Archives: Research
-
Project Summary & Interim Report
This project uses participatory technology assessment (pTA) methodology to explore how public opinions can shape emerging governance frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies. Conducted through a collaboration between Arizona State University, the University of Calgary, the University of Maryland, and the Museum of Science, Boston, the study was supported by funding from the Alfred
-
America@250: Relevant Reading & Resources
To learn more about our efforts around the future of the American Scientific Enterprise, please read through the relevant resources and materials listed below. Enduring Tensions in the Design of U.S. Science Policy Arthur Daemmrich, Director of Arizona State University’s Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes Click to Open Document: Scientific Enterprise Enduring Tensions +
-
America@250: Redesigning the Scientific Enterprise
Overview Rethinking the Role of Science in Society As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the American scientific enterprise faces an inflection point. Longstanding concerns about the ability of federally funded science to deliver social, economic, and security benefits have intensified since 2020, spurring institutional experimentation alongside unprecedented contraction, politicization, changes to both intramural
-
Workshop 2: Challenges and Solutions Landscapes – Building an mCDR Roadmap
The second of two Expert and Stakeholder Workshops on Building Informed and Involved Communities for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Date & Location Background This NSF-supported invitation-only workshop series brings together a diverse group of mCDR, ocean, and social science stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners to identify the challenges of building community capacity for mCDR through
-
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some FAQ’s about our CDR forums and our process in general. Please see our pTA webpage for more detailed information about our process. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Mahmud at Mahmud.Farooque@asu.edu. Why public forums on carbon dioxide removal (CDR)? Current climate projections suggest that drastic measures like removal of
-
Public Forums
Boston, MA – September 2024 On September 28, 2024, 54 community members gathered for a public forum at the Museum of Science, Boston (MOS) to share their perspectives on climate mitigation through Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies. Participants were placed in small groups and guided through multiple sessions where they watched informative videos, discussed technologies,
-
Preliminary Results Briefing
The Boston and Vancouver forums offer a chance to explore and compare informed and deliberated public opinions on climate remediation, with a specific focus on CDR technology research and governance. Across both forums, 113 participants engaged in discussions to explore climate solutions, evaluate carbon removal technologies, and consider governance frameworks for potential adoption. A few
-
Workshop 1: Community Capacity Gaps for Responsible mCDR
First of two Expert and Stakeholder Workshops on Building Informed and Involved Communities for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Date & Location November 12 & 13 2025, at the American Geophysical Union Conference Center – 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20009 Background This NSF-supported invitation-only workshop series brings together a diverse group of mCDR,
-
Advisory Board
Nick Bates Professor Nicholas (Nick) Bates is a chemical oceanographer and ocean system scientist. He holds a BSc in Geology from King’s College London, an MSc in Earth Sciences from Brock University (Canada), a PhD in Oceanography (1995), and a DPhil in Ocean and Earth Sciences (2013) from the University of Southampton. Nick is a