Beyond Center

A pioneering center devoted to confronting the really big questions of science and philosophy.

About us

Our research projects address such issues, and range from cosmology, through astrobiology to the ultimate fate of humanity. We tackle subjects as diverse as time travel, the colonization of Mars, multiple universes, the nature of complexity and the relationship between mathematics and nature.

Our vision:

  • To create new and exciting ideas that push the boundaries of research a bit "beyond"
  • To conduct research that transcends traditional subject categories
  • To answer foundational questions in science, and explore their philosophical ramifications - what might be called "the big questions"
  • To present science to the public as a key component of our culture and of significance to all humanity
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The Beyond Center is hiring a Research Lab Manager!

The Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science (http://beyond.asu.edu) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Research Group Coordinator p

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The Beyond Center is hiring multiple postdoctoral positions!

The Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University is seeking postdoctoral candidates to join Professor Sara Walker's interdisciplinary ELife lab.

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Quantum Collaborative Welcomes Paul Davies as new advisor

We are honored to welcome the great theoretical physicist, cosmologist and astrobiologist – Paul Davies – as a @Quantum Collaborative advisor.

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Beyond ASU Events

Upcoming Events

Beyond Annual Lecture

2024 Beyond Annual Lecture: Until the End of Time with Brian Greene

March 14th, 2024

Marston Theater

Join New York Times bestselling author and renowned physicist Brian Greene to explore the past and future of the cosmos – from the big bang to the closest science can take us to the very end – ill

Thinking Beyond

March 2024 Thinking Beyond- The dark matter in our genome

March 25, 2024

Zoom Webinar

The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University a

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April 2024 Thinking Beyond

April 29, 2024

More information coming soon!

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