Programs, Centers & Institutes
Master of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program allows students to approach the study of public policy with a focus on public policy in the urban setting. The MPP program prepares students for professional careers as policy analysts and leaders in public service involved in the formulation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of public policy at all levels of government and in the private and non-profit sectors. It can also serve as a platform for preparation for doctoral studies in public policy, pubic administration, urban studies, or other related programs.
Director: Barbara McCabe
Web: http://spa.asu.edu/new/mpp
Decision Theater + the Center for Policy Informatics
The Decision Theater offers world-class capabilities where science and community come together to visualize possibil- ities and realize solutions. It provides a set of tools for policy makers and the community to participate in immersive, collaborative decision making - to visualize the future through different scenarios. The Center for Policy Informatics is in the formative stage of develop- ment and will explore the theories and methods related to the use of policy data, information and knowledge for policy decision making.
Director: Rick Shangraw
Website: http://dt.asu.edu
Center for Nanotechnology in Society
Designed as a boundary organization at the interface of science and society, the center provides an operational model for a new way to organize research through improved reflexiveness and social learning which can signal emerging problems, enable anticipatory governance, and, through improved contextual awareness, guide trajectories of NSE knowledge and innovation toward socially desirable outcomes, and away from undesirable ones.
Director: David Guston
Website: http://cns.asu.edu
Consortium for Science, Policy + Outcomes
The Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes is an intellectual network aimed at enhancing the contribution of science and technology to society's pursuit of equality, justice, freedom, and overall quality of life. The Consortium creates knowledge and methods, cultivates public discourse, and fosters policies to help decision makers and institutions grapple with the immense power and importance of science and technology as society charts a course for the future.
Director: David Guston
Website: http://cspo.org
Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Morrison Institute for Public Policy bridges the gap between academic scholarship and public policy development through its services to public and private sector clients and its independent research agenda. Morrison Institute provides services in the areas of public policy research, program evaluation, and public outreach to many types of public and private organiza- tions in Arizona and throughout the United States.
Director: Sue Clark-Johnson
Web: http://www.asu.edu/copp/morrison
Center for Urban Innovation
The mission of the Center is to improve the quality of urban life in neighborhoods, cities, and urban regions by promoting innovation in governance, policy, and management. The Center contributes to the goal of “advancing urban governance in a global context” in the School of Public Affairs. Its research and outreach are both local and global.
Director: James Svara
Web: http://urbaninnovation.asu.edu
Decision Center for a Desert City
The Decision Center for a Desert City studies the decision processes used to plan and manage water resources and desert city growth. The center and research teams produce new knowledge, information and tools related to decision making under uncertainty associated with short-term climate variability and long-term climate change.
Co-Directors: Patricia Gober and Charles Redman
Web: http://dcdc.asu.edu
Global Institute of Sustainability
The Global Institute of Sustain- ability (GIOS) was established to catalyze and advance inter- disciplinary research on environmental, economic and social sustainability, especially as it relates to urban areas. The Institute brings scientists, social scientists, engineers, and government and industry leaders together to share knowledge and develop solutions to real-world problems.
Director: Jonathan Fink
Web: http://sustainability.asu.edu/gios
Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center
The Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center conducts multi-disciplinary, community- based research among the health disparities populations of the Southwest concerning drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. We focus on the needs and strengths of families and youth from diverse communities and strive to foster a stronger link between practice and research in the social work and service delivery fields.
Director: Flavio Marsiglia
Web: http://sirc.asu.edu
Public Policy@ASU
The Arizona State University community offers numerous centers, institutes, programs, activities, studies and resources committed to public policy. For those interested these resources, Public Policy@ASU is your portal to policy at ASU!
