ASU CSPO… ECAST-ASTC Launches New Fellowship Program on Public Interest Technology 10 Jan 202016 Jan 2020 Arizona State University (ASU), Museum of Science, Boston, and SciStarter led Expert and Citizen Assessment of Science and Technology (ECAST) Network and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), with support from…
ASU CSPO… Training the Next Generation of Public Interest Technology Professionals 11 Oct 201911 Oct 2019 The Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes is launching an exciting new program that uses technology in support of public interest organizations and the people they serve. A new partnership…
ASU CSPO… Grant to fund research on future of human genome editing 19 Sep 20198 Oct 2019 Over the last two decades, approaches to genome editing have evolved and become more widely studied and implemented. Most recently, the CRISPR/Cas9 system has made the technology more accessible, precise…
ASU CSPO… Our Driverless Futures: Community Forums on Automated Mobility 14 Apr 201914 Apr 2019 As they move from test tracks to city streets, autonomous vehicles promise to revolutionize mobility and transform communities in ways large and small. Will citizens help drive this transformation? OUR…
ASU CSPO… Give STAA a Chance 22 Mar 2019 - Leah Kaplan At the end of February, while many people were intensely following Michael Cohen’s testimony before Congress, about 40 people packed a small room in the Cannon House…
Public Engagement… Report: Stakeholder Perspectives on Gene Drive Mice for Biodiversity Protection on Islands 24 Feb 2019 Supported by the DARPA Safe Genes award, “Restoring Ecosystems and Biodiversity through Development of Safe and Effective Gene Drive Technologies,” Jason Delborne (Co-PI) led a collaborative effort to interview diverse…
Autonomous Mobility… Workshop Launches Unprecedented Citizen Consultation on Autonomous Mobility 21 Feb 2019 An ambitious new project will bring together citizens from around the world to debate autonomous mobility. Driverless vehicle technology is poised to revolutionize how people and goods move around. This…
Press release… Engaging the Public on Genetically Engineered Algae 20 Feb 201820 Feb 2018 Experts and regulators agree that regulating emerging technologies often requires deeper engagement with public values and perspectives. What are the best ways to advance engagement beyond open comment periods and…
ASU CSPO… Helping Communities Prepare for a Hotter, Drier Future 16 Nov 201714 Apr 2018 In a unique forum discussion, citizens deliberated strategies for dealing with extreme heat and drought Earlier this fall, citizens from the Phoenix area met at the Arizona Science Center to discuss strategies…
ASU CSPO… Engaging Citizens to Inform Governance of Geoengineering Research 10 Nov 2017 How should solar geoengineering research be governed to address risks and uncertainties? We are pleased to announce that the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes (CSPO) and our partners, with…