The Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) is a Spokane based, contract research organization that will undertake a broad range of applied research projects for government agencies and private corporations, including the development of commercial applications. ASL, formed in 2004, is the applied research component of Washington State University’s Institute for Shock Physics. Through strategic investments in physical sciences and advanced technology, ASL will provide the intellectual and scientific foundation for fostering economic growth in the region.

Vision

Transforming scientific innovations into practical solutions.

Mission

Grow a self-sustaining, multidisciplinary contract research organization to link academic research to practical applications.

The infinity model is a forward looking systems approach that pulls research and production together at concept initiation. This model provides a key methodology to achieve success in today’s critical time to market business environment. In addition, this unique model has been built to overcome the shortcomings recognized in other models and is based on an extensive contract research experience of the ASL leadership team. A partnership with ASL will contribute to a company’s ability to minimize time to market for new products incorporating validated technology to enhance client satisfaction and corporate profitability.

A specific objective of the ASL, as the applied research and engineering arm of the Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) with a mission well beyond shock wave science, is to provide the link between university research and industry. ASL serves as a mechanism for business to push technology into products, thereby delivering a reduced transition timeline and effectively improving profitability. The ASL is staffed with internationally recognized researchers with business experience. While the responsibility for education and the mentoring of graduate students will continue to be the principal function of the fundamental research activities performed at the ISP, ASL staff are client focused, work as interdisciplinary problem solving teams, and will take on projects with delivery times ranging from several months out to three or more years based on client requirements.