Citizen Science & Research || CHS 280 - Experiential and Community Health & Research - Introduction to Citizen Science

Hone your science, research, and advocacy skills, through a hands-on citizen science project that aims to improve the health of your community. In this experience, you will create a health profile of their community, conduct 3 - 5 weeks of observations and data collection within their downtown area, obtain a 2-year CITI Certification, and advocate for change. This course will require observations of specific areas within your communities and is a great way to make an impact and shorten the distance between science and discovery.

Health features observed will be focused around:

• Community features that support/promote physical activity
• Sun and Heat Exposure
• Pedestrian Safety and risk
• Healthy/non-healthy food environments
• Alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use/ misuse
• Community features that support/promote physical activity

Learn more about the experience:

• Read about past student experiences in this ASU News article
• View the CHS 280 Sample Syllabus
• View the CHS 484: Sample Syllabus