ASU Center for Science and the Imagination

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The Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University engages in research, outreach, and radical collaborations to reinvent our relationship with the future. From writers, artists, and teachers to scientists, engineers, and technologists, we bring diverse intellectual practices together to reignite humanity’s grand ambitions for innovation and discovery. The center serves as a net

work hub for audacious ideas and a cultural engine for thoughtful optimism through programs like Project Hieroglyph, a public community of science fiction authors, scientists, and researchers, and the Frankenstein Bicentennial Project, which explores science in society through a modern myth of creativity and responsibility. We provide a space for productive collaboration among the humanities, arts, and sciences, bring human narratives to scientific questions, and explore the full social implications of cutting-edge research.

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by women an...
08/20/2026

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by women and men who have walked that same road.

Meet Eliza DelaPaz, a Marine Corps veteran and graduate student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Arizona State University. Her background spans neuroscience, mindfulness, mental health, entrepreneurship, and military service, alongside her work as a Mindfulness Coach. This fall, she returns to VIP as a researcher and facilitator to explore how veterans can envision flourishing futures and translate imagination into meaningful pathways for growth and change.

The Veterans Imagination Project is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement - ASU Pat Tillman Veterans Center - Arizona State University

08/14/2026

This week’s is “The Use of Things” by , from "Visions, Ventures, and Escape Velocities: A Collection of Space Futures”. In a world where robots have optimized all tasks, routine and extraordinary, the value of human contribution is weighed with risk calculable in dollars. When interplanetary travel is the task in question, risk rises exponentially, and humans contemplate what it means to leave the orbit of space exploration. Read the story here: https://csi.asu.edu/books/vvev/

Our science fiction film series, History of the Future, returns this fall with an all-new lineup of classic science fict...
08/13/2026

Our science fiction film series, History of the Future, returns this fall with an all-new lineup of classic science fiction films to ponder and discuss with your fellow cinephiles.

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:45 pm for The Running Man (1987), the brawny, sci-fi spectacle starring Arnold Schwarzenegger at Majestic Theaters, PHX.

The film will be introduced by Ron Broglio, Professor and Director of ASU Humanities Institute.

Happy pub day to our friend and colleague, Dr. Cassandra Vieten Imagine That is the culmination of decades of research i...
08/11/2026

Happy pub day to our friend and colleague, Dr. Cassandra Vieten

Imagine That is the culmination of decades of research into how imagination actually works in the brain and body — and, more importantly, how to use it intentionally.

In this scientifically grounded and enjoyable read, Dr. Vieten shows that imagination isn't reserved for artists or daydreamers; it's a working mental capacity every one of us relies on daily, whether we realize it or not. The book offers a road map for identifying your own “imagination profile” and applying it to healing, creativity, relationships, and how you picture your own future.

Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination is available now at your favorite bookseller.

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and ...
08/10/2026

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and women who have walked that same road.

Meet Alain Monroy, a US Army veteran currently completing his Master of Social Work degree at Arizona State University. A former Army officer with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 25th Infantry Division, Alain witnessed firsthand the invisible wounds of war, the emotional toll of sustained high-stress operations, and the reintegration challenges many service members face upon returning home. Alain joins this Fall as VIP’s embedded social worker and peer mentor, supporting participants in imagining flourishing futures for themselves and their communities.

The Veterans Imagination Project is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement - ASU, Pat Tillman Veterans Center - Arizona State University

08/07/2026

This week’s is “For the Snake of Power” by , from “Weight of Light: A Collection of Solar Futures”. Solar energy takes over as the nation’s main fuel source, prompting solar panels to snake through Phoenix as the country’s designated clean-energy powerhouse. When the promising nation-wide change gets tangled in unfair policies and perpetual red tape from corporations, Phoenix comes alive with defiance. Read the story here: https://csi.asu.edu/story/bigurban/

Next week! Join us at Chandler Museum’s Film Friday for a screening and discussion of the science fiction classic, "War...
08/06/2026

Next week! Join us at Chandler Museum’s Film Friday for a screening and discussion of the science fiction classic, "War of the Worlds."

CSI’s founding director will share his reflections on how and why this story persists—from the pages of H.G Wells’ ground breaking novel, to the infamous radio broadcast, and its enduring influence on science fiction over a century later.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-friday-war-of-the-worlds-1953-at-the-chandler-museum-tickets-1990701319234?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and ...
08/04/2026

Our Veterans Imagination Project isn't just designed for veterans transitioning to civilian life; it's built by men and women who have walked that same road.

Meet Calvin Garrett(), a United States Marine Corps veteran and Game and Entertainment Design student at Otis College of Art and Design. Calvin has worked professionally as a digital matte painter for film and television productions, commercials, and music videos. This fall, he's joining VIP as a concept artist to bring our students' future visions to life.

The Veterans Imagination Project is free for ALL veterans in Arizona, with paid research opportunities available. Learn more and apply at csi.asu.edu/veterans
Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement - ASU, Pat Tillman Veterans Center - Arizona State University

08/04/2026

This week’s essay is “From Gospel to Guide” by in response to “Prompts for a Perfect Daughter” by .jian.g from Issues in Science and Technology. Yen Ooi is a narrative designer, writer, editor, and researcher with an interest in life, storytelling, and philosophy. Using her expertise on East Asian teachings, Ooi parallels prompts in “Prompts for a Perfect Daughter" to parables of Confucius from “The Analects”, unpacking how his teachings influence many East Asian social dynamics, and why similar themes are becoming common in East Asian media. Read here: https://issues.org/futuretensefiction/parenting-prompts-ooi/

07/31/2026

This week's is "Prompts for a Perfect Daughter" from Issues in Science and Technology by Ai Jiang. A young protagonist is forced to follow strict prompts embedded deep in her brain via an implant. The protagonist’s parents installed the brain implant in the hopes of guiding their child to live a “good” life. But when the family immigrates to a place whose customs and language diverge from their own, the protagonist is torn between internal and external prompts—and discovers how quickly they can both become a trap. Click the link to read here: https://issues.org/futuretensefiction/prompts-for-a-perfect-daughter-ai-jiang/

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