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Edward Jensen is on the Digital Knowledge Support team at the Arizona State University College of Public Programs. He works with the College’s information technology department and faculty to facilitate online learning and research emerging technologies as they might be used by the next generation of public servants.
In addition, Mr. Jensen is a student at ASU’s School of Public Affairs pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban & Metropolitan Studies. Also in the Barrett Honors College, he is working on his undergraduate thesis studying how local governments must adapt to digital citizens. The research connects the themes of technology, leadership, civic engagement, and generational shift.
An accomplished musician, he was Principal Percussion for the Phoenix Symphony Youth Orchestra from 2004-2005 and Principal Tympani from 2005-2006. Mr. Jensen is on the choral conducting staff of the Phoenix Camerata, a local community chorus founded in 2009 by alumni of Arizona School for the Arts.
Mr. Jensen recently completed serving as President for the Barrett Honors College Leadership and Service Team at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. Under his administration, he connected students and community partners to help promote ownership and pride in the area around the campus. He is also the Past President for the Urbanites Association of the ASU School of Public Affairs.
An avid user of social media, he blogs and tweets and somehow finds a way to integrate them seamlessly into his studies. His blog focuses on emerging technologies but it includes news and rants pertinent to life in Downtown Phoenix. The blog’s address is edwardjensen.net. You can also find him tweeting on @edwardjensen.