Breitbard Hall Of Fame Oct 16, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... Former Arizona State University football player Eric Allen has been named to the Breitbard Hall of Fame, the San Diego Hall of Champions announced today. (Thesundevils.com)
Five Sun Devils Earn Mid-Season All-Pac-10 Honors From Phil Steele Oct 16, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... - Five Arizona State University football student-athletes have been named to Phil Steele's 2008 Mid-Season All-Pac-10 Team. (Thesundevils.com)
Mayor outlines plans to deal with economy Oct 16, 2008
The mayor said the city will fast track some construction projects, such as new police stations, and continue others including Arizona State University buildings downtown. That, he said, should help keep the city s economy and tax revenue moving. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Innovation Ads, Inc., Solidifies a Strategic Enrollment Management Partnership with Arizona State University Online Oct 15, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Innovation Ads, Inc., an enrollment management solutions provider, solidified a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) partnership with Arizona State University's Online and Extended Campus (ASU Online). The partnership was established to support the university's goal of making higher education more accessible to both Arizona citizens and those throughout the country and the world. (PR Newswire)
University of Minnesota Hosts National Press Club Forum on Journalism's Future and Values Oct 15, 2008
During the same week as the University of Minnesot aevent, the Club will hold forums at Arizona State University on Nov. 17, at San Diego State University on Nov. 18 with the San Diego Press Club and with the Los Angeles Press Club on Nov. 19. The event begins with a preview of the Club's centennial documentary, "The National Press Club: A Century of Headlines," which follows the history of American journalism through the lens of one of its leading institutions. (PR Newswire)
Olympic Goalie Betsey Armstrong Joins Sun Devil Water Polo Staff Oct 15, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Women's Water Polo ... the head coach of the Arizona State University water polo program, has announced the addition of both Betsey Armstrong and Mark Lawrence to the Sun Devil coaching staff for the 2009 season. (Thesundevils.com)
NASA's Mars Odyssey Shifting Orbit For Extended Mission Oct 15, 2008
Investigators at Arizona State University, Tempe, operate the Thermal Emission Imaging System. Investigators at the University of Arizona, Tucson, head operation of the Gamma Ray Spectrometer. (Science Daily)
Resales rise, foreclosures hold steady Oct 15, 2008
Arizona State University s Realty Studies unit reports that 8,280 existing homes were sold in September with foreclosures making up 3,655 of the transactions. Foreclosed transactions involve homeowners losing property to successful individual bidders or the lenders of record. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Businesses to ask voters to change employer sanctions law in Nov. Oct 15, 2008
A survey by Arizona State University found that nearly two-thirds of voters supported it. "I don't think the average guy we are polling out there has that much information about it," said pollster Bruce Merrill, who was in charge of the survey. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
McCain has little to lose in debate Oct 15, 2008
Kelly McDonald, an assistant professor of communications at Arizona State University, added that Obama needs to "be defensive and not just hold ground, but be tactical in continuing to depict McCain's policy and ideology as an extension of the Bush administration's."McDonald added this imperative for Obama, which also rings true for McCain: "No major flubs. No major missteps.". All rights reserved. (News & Observer)
Libertarian Jones running against ‘Republicrats, Democans' Oct 14, 2008
Education: Graduate of Gallatin County High School, 1956; bachelor's degree in general science from what was then Montana State College, 1961; master's degree in business from Arizona State University, 1970. Past employment: Worked in Iran as contract manager and general manager for Telemedia Inc., a Chicago company, teaching English as a second language to members of Iran's military, 1974-76; worked in contracts department of Telemedia in Chicago, 1977; started and ran business management... (Missoulian, MT)