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Dan Munnerley is the Founder and Executive Director of Next Lab at Arizona State University, where he leads a student-driven innovation studio exploring the next generation of technologies, skills, and careers. His work focuses on applied innovation, creating environments where interdisciplinary student teams prototype real-world solutions using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, spatial computing, immersive media, and digital twins. Through partnerships with industry, global communities, and non-profit organizations, Next Lab provides students with opportunities to develop both advanced technical capabilities and the leadership skills needed to navigate rapidly evolving career landscapes. His broader work centers on designing learning ecosystems that connect technology, creativity, and human-centered design, helping universities prepare students not just for today’s jobs but for the new possibilities emerging across the future of work.