Arizona State University

Arizona State University, ranked No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for seven years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

ASU operates on the principle that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience, and the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest caliber students from all 50 states and more than 158 countries.

Building on a legacy of excellence, ASU has rapidly enriched its research enterprise. In just 10 years, the university has more than doubled its research funding. By redefining the 21st-century university as a knowledge enterprise, ASU has inspired its faculty and students to lead discovery, most notably in space exploration, health and well-being, sustainability, energy, water, and more.

Our interdisciplinary, solutions-focused approach to research, entrepreneurship, and economic development is centered on discovery that translates into impact and the fusion of intellectual disciplines in order to solve complex problems.

ASU is ranked first in the U.S. and ninth in the world by Times Higher Education for advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, including global impact on poverty and hunger, developing solutions for clean water and energy, and promoting gender equality.

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1.1 Are there research projects using CS methodology? (Yes/ No) If yes, provide description of any tracked past and present projects employing CS, Crowdsourcing, Participatory-Action-Research or a Co-productive approach. For definition of citizen science, see ECSA characteristics of citizen science	Yes, there are many CS projects that have been developed by the University such as: Eyes on Our City(Global Health & Socio Cultural Anthropology), SciStarter projects such as: pollinators of ASU, Flowering plants of ASU, Stall catchers of ASU to mention some of them (there is a wide list according for different age groups https://scistarter.org/asu-scienceathome). Other projects are Project Harvest, a three-year citizen scientist program that teaches participants about rainwater harvesting to irrigate home and community gardens and trains them to measure bacteria, organic and inorganic contaminants in samples. The resulting dataset will inform guidelines and recommendations for safe, harvested rainwater use on gardens. A critical part of the program’s citizen-scientist training is providing clear, impactful and meaningful data visualizations to help participants visualize their data in order to make more informed environmental decisions; Gardenroots, this project was developed by Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta in response to home gardening concerns in the Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona community over possible metal contamination from the neighboring Iron King Mine and Humboldt Smelter Superfund site. The overall objective of Gardenroots was to determine whether home garden vegetables grown in the community had elevated levels of arsenic. It also aimed to educate, build human capacity, and increase community networking in resource-related issues in the community: National Phenology Network, the U.S. National Phenology Network, a program of the U.S. Geological Survey based at UArizona, invites individuals to participate in a variety of citizen-science efforts to monitor the annual timing of processes in the natural world. These include: Nature’s Notebook: Participants select plants and animals in their vicinities to observe and record their observations, which feed into a national database. The data help scientists predict threats to people and the environment, such as wildfires, drought or flooding, help determine when to harvest, irrigate or conduct controlled burns, and aid in determining the effects of climate change on the natural world. First Bloom and First Leaf Indices: Participants track the leaf-out and flowering of cloned and common lilacs. Since these plants are among the first to show their leaves in the spring, they are good indicators of the onset of spring across the U.S;GLOBE at Night Program, is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations to a website from a computer or smart phone. Light pollution threatens not only our “right to starlight,” but can affect energy consumption, wildlife and health. People in 115 countries have contributed over 65,000 measurements, making GLOBE at Night the most successful light pollution awareness campaign to date. See the program’s website for campaign dates each month. The program uses a simple 6-step program and utilizes smart phone technology for recording measurements; RainLog/RainMapper, is a network of over 1,000 volunteers that use backyard rain gauges to monitor precipitation across Arizona and in neighboring states. Data collected are used for research, watershed management activities, drought monitoring, and educational programs at local, county and state levels. Volunteers only need a rain gauge and access to the Internet to participate and report daily total rainfall amounts through the online data entry form. All data posted by volunteers is available in real-time in maps and graphics. RainMapper is a free companion service that sends email notices to subscribers about recent precipitation amounts in their neighborhoods. Subscribers can adjust their irrigation systems and watering schedules according to these local conditions, and those who are also RainLog participants are reminded to report their precipitation; Tucson Bird Count, is a citizen-science program coordinated by the Tucson Audubon Society in partnership with the University of Arizona. The goal of the count is to determine how parts of Tucson are utilized by native birds in order to make more of Tucson into productive urban habitat.
1.2 Do researchers and students belong to a CS network? (Yes/No) If yes, provide details of the different links with CS networks. A citizen science network can be formal (e.g. an association or organisation) or informal (a shared mailing list)	Yes, researchers at ASU are part of the Citizen Science Association
1.3 Do researchers and students have established working collaborations with CS groups? (Yes/ No) If yes, state name of projects and type of collaboration with external CS groups or projects. External CS groups can be an existing organisations or ad-hoc nature observation club, or a group of people that are self-quantifying. It can also be a collaboration with an organisation that runs CS programmes such as Earthwatch.	Yes, the platform Sci Starter developed by ASU opened a lot of possibilities for collaborations
1.4 Do researchers and students participation in national or international CS projects? (Yes, national; Yes, international; Yes, both national and international; No CS collaborations yet) If yes, provide a brief description of past and present cases. In some countries there are no official networks, such as the UK, but informal networks can run and be active	Yes, many of the projects coordinated by ASU take place nationally or even internationally
2.1 Does the institution have training programmes on CS? (Yes, for students;Yes, for researchers; Yes, for citizen scientist; Yes, for different actors [state]; No, training programmes) If yes, provide a brief description of past and present training programmes	Yes, ASU has the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University (OLLI at ASU) which offers non-credit, university-quality learning experiences for adults ages 50+ through diverse classes, campus-based learning opportunities, and public service initiatives. SciStarter has partnered with OLLI at ASU to bring citizen science to 50 and older communities with this page and related resources, to learn everything to start contributing to real and important scientific research – all from the comfort of your own home.
2.2 Does the institution provide CS activities in both formal and informal education? (Yes, formal; Yes, informal; Yes, as part of a research project without a link to education; Yes, a mix of formal and informal[state]; No, no CS activities are organised). If yes, provide a brief description of past and present training programmes	Yes, ASU has the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University (OLLI at ASU) which offers non-credit, university-quality learning experiences for adults ages 50+ through diverse classes, campus-based learning opportunities, and public service initiatives. SciStarter has partnered with OLLI at ASU to bring citizen science to 50 and older communities with this page and related resources, to learn everything to start contributing to real and important scientific research – all from the comfort of your own home.
2.3 Does the institution offer assistance for scientists and partners (recipients, stakeholders and groups of interest) regarding cooperative CS activities? (Yes, advice on participatory activities; Yes, courses and training; Yes, both participatory activities and courses and trainings; No, there is no assistante from the institution for CS activities) If yes, provide a brief description of activities.	Yes, ASU has the Center for Engagement & Training in Science & Society (CENTSS) a multi-disciplinary research center that aims to change how we as a society think about, learn about, and talk about science and technology. It develops novel approaches to interaction and engagement by integrating multiple disciplines, education levels, experiences, areas of expertise, and modes of communication. The centre aims to include scientists, engineers, corporations , policymakers and researchers , and the publicin working together at all stages of scientific and technological development to ensure the best outcomes for society as a whole. CENTSS comprises eight core programs: informal Science Education (ISE), Formal Science Education, Creative Nonfiction, Citizen Science, participatory Technology Assessment (pTA), community engagement and training.
2.4 Does the institution have “CS champions” at the research level? (Yes, there is a point of contact in the institution; Yes, there is an unofficial champion (person that people get in touch with); Yes, there is a person who pushes citizen science in the institution and promote it; No, there is not such a thing as a CS Champion). If yes, please provide more details about the CS Champion.	Yes, the university has several people pushing for citizen science, such as Darlene Cavalier (founder of SciStarter), Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta (Project Harvest, Gardenroots), Rae Ostman (co-director of the Center for Innovation in Informal STEM), Leona Davis (Program Coordinator, AIRES Earth Grant Programetc), etc.
2.5 Does the institution have more than one CS Champion? (Yes, there are different points of contact in different labs/research groups; Yes, there are different points of contact in different departments; Yes, other [list]; No, there are no more CS champions in the institution). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, as mentioned above there are several CS champions
2.6 Does the institution have “CS champions” at the student level? (Yes/No). If yes, please provide more details about department/projects with CS student champions.	Yes, the Changemaker Central @ ASU empowers students to apply their passion, knowledge, and expertise to create innovative solutions to local, national, and global challenges by providing space and opportunities to develop their social ventures. Changemaker Central hosts seed-funding competitions such as the Woodside Community Action Grant and the Changemaker Challenge, it convenes passionate social entrepreneurs at the Start-up Summit, and coordinates community service opportunities such Changemaker Days of Service and Devils in Disguise to catalyze student-led social change.
2.7 Does the institution offer information sessions on CS? (Yes, for researchers; Yes, for students; Yes, for management; No, no information sessions are provided). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, every year on the Citizen Science month and in partnership with SciStarter ASU provides with opportunities to learn about how to become a Citizen Scientist!
2.8 Does the institution offer informal occasions for interactions with CS researchers? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, during the Citizen Science month and within the Citizen Science projects developed in ASU
2.9 Does the institution nurture “CS champions”? (Yes, at the management level; Yes, at the student level; Yes, at the researchers level; No, CS Champions don’t have any institutional recognition). If yes, please provide more details.	No information available
2.10 Does the institution include CS into scientific research in university teaching programmes? (Yes, Undergrad 1 programme; Yes, Postgrad 1 programme; Yes, Undergrad multiple programmes; Yes, Postgrad multiple programmes; No, CS is not included in the teaching curricula). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, ASU has the HSD598 graduate course “Citizen Science” and the AME 598 graduate course “Public Participation in Science”
3.1 Does the institution have an official strategic plan for advancing CS? (Yes, short [a year or less]; Yes, medium [between 1-3 years]; Yes, long term goals [4+ years]) . If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, ASU has an official plan to advance public engagement with research which influences the support for citizen science.
3.2 Does the institution promote and fund CS coordinators? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.
3.3 Does the institution promote and fund CS communicators? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.
3.4 Do the CS projects at the institution receive any Short Term Funding (6-12 months) ? (Yes, full; Yes, partial; Yes, other; No, there are no short term funding options). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, eyes on our city received a seed research grant
3.5 Do the CS projects at the institution receive any Medium Term Funding (12-36 months)? (Yes, full; Yes, partial; Yes, other; No, there are no medium term funding options). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes
3.6 Do the CS projects at the institution receive any Long Term Funding (Over 36 months)? (Yes, full; Yes, partial; Yes, other; No, there are no long term funding options). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes
3.7 Does the institution have internal funds that can be used for CS initiatives?  (Yes, public engagement; Yes, science communication; Other, list; No, there are no internal funds available). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, ASU has seed grants that can be used for citizen engagement
3.8 Has any of the CS initiatives in your institution received external funding (research national)? (Yes/ No) . If yes, please provide more details.	Yes
3.9 Has any of the CS initiatives in your institution received external funding (research international)? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes
3.10 Has any of the CS initiatives in your institution received external funding (Prestige funding [ERC, UKRI future research leaders and other high profile])? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes
3.11 Has any of the CS initiatives in your institution received external funding (Charity Funding)? (Yes/ No). If yes, please provide more details.	yes, eyes on our city received a grant from the Virginia G. Piper Trust and is currently open to funding opportunities.
3.12 How many projects were funded in the institution over the past 5 years in the area of citizen science? (provide number)
3.13 Does the institution offer the researchers adequate communication channels to reach relevant partners? (Yes, support for public communication; Yes, media relations department; Yes, community engagement expertise; No, there is no support to reach relevant partners). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, through the Center for Engagement & Training in Science & Society
3.14 Does the institution develop/ make available open and free tools or technical know how solutions that can be used in CS projects? (Yes/No). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, at Scistarter and through replicable resource toolkits for public libraries to provide to everyday people to contribute to real research, from right where they are.
4.1 Has the institution adopted explicit mission statements and strategies regarding CS? (Yes/No). If yes, please provide more details.
4.2 Has the institution developed institutional norms, regulations, policies or agreements in support of CS? (Yes/No/Other). If yes or other, please provide more details.
4.3 Has the institution developed or consider public engagement and CS contributions in the evaluation of researcher? (Yes/No). If yes, please provide more details.
4.4 Does the institution have a set of guidelines for collaboration agreements between institutionally-affiliated and independent CS partners? (Yes/No). If yes, please provide more details.	Yes, several projects have collaboration agreements with different institutions