What is ASL?
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 Universitys 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. The organizational structure of ASL will be similar to a shopping center. The diagram below shows the technical thrusts (or shops) at the top and the supporting capabilities (at the bottom) that comprise the ASL. Similar to a regular shopping center, these shops will be self-sustaining after an initial start-up investment. As Spokanes intellectual shopping center, ASL will be customer driven and will provide state-of-the-art research and devel
