Analytics, Policy & Social Sciences
Chemistry, environmental analytics, behavioral research, anthropology, and policy modeling — the applied and social science divisions of DARAS.
Overview
This capability group encompasses DARAS's Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences divisions — providing the analytical and human-centered research that translates hard science into actionable policy. From carbon sequestration chemistry and environmental remediation to disaster sociology, geopolitical forecasting, and misinformation analytics, these units ensure that DARAS's scientific output is grounded in real-world human context.
Capabilities
Core Functions
Specialist Units
Assigned Units
Frameworks
Governing Standards
EPA Method 8270
EPA analytical chemistry method for environmental contamination assessment.
IPCC WG III
IPCC Working Group III — mitigation of climate change, including carbon sequestration standards.
APA Ethical Principles
American Psychological Association ethical principles for behavioral research.
UN OCHA IASC
Inter-Agency Standing Committee standards for social science research in humanitarian settings.
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