Arizona State University

The breakthroughs that matter emerge where disciplines converge, and the solutions to today's grand challenges require transdisciplinary thinking — mindsets open to ideas that don't yet have a home in any single field. The graduates entering the world today are the ones who will embody this spirit in its fullest form. It is important to bring care and compassion to that work. People who genuinely care about the problems they solve are not only more effective — they are happier, and they elevate ...

It is always a delight to join new graduates as they celebrate their success with faculty, family and friends. I shared with Rowan University's 2026 doctoral graduates a few points that they will hopefully remember even decades from now, and wrapped it around the letters of their Alma mater. R: Remain curious. O: Open doors for others. W: Work with a purpose. A: Act with integrity. N: Never stop learning.These aren't just helpful for a successful career, but also for leading a purposeful life. C ...

The rapid deployment of AI is garnering varied reactions from the scientific community: excitement about possibilities to concern that AI may displace scientists. As a machine learning researcher for 30+ years, and having led the National Science Foundation and played a role in advancing AI initiatives, I firmly believe we're embarking on a future in advancing science and the scientific process. One that'll make possible rapid enrichment and enhancement rather than replacement.My 2026 prediction ...