 We have embarked on this fantastic mission of what we call the New American University. That is defined by three things that we are advancing on simultaneously, namely access, excellence, and impact. And a knowledge enterprise view of the university implies that we are producing outstanding new people, fantastic ideas, and creating phenomenal impact. Research is this great product of knowledge that's available, but often times underutilized. And what ASU is providing here is a way to truly incorporate this great body of work into your own ambitions and your own promise. It is a place to reimagine the kinds of things that we currently consider constraints or limitations and to find ways around them and to find ways to reimagine our real view. It's a noble pursuit, honestly. I think that process of bringing together people who are excited about learning new things and trying new things and pushing the limits of innovation is what moves this country forward and what moves the world forward. Our economy is based on high-tech innovation, the computer chip, and all of that would not exist if it wasn't for fundamental research and physics 100 years ago. Research is the basis for innovation, and by translating it into the marketplace, it gives us an opportunity to shape people's lives and make a real difference in our everyday experience. It allows us to really push the boundaries of science. And for me, it's kind of about curiosity too. I think humans have a natural urge to explore. So research is how we can learn more about the universe we live in. I think the area in which we need greater innovation is in our ways of thinking and conversing together about what kind of world we want to build for ourselves. We have literally been able to move and innovate at light speed. And within that innovation and all that it means and all that it represents, we are in one of the most innovative places. Research is not unidimensional or a single discipline. I think the key trend and what differentiates ASU is the ability to bring all these different disciplines together. This is a quest which is driven just as much from the heart as from the head. And if we're not passionate human beings, if we don't really believe that we live in a wonderful universe and that life itself is wonderful, then I'm not sure that that's a society I would want to live in. It is not only what you learn at the university that is important, but how you apply that knowledge throughout your life. The knowledge enterprise at ASU is empowering our students, community, faculty and alumni to thrive and prosper well into the future.