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Foster Leaf

Research Intern, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes

Foster Leaf is a fourth-year undergraduate at ASU studying political science and justice studies with an emphasis on public policy. Prior to college, Foster spent four years with the U.S. Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant. During his academic career, Foster had an internship with the Phoenix Police Department as a criminal analyst, where he conducted a research project that ultimately led to new public policy on sex offenders in the city of Phoenix.

Foster’s most general interests are in the areas of justice, public policy, and promoting civic participation. His current work at CSPO focuses on energy transformation systems and societal impact. He is looking at the unintended consequences, both good and bad, that come with our desire to switch from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. Foster hopes that his research will give policy makers the information needed to make informed decisions about energy policy.