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Inaugural Zoom Fellowship at Arizona State University
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Zoom Fellowship at Arizona State University, an exciting new initiative made possible through our visionary five-year partnership between Technology at Arizona State University and Zoom. This fellowship represents a significant step in redefining how we connect, learn, and innovate in the digital age. Meet the First…
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Meet Bea Rodriguez-Fransen: Director of ASU Next Lab and TED Talk Presenter
Bea Rodriguez-Fransen has always been a forward thinker, driving innovation as the Director of ASU Next Lab and a Senior Global Futures Scholar at the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation. Now, she adds another accolade to her impressive career: TED Talk presenter. In her newly released TED Talk, Bea shares her insights on building…
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Fostering Global Innovation: ASU Next Lab Welcomes An-Najar National University
At ASU Next Lab, we’re committed to advancing learning, media, and technology through collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting a group of talented students and faculty from An-Najar National University, located in Nablus, West Bank. This visit was a significant moment of cross-cultural exchange, opening doors to future collaborations and…
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Global Launch VR Lab
The VR Language Lab is an innovative educational initiative developed by Arizona State University’s Global Launch program, Immerse, and ASU’s Next Lab. This project harnesses the power of virtual reality (VR) technology to create immersive language learning experiences, specifically designed for English language learners. By placing students in realistic, interactive virtual environments, the VR Language…
Upcoming events
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Spotlight on Design Justice at FOLC Fest 2025
On February 28, 2025, hundreds of ASU educators, technologists, students, and student success professionals gathered at FOLC (Future of Learning Community) Fest to shine a light on how principled innovation has shaped their work, guided their practices, and echoed ASU’s charter commitments. As part of this event, Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen, Director at ASU Next Lab…
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100Yr EdTech Summit 2025
In addition to serving on the design committee of the 100Yr EdTech Summit 2025, ASU Next Lab Co-founder and Director Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen authored and collaborated with StoryCenter to produce the future scenario “Declaration Day: A ‘Major’ Reset.” Of the 33 future scenarios that were submitted to the summit this year, Rodriguez-Fransen’s was voted by…
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Workshop series: From bystanders to upstanders, featuring the Upstander Ally bot
Join the movement to create safer, healthier, and thriving work environments Have you ever witnessed or experienced workplace bullying? You’re not alone—and it’s more common than you might think. Unlike harassment, workplace bullying often flies under the radar, but its effects are just as serious. It can impact mental and physical health, decrease morale, and…
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Tempe Leadership class of 2025 imagines the future of transportation
What if, in ten years, autonomous electric shuttles in Tempe’s most congested areas successfully reduce the need for personal car ownership, despite the city’s historical car-centric infrastructure? What if the integration of smart technology in Tempe’s transportation system significantly improves road safety and connectivity, and promotes inclusivity for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists? Or…
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Next Lab at Smart Region Summit 2025
ASU Next Lab Co-founders Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen and Dan Munnerley were featured as speakers at ASU’s Smart Region Summit on March 4, 2025. Rodriguez-Fransen served on a panel on Indigenous Communities and Social Impact, and Munnerley was a panelist for the Education and Workforce Development stream. Indigenous Communities and Digital Twins: Capacity-Building, Digital Sovereignty &…
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Next Lab Featured at XR Southern Summit
ASU Next Lab Co-founder and Director, Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen, was recently invited as a plenary speaker at XR Southern Summit on February 26-27, 2025. Her talk explored how ASU Next Lab anticipates change, empowering the next generation of innovators with future skills and emerging technologies. Hosted by Southern Utah University, the Summit is a national…