Spring 2026
Master Classes
for Students
Powered by ASU students have the opportunity to learn from ASU professors and gain completion credentials with Powered by ASU Master Classes. Students are able to choose between two tracks: Innovation and Healthcare.
Expert-Led Learning
Master Classes are taught by faculty from top global institutions and industry leaders, ensuring you gain cutting-edge insights.
Global Perspective
Learn from international case studies and engage with peers across borders to broaden your worldview.
Career-Ready Skills
Develop practical skills in leadership, communication, innovation, and digital tools – all aligned with modern workforce demands.
Recognized Certificate
Receive a certificate endorsed by ASU and its partner institutions to showcase your achievement and boost your CV.
View upcoming Master Classes below and register today to reserve your spot for these informative webinars offered exclusively to Powered by ASU students.
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September 9, 2026 // 8:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
How Robots Find Their Way: Mapping and Navigation in Unknown Environments
How do robots find their way through unfamiliar environments? In this Tech ASU Master Class, discover the fundamentals of robotic mapping and navigation (SLAM) and learn how robots and autonomous vehicles build maps, track their location, and navigate the world in real time.
Anoop Grewal
Associate Teaching Professor, ENGR Academic & Student Affrs
September 17, 2026 // 10:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
AI and digital twins in healthcare: current innovations and future directions
Explore how artificial intelligence and digital twins are reshaping healthcare — from personalized treatments to real-time patient monitoring. This Health Sciences ASU Master Class examines emerging technologies and their potential to transform the future of medicine and health systems.
Hassan Ghasemzadeh
Associate Professor, College of Health Solutions
September 23, 2026 // 8:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
The Economics of Climate Change
Explore how climate change impacts global economies, businesses, and communities, while examining the financial strategies and policies needed to build a more sustainable future. In this master class, participants will gain insights into the economic challenges and opportunities created by climate change, including topics such as sustainability, green innovation, public policy, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Alexander Hill
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Economics
September 30, 2026 // 10:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
From Concept to Completion: Mastering the Project Life Cycle
Discover the fundamentals of project management through the real-world challenge of organizing a campus technical symposium. Using practical examples, this ASU Master Class introduces the IPEMCC framework and essential tools such as Statements of Work (SoW), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and PERT planning.
Ali Kucukozyigit
Associate Teaching Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
October 7, 2026 // 10:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
The Dual Nature of Stress: When it Helps and When it Harms
Stress can help us rise to challenges — but chronic stress can also harm the body and mind. In this ASU Health Sciences Master Class, explore the science of stress through physiology and neuroscience, and discover how the stress response shapes health, performance, and well-being.
Ann Sebren
Teaching Professor, College of Health Solutions
October 28, 2026 // 10:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
How Connected and Automated Vehicles See, Think, and Save Energy
Connected and automated vehicles are transforming the future of transportation. In this Tech ASU Master Class, explore the technologies that allow vehicles to communicate, make real-time decisions, and improve safety, efficiency, and intelligent mobility.
Abdel Ra’ouf Mayyas
Associate Professor, Engineering, The Polytechnic School
November 4, 2026 // 10:00 am AZ (UTC-7)
Brain & Language: The Science of Communication Disorders
In this Health Sciences ASU Master Class, explore how neural networks transform thoughts into speech — and what happens when those systems break down. Through the lens of disorders such as stuttering, discover how neuroscience and advanced brain imaging are changing the future of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Ayoub Daliri
Associate Professor, College of Health Solutions