- Carbon Removal Social (Science)
Join us for the New Tools for Science Policy seminar on October 3, where experts will present groundbreaking research on carbon removal initiatives. Speakers include Holly Jean Buck (University of Buffalo), Mahmud Farooque and Amanda Borth (ASU-CSPO), and Sara Nawaz (American University), followed by a discussion with Rory Jacobsen (Department of Energy) and Marcela Mulholland (Carbon Removal Alliance). Explore the role of public perception, policy, ethics, and community engagement in ensuring effective and equitable CDR efforts.
Join us for a reception immediately following the panel, where we can continue the conversation over refreshments from 5pm-6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
- October 22-24, Fall School on Citizens’ Assemblies, Phoenix, AZ
Interest in Citizens’ Assemblies is rising across North America, with public authorities increasingly commissioning deliberative processes. In response, ASU’s CSPO is partnering with the Federation for Innovation in Democracy (FIDE) to offer a workshop and training program. The Citizens’ Assembly School is designed for civil servants, politicians, civil society members, and private sector representatives looking to understand and implement Citizens’ Assemblies and other deliberative methods.
More information: https://www.fide.eu/north-america/fall-school-2024
- November 12: FAS-CSPO Workshop: Building Public Capacity to Participate in R&D, ASU Washington, DC Center
This workshop, co-organized by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and ASU’s Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes (CSPO), will bring together federal S&T funding agencies, philanthropies, and think tanks to discuss best practices for funding community-based organizations. Topics include identifying and supporting communities, alternative outcome metrics, and sustainability amid shifting resources. Panels will feature federal agency reps, community members, and case studies of community funding initiatives. For more information, email Arthur Daemmrich, arthur.daemmrich@asu.edu.
Engage directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.
Hybrid (Phoenix, Az), Pay – $19.00/hour
Database design for clinical research requires careful planning to ensure the accurate collection, storage, and retrieval of study data.
Designing a database begins with identifying the key research objectives, which guide the selection of data elements such as patient demographics, medical history, treatment, and outcomes. The database structure or schema involves normalized tables to collate data obtained using standardized and systematic methods to minimize redundancy and ensure data integrity, using relational models to capture relationships between various entities like patients, treatments, and outcomes. Data types and formats should be standardized, with fields designated for specific data entry requirements (e.g., date fields, numeric values).
Database design supports easy querying for statistical analysis and reporting, enabling researchers to track trends, evaluate interventions, and draw meaningful conclusions from the data.
The Science Policy & Diplomacy Speaker Series at the University of Arizona, held annually each fall, features presentations from esteemed global experts in science policy and diplomacy. This series offers a platform for scholars, scientists, policymakers, and students to delve into the intersection of science and diplomacy. We are honored to invite you to participate in lectures delivered by distinguished speakers, including university professors, industry leaders, and experts in science diplomacy. Each session comprises a lecture followed by a moderated Q&A, held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required.
Thursday, October 10 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EST time
Zoom
Speaker: Esther Duflo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In this lecture, Esther Duflo will share her experience working in collaboration with policymakers in the developing world, and highlight the critical role of bringing a “plumbing” mindset to policy-relevant research: a mindset where policymakers realize that any program has so many dimensions that it is very difficult to get them all right, and where there is a need for constant experimentation and tinkering for policies to reach their full potential.