ASU School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence

08/19/2026

Big news for the future of cybersecurity at Arizona State University! ASU is one of just 14 universities nationwide selected for the inaugural awards from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program.

Led by cybersecurity pioneer Professor Gail-Joon Ahn in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of , the new program will prepare students to meet a growing national need for professionals who understand how artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing both cyber defense and cyber threats.

The program builds on the Fulton Schools’ successful Scholarship for Service efforts, which have already placed graduates at the NSA, FBI, national laboratories and other public-sector organizations.

Now, the Fulton Schools are expanding that education-to-career pipeline for the AI era, providing scholarship support, advanced training and research opportunities while preparing students for high-impact careers serving government and the nation.

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News and innovations from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU

08/17/2026

Which countries will feed the world in 2035? 🌎

New peer-reviewed research from Deniz Berfin Karakoc, an assistant professor of industrial engineering in SCAI, uses artificial intelligence and more than three decades of global trade data to forecast which countries could lead food exports in the years ahead. The study was published in npj Science of Food, a Nature Portfolio journal.

The research also reveals what helps make a country a global food powerhouse. Logistics, reliable institutions and agricultural production all play important roles.

By identifying where global food trade may be headed, Karakoc’s work could help policymakers anticipate vulnerabilities and make more informed decisions to strengthen food security and build more resilient supply chains.

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An analysis reveals what makes a global food powerhouse and which countries are gaining ground.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Feng Ju on being named the new Avnet Chair in Supply Chain Networks! 🎉

An associate professor of industrial engineering in SCAI, Ju is advancing research at the intersection of AI, manufacturing and supply chains.

As Avnet Chair, he’ll build on that work by strengthening connections among students, faculty and industry partners while creating new opportunities for research with real-world impact.

Ju and his team already collaborate with industry leaders including Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and Intel to address complex manufacturing challenges. In his new role, he plans to expand those efforts while giving more students hands-on experience developing technologies that can shape the future of manufacturing.

Join us in congratulating Ju on this exciting new chapter! 👏

https://news.engineering.asu.edu/2026/08/feng-ju-named-new-avnet-chair-professor/

08/12/2026

Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems are exposing a cybersecurity challenge with consequences that can extend far beyond the digital world.

Recent attacks have disrupted operations, affected water pressure and forced utility workers to intervene manually. So what makes water infrastructure vulnerable — and how can communities better protect these critical systems?

Ozgur Ozmen, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering in SCAI, explains how hackers can exploit cyberphysical systems, why AI could make attacks more accessible and why building a specialized cybersecurity workforce is essential.

At ASU, that work includes giving students hands-on experience with the security challenges facing water systems, smart grids, autonomous technologies and other critical infrastructure.

Read the full Q&A to learn what’s at stake and how researchers are preparing the next generation to defend these systems.

Read the Q&A:
https://news.asu.edu/20260811-science-and-technology-why-hackers-are-targeting-americas-water-systems-and-what-asu-doing

08/07/2026

By the time a suspicious text hits your phone, the scam may feel brand new. But according to Xusheng Xiao, an associate professor of computer science and engineering in SCAI, the tactics behind it probably aren't.

After analyzing more than 100,000 real-world fraud reports, Xiao and his collaborators at Charm Security discovered that modern scams rely on a surprisingly small set of recurring psychological strategies — fear, urgency, authority, trust and promises of reward. By identifying these hidden patterns, the team is developing AI tools that can recognize scam playbooks in real time, helping financial institutions intervene before victims lose money.

It's a shift from reacting to fraud after it happens to stopping scams before they succeed.

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By analyzing more than 100,000 real-world fraud reports, ASU researcher Xusheng Xiao discovered that modern scams follow a surprisingly predictable playbook.

08/05/2026

APPLICATION CLOSES 8/15: Join our faculty at one of the nation's leading engineering schools! The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University is seeking a Professor of Practice in Engineering Management and Industrial Engineering.

We're looking for an accomplished engineering leader who is passionate about teaching, mentoring students and shaping the next generation of engineers. In this role, you'll help develop innovative curriculum, mentor graduate engineering projects and bring real-world industry experience into the classroom.

Why SCAI?
📈 Nearly 11,000 computing and engineering students
🏆 #19 in the U.S. for Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering graduate programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
🏆 #3 in the U.S. for Online Master's in Industrial Management Engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
🏆 #2 in the U.S. for Online Master's in Engineering Management (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
🌎 Home to 120+ world-renowned faculty and eight innovative research centers

If you're ready to inspire future engineering leaders while helping shape the future of engineering education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now:
https://apply.interfolio.com/188727

08/04/2026

What if learning to code felt more like solving a puzzle than completing an assignment? That's the question guiding Ryan Woo, a computer science doctoral student in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of . By combining robotics with Python programming, Woo helped design hands-on activities for Desert CodeSprouts that encouraged middle school students to experiment, problem-solve and discover how software interacts with the physical world.

The experience reflects a larger mission to prepare graduate students to become educators, curriculum designers and mentors while inspiring younger learners to see themselves as future computer scientists.

Read more:
https://news.engineering.asu.edu/2026/07/meet-the-student-researcher-rethinking-how-kids-learn-to-code/

08/01/2026

Great mentors do more than teach students how to solve today's problems. They inspire them to tackle tomorrow's.

For Ozgur Ozmen, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering in SCAI, mentorship begins long before students enter a research lab. Through programs like Desert CodeSprouts, he's introducing middle school students to cybersecurity while encouraging curiosity, confidence and a security-first mindset. As those students grow, he hopes many will continue into undergraduate research, where they learn how to ask difficult questions and how to mentor others in turn.

It's a vision that extends far beyond the classroom. Ozmen is creating a community where each generation of learners helps shape the next.

Read more:
https://news.engineering.asu.edu/2026/07/meet-the-mentor-behind-tomorrows-cyber-workforce/

08/01/2026

And that concludes our day at E2! Stay tuned for our wrap up!!

A huge thanks to the 250 students at this camp session, our faculty, staff and the FANTASTIC C2 counselors for making this an amazing experience ♥️🏕️👏

07/31/2026

Our E2 coverage continues: Students were just asked what they feel are the world’s most pressing problems. Listen in to what they said. 👂

And don’t worry, SCAI faculty were on hand to help explain what we’re doing to solve these challenges and how students can get involved.

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