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new ...“The PEWAN lecture and awards is an avenue to steer the direction of public discourse on construction matters and volatile environmental issues. It has the objective of inspiring ideas and robust intellectual conversations on issues affecting the built environment and the nation’s economy,” she said. — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 10h ago

new The climate crisis, lasting impacts of the global pandemic, and related social inequities point to the need for education that teaches compassion and care for the planet. Climate change and its social impacts have necessitated a re-think of traditional pedagogies. University educators are faced with the challenge of not only engaging learners in these conversations but also supporting and addressing the range of emotions and pedagogical complexities that involve socio-scientific realities. Climate-kind pedagogy (CKP) cultivates climate- and justice-informed approaches and promotes the practice of kindness in educational settings. The framework for CKP addresses values reflected in syllabus and course planning, teacher attitudes, activities, tools, evaluation strategies, and expected outcomes. It is grounded in a commitment to confronting oppressive practices and supporting students from all cultural backgrounds while honouring lived experiences and cultural knowledge. — bccampus.ca, 18h ago

new Georgia Tech is proud of our students’ long history of active engagement in sustainability. Group efforts range from raising awareness and organizing accessible events, to the application of science, technology, engineering, and policy to service opportunities and grand challenges locally and abroad. — gatech.edu, 1d ago

In this webinar, we will discuss practical tips our speakers took to enhance public science perception. We will approach the contradiction between scientific contributions and challenges in gaining public trust and support. Practical routes for researchers to boost science public engagement will be discussed, including effective science communication, education, and media literacy, as well as active participation in scientific outreach, events, and citizen science projects. These efforts have the potential to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and public understanding, fostering evidence-based decision-making and trust in scientific research. — Plantae, 3d ago

new Sikh Reference Library USA is a leading institution dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge related to Sikh history, culture, and contemporary issues. Committed to fostering intellectual discourse, the library serves as a hub for researchers, scholars, and the broader community interested in Sikh studies. — EIN Presswire, 1d ago

new With so much investment in public actions, it’s critical to understand where protests are positioned in the political escalation ladder. As great as civil disobedience looks on social media and all that it can do for NGO building, protests are, surprisingly, in and of themselves, not a panacea for social injustice — or in this case, genocide. Critically, protests serve as a tool, among many, for mass mobilization. They provide a platform for suppressed people, in this case, Palestinians, to have our voices heard in the public sphere — where we are so often intentionally excluded and erased. Oftentimes, these public displays of outrage are the first time our messages are heard in the mainstream. This visibility can often help serve as a catalyst for broader social and political change, promoting solidarity and empowerment among participants, as broader social justice formations tend to make up large-scale public events. — Mondoweiss, 1d ago

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new But it is more about creating a lively backdrop for everyday work. Punwani says, “We’re reinforcing social bonds through virtual spaces that encourage ‘water cooler’ moments, impromptu brainstorms, and shared laughter.” Such moments are the keystones of a culture that values mental health and collective contentment alongside productivity. — Grit Daily News, 2d ago

..."Civic Engagement Voices Rising" is a new podcast produced by a group of OSUN student Global Engagement Fellows presenting fresh insights on the fields of student civic engagement and volunteerism. The first three episodes, by Dareen Alhajaref (Al Quds Bard College), Juan Andrés (Universidad de los Andes), and Oybek Turaev (American University of Central Asia), provide provocative commentary on a range of issues from a truly global mix of individuals working at the frontlines of community engagement.Listen to Civic Engagement Voices Rising.Listen in as students from Colombia, Kyrgyzstan, and beyond talk about their personal experiences "in the community" tackling contentious topics, such the stigmatization of artificial intelligence and women’s leadership in Palestine. Subscribe so you can hear the exciting new episodes that are coming down the pike and striking the balance between social activism and the joy of college life. Get ready to be informed, inspired, and entertained!Listen to Civic Engagement Voices Rising. — opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org, 3d ago

The Research Experiences in Marine Science (REMS) Program is a Hawai’i place-based CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) for late high school and early undergraduate students wherein students conduct independent research that draws upon the history, culture, and ecosystem of their local communities. In addition to providing meaningful access to marine science education and training, REMS addresses a fear of failure expressed by students who view their culture and personal identity as incompatible with undergraduate science pathways. Data about student attitudes toward and conceptualizations of science and scientists were collected through pre- and postprogram open-ended survey items, Draw-a-Scientist Tests, and postprogram interviews. Results suggest the combination of place-based elements and an authentic research experience shifted students’ conceptualization of scientists to a “humanized” construct. The emergence of this theme coincided with students recognizing themselves as scientists, gaining confidence in content understanding and research skills, increasing interest in science as a career pathway, and recognizing how science affects their communities. This study demonstrates how a CURE that emphasizes the cultural relevance of science, an inclusive conceptualization of a “scientist”, and contextualized role of “failure” in science, may contribute to historically marginalized students recognizing themselves as scientists and ultimately persisting in science careers. — CBE—Life Sciences Education, 3d ago

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Scientific labor is very demanding. Finding the chance to create and employ science communication programs cannot be included in a researcher’s agenda easily. In any case, it will always be worth the effort to set the seed to bring the plant science community closer to society. Engaging stakeholders, policymakers, and community leaders in research endeavors ensure that scientific progress aligns with societal needs and aspirations. Enhancing public perception in science is a collaborative effort that involves scientists, institutions, policymakers, educators, and the media. By prioritizing transparent communication, involving diverse perspectives, addressing ethical concerns, and promoting science education, society can bridge the gap between scientific advancements and public understanding. If the public perception of science is more informed and supportive, it will lead to evidence-based decision-making, greater trust in scientific research, and a sustainable future built on innovation and progress. — Plantae, 11w ago

Trust not only underpins collective actions but also fuels the sharing and dissemination of information, particularly crucial in a knowledge-driven society. We examine the multifaceted relationship between science and the public, encompassing media, the internet, education, and public engagement, as well as its connection to policymaking. How can these channels be harnessed effectively for science communication and to instill appropriate trust in scientific endeavors?... — University of Groningen, 9w ago

Scientific knowledge, particularly online, is indeed plentiful for an interested learner. And usually for good reason: Open, transparent, and accessible science can push advances in biotechnology and medicine. Education and outreach can make a real difference when it comes to basic science literacy and increasing engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. — Foreign Policy, 29d ago

This last aspect was a joint endeavour with two other COST projects ‘Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science (Alien CSI)’ and ‘Citizen Science to promote creativity, scientific literacy, and innovation throughout Europe (CS-EU)’ and a meeting on ‘Citizen science as a tool for education and promotion of scientific literacy in evolution’ that took place in January 2020 just before the COVID pandemic hit. The outcomes were published in the prestigious Royal Society Proceedings B in 2022. — COST, 5w ago

To some observers outside the research enterprise, this charge is long overdue. To those already operating at the boundaries of science and communities, it is a welcome door-opener. And to entrenched interests concerned about movement away from a social contract supporting curiosity-driven fundamental research toward solutions-oriented research that focuses scientific processes on solutions and public good, PCAST may be shaking bedrock. — Issues in Science and Technology, 6w ago

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For those on university faculties, particularly those in schools of education, it may not be clear why it’s important to spend energy in this way. Most faculty publish a great deal of research and consider public scholarship of this sort to be public intellectual activity. But what is called for here is in fact engagement with a wider ecosystem of outlets, from “big media” to less-publicised but equally important outlets, in order to inform public policy plus educational and societal issues. — THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, 3d ago

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new Community Engagement and CSR is another: NEWS Engineering has a strong tradition of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that positively impact local communities. These initiatives, whether in education, healthcare, or environmental conservation, contribute to social development and well-being. — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 2d ago

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The lecture highlights these research intersections, with special emphasis on the ways in which social science can be an effective tool for asking equitable questions for the good of science and humanity. Recent scientific research has been noted as disinterested, dispassionate, and inequitable – always leaving someone behind. But Fouché’s hope for the future is open science, where people outside of traditional scientific research are included in these endeavors, collaboration and information-sharing is encouraged, and scholarly practices and knowledge defy language barriers. — Social Science Space, 4w ago

Overall, I think that there should be professional individuals in between scientists and publics, such as science communication professionals at higher education institutions or science journalists, science bloggers, and “sciencefluencers” on social media. They can do a good job of mediating between science and publics. That being said, it is still important and worthwhile to have scientists and scholars themselves as vocal communicators in public discourse in society – for both high and low stake debates. — Elephant in the Lab, 11w ago

I was motivated and elated to see researchers using science communication skills to spearhead outreach initiatives and to impact policy. I strongly believe that training in science communication should be a mandatory component of graduate programs. The ability to clearly explain complex topics is a skill useful both in academia (i.e., when designing a poster, teaching undergraduate courses, writing a grant application, giving a presentation, or sharing research with the public through media outlets) and industry. For example, a policy analyst explaining the implications of data to policymakers; a public health official explaining vaccination benefits; an engineer sharing technical information to stakeholders. — University Affairs, 4w ago

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new Chad Baron is co-founder of Degrowth California, an organization helping facilitate education, conversation, and action exploring post-growth futures in the state, nation, and global community. Most of his professional experience is in the education system and non-profits where he worked with diverse community stakeholders. In these spaces he often felt the desire to return to school to explore the root causes of environmental breakdown and various justice issues. He received a master’s degree in international studies from the University of San Francisco where he explored degrowth and the socio-economic teachings of faith traditions, their perspectives on the foundational drivers of injustice, and what they see as essential for sustainable and just socio-economic activity. — ted.com, 2d ago

new The cautious yet optimistic adoption of these technologies by cities like Boston and states like New Jersey and California signals a significant shift in the public-sector landscape.The journey from skepticism to the beginnings of strategic implementation reflects a growing recognition of the transformative potential of AI for public good. From enhancing public engagement through sentiment analysis and accessibility to optimizing government operations and cybersecurity, generative AI is not just an auxiliary tool but a catalyst for a more efficient, inclusive and responsive government.However, this journey is not without its challenges. The need for transparent and accountable technologies, responsible usage, constant vigilance against potential misuse, and the importance of maintaining a human-centric approach in policymaking are reminders that technology is a tool to augment human capabilities, not replace them.With responsible experimentation and a commitment to continuous learning, governments can harness the power of generative AI to reshape how they deliver public services. The future of governance is being rewritten, and it's up to us to ensure that this story is one of progress, inclusivity and enhanced public welfare.Beth Simone Noveck is a professor at Northeastern University, where she directs the Burnes Center for Social Change and its partner projects, the GovLab and InnovateUS. She is core faculty at the Institute for Experiential AI. Beth also serves as chief innovation officer for the state of New Jersey. Beth’s work focuses on using AI to reimagine participatory democracy and strengthen governance, and she has spent her career helping institutions incorporate more participatory and open ways of working. — GovTech, 2d ago

In recent years, Geospatial Data Science – the use of geographic knowledge and AI approaches to extract meaningful insights from large-scale geographic data – has achieved remarkable success in spatial knowledge discovery and reasoning, and geographic phenomena modeling. However, two challenges remain in geospatial data science: (1) geographic phenomena are always treated as functions of a set of physical settings, but human experience has received insufficient attention; (2) there are limited strategies to focus on and address geoethical issues. In this talk, Dr. Kang will present a series of works that utilized geospatial data science to understand human experience and sense of place. In particular, using large-scale street view images, social media data, human mobility data, and advanced GeoAI approaches, he measured and analyzed human subjective safety perceptions (e.g., whether a neighborhood is perceived as a safe place), and emotions (e.g., happiness) at places, as well as human-environment relationships. Also, his work paid attention on geoethical issues such as monitoring perception bias and model bias and protecting geoprivacy. — nyu.edu, 3d ago

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Iris Stiers of the Faculty of Science has organised many citizen science and communication activities, such as this Universiteit van Vlaanderen lecture, about exotic plants and the environment, in which informing and raising awareness go hand in hand. “I value the societal importance of science and research, including in my research projects. And that’s the icing on the cake,” she says. “As a teacher trainer, I chose to link the citizen science project with schools and young people. In the school context, citizen science can be a powerful didactic means of delivering specific lesson content. What’s more, it can also provide new knowledge for science. Citizen science in the classroom has many advantages: pupils develop research skills in an authentic context that increases motivation, it shows how research is creative and it contributes to general scientific literacy.”... — Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 26d ago

We are highly committed to science communication and we seize every opportunity to sensitise the general public towards scientific issues and reasoning. — Imperial College London, 10w ago

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UQAM stands as a beacon of inclusivity, accessibility, and social commitment, with a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning Arts, Communication, Political Science, Science, Education, and Management. The university’s innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to nurture critical thinking, foster creativity, and instill a sense of social responsibility, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to society. — Rebellion Research, 9w ago

I am an assistant professor specializing in rhetorical theory. Broadly, my research examines how science communication is changing with new—especially networked—technologies and also with different communities becoming involved in scientific research and policy-making. My research is especially concerned with public participation in scientific research (citizen science), expertise and ethos in scientific research, and expertise and expert networks. — EconoTimes, 6w ago

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In academic communities, there is growing interest in and concern over the proliferation of misinformation. In certain cases, misinformation may be no more than a harmless parody or a light-hearted joke. However, as documented in recent research on misinformation during political events and public health crises, fabricated and inaccurate information can have severe detrimental impacts. On the individual level, misinformation can influence attitudes and decision-making (Lee & Jones-Jang, 2022; Loomba et al., 2021); on a societal level, it can undermine policy-making and compromise social well-being and democracy (Benkler, 2019; Karpf, 2019; Thorson et al., 2018). Given its relevance and potential impact, misinformation as a phenomenon has attracted meaningful debate in academia, public and political discussions alike. One consequence of the hype surrounding misinformation across different social sectors is the inconsistencies and contradictions in defining misinformation as a concept. — Internet Policy Review, 3d ago

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The reforms must go beyond adding a new major here and a new research centre there. Transformational change means rethinking all core business school activities in research, teaching and engagement to align with a new purpose. Being a public and democratic school entails working closely and collaboratively with businesses, policymakers and public institutions to produce socially responsible and economically fair outcomes. It also means using education and research as a pathway to individual mobility, social diversity, environmental sustainability and economic equality. — Times Higher Education (THE), 4d ago

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and short break! It is hard to believe that the semester is coming to a close. Each year, I rent a house on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to spend the break with my two sons. Sometimes, it’s just us. Other times, friends come along and fill the house. This year, it was just us. On one of the days, it rained – not in the way it rains in Colorado, but a 14-hour soaking rain. The day opened space to contemplate the future of public health how we make strides toward improving the health of our society.The COVID-19 pandemic was, and may continue as, one of the most substantial infectious disease threats in modern times that required an immediate public health response. However, the United States alongside other nations, was slow to provide widespread and convenient testing, distribute masks, and effectively communicate about safe practices and the changing scientific landscape. Nonetheless, the United States invested in new technology and developed an efficacious vaccine in record time. While its distribution, deployment, and uptake could have been improved, the scientific community achieved remarkable breakthroughs by sharing data and tissue samples at a pace not previously seen. Researchers openly collaborated at an international level. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare an inadequate public health infrastructure especially around inconsistent communication between federal, state, and local policies that prevented a cohesive response to the pandemic.What can we learn from the public-private partnerships that brought us exciting new treatments but also highlighted some of the shortcomings of public health? How can we use these lessons to reimagine the public health infrastructure? As the new dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, I’ve reflected at length as to why and how our nation rapidly responded to developing a new treatment, but large scale, transformational public health investments such as access to health care, new models of care delivery, and data integration across systems for policy development have been slower to come. In my first State of the School address, I suggested that public health, as a field and practice, is plagued by three myths that must be overcome. These myths are: public health isn’t sexy; public health isn’t a science; and public health is invisible until it fails.Myth #1: Public health isn’t sexy.As a society, we are drawn to new treatments and promises for a cure. The technology is exciting; the breakthroughs are breathtaking. What government or individual donor does not want to invest in an early-stage treatment that may cure or slow the progress of a disease that affects millions of people? The motivation for financial support is higher if this disease affects them or their loved ones. This enthusiasm remains high, almost without regard to a treatment’s chances of success, costs, and possible risk. How do we make the case for public health to be as equally exciting and breathtaking? Public health breakthroughs (e.g., clean water, sanitation practices, food inspection) have changed the course of history for civilization and have prevented countless deaths. Yet, the achievements of public health are not widely promoted as life-saving interventions. Public health interventions have a high chance of success, often come at low costs relative to the development of pharmaceutical interventions, and are generally associated with few downside risks. Tobacco companies made smoking sexy, a habit that is deadly, stinky, costly, and turns its users’ teeth yellow. Surely the case for public health’s ‘sex appeal’ is easier to make than the case made for tobacco products. We must be creative in how we change the narrative for public health.Myth #2: Public health isn’t a science.A quick google search defines science as “the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.” Public health professionals produce research that is grounded in theory, data driven, and evidence-based. Our papers are subject to rigorous review and our researchers compete for incredibly scarce resources—it is public health after all. Yet, the message of “science” often gets lost in the work we do and has even come under attack in recent years. “Science” is sometimes lost when we disseminate our evidence to colleagues in basic, translational, and clinical science who may not appreciate the complexity of our work. The average person understands that microbiology is a science but is unaware that public health research and practice is also a science and is guided by economic, social, and behavioral theories, among others.As a public health community, we must take responsibility for this perception and communicate more effectively about the thought and rigor that goes into what we do. Public health science uses data from complex tracking systems assembled for public health purposes, and often enhances those data with additional data that were assembled for other purposes but can inform our models and subsequent decisions. These data are stress tested with varying assumptions and sensitivity analyses and then frequently updated with new data. Furthermore, our scientists develop new methods to handle the ensuing complex analyses. Public health science exists at the intersections of human behavior, environmental forces, policy, society at large, and health. Therefore, our landscape is continually changing, and our scientists have to be nimble in response. A good example is how well our faculty worked together to produce evidence for Colorado’s governor to make data-driven and evidence-based decisions. We must do much more to educate everyone within and outside of our field about the science of public health and that our process is no different than basic, translational, and clinical science.Myth #3: Public health is invisible until it fails.Despite public health’s struggles with sex appeal and perceptions about its science, much of public health is “invisible” because it works so well. We take for granted that our food and drinking water are safe and that smoking is prohibited on airplanes. Most of us instinctively reach for the seatbelt when we settle into a car – all because of public health. However, when these measures were first introduced, they were met with resistance. We owe it to our field to point out the areas where public health continues to save lives. It is in these examples where we regain trust and convince the population, including policymakers, to adopt new measures that make our world a safer place where we can all thrive.How is public health not sexy when it saves so many lives? How is it not science when public health is theory grounded, data driven, and evidence-based? And how is public health invisible when there are so many examples of public health in action all around us, every day? Public health is visible, but it needs to be clearly understood.There are not enough resources in our society to treat each individual who has a health need. Because of this, societal level interventions are needed to make us safer, saner, and stronger. 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Second, universities need centers or programs dedicated to advancing mutual understanding and cross-religious, cross-ethnic and cross-ideological dialogue and understanding. A broad-based center that hosts events, conducts research and promotes conversations about resolving conflict and addressing hostilities would be far more appealing to the vast majority of students than the narrow casting that currently takes place at religion- or region-based academic centers. I know from personal experience that trying to bring polarized faculty and students into difficult conversations and uncomfortable environments on Israel-Palestine issues is tough sledding. But with leadership from the top, universities can make this happen. — Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs, 6d ago

Perhaps. But in certain respects, the increasing politicization of the humanities can be a good thing. By engaging with current political and societal challenges, the humanities can remain pertinent and impactful and can speak to issues previously confined to the social sciences and STEM fields. The medical or health humanities, with their emphasis on the experience of pain and illness and medical ethics, offer a model that deserves to be emulated by business humanities and engineering and technology humanities. — Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs, 6d ago

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Many countries support arts and culture through grants to artists, protections for cultural heritage, and funding for galleries, theatres, and museums. Although these things are commonplace, they raise ethical questions that scratch at foundational issues in liberal political thought. What should get funded and why? How should concerns for fairness and favouritism constrain such decisions? And is it possible (or desirable) to democratise funding decisions? This workshop brings together experts in ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and archaeology to tackle these questions. — School of Advanced Study, 5d ago

Columbia Global Centers | Paris addresses pressing global issues that are at the forefront of international education and research: agency and gender; climate and the environment; critical dialogues for just societies; encounters in the arts; and health and medical science. — Dart Center, 7d ago

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) is a world-class interdisciplinary research centre with a wide-ranging portfolio of Masters programmes. In both research and education, we proactively engage with pressing contemporary concerns with new methodological thinking. We are experts in the scientific, interpretive, creative and participatory methods that allow us to address today’s most urgent challenges, from AI to digital infrastructures to climate change. We understand impact as being about making interventions, whether they be in policy, public understanding or bringing about change through action research. — tal.net, 9d ago

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This work is urgent, important and daunting, given the deep historical roots of antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate. Public universities such as ours are ideal places for open intellectual discourse. We are a proud multicultural community, and it is my fervent hope that the collaborative work of this task force can help us forge understanding and connection, united in our collective goal to eliminate hate. — Maryland Today, 5d ago

SHADE’s research agenda aims to address current challenges, while maintaining a critical eye on promised solutions. We are an interdisciplinary group, with scholars bringing methods and theoretical approaches from bioethics, engineering, sociology, philosophy, law, biomedicine and health policy. But our membership goes beyond academia, it involves stakeholders globally, from policy makers, NGOs, health systems, patients, public and beyond, creating space for them to share ideas. — King's College London, 7d ago

Piotr Teodorowski is a health services researcher, who specialises in patient and public involvement in research to deepen engagement and improve care systems and knowledge. — Silicon Republic, 6d ago

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Your work often explores the intersection of art, culture, and social change. How do you see the role of theater and storytelling in addressing important social issues and fostering community engagement?... — BroadwayWorld.com, 9w ago

This short zine explores Public Policy Collage (PPC) - an arts-based participatory research method focused on public policy issues. The zine explains why PPC can be a powerful research method for researchers engaging communities in public policy issues, especially when combined with more conventional methods like survey data and interviews. — CBRCanada, 20d ago

Our institutions also need to change expectations for scholarly publication to include communicating research in ways that are engaging, relevant, and accessible to public audiences. Our recent commentary in Translational Behavioral Medicine highlights the ways in which traditional tenure and promotion policies prevent many faculty researchers, clinicians, and educators from engaging in public scholarship. We argue that rebuilding trust in science requires a collective shift in what counts as scholarship. This will only happen if university presidents, deans, department chairs, promotion and tenure committees, budget offices, research funders, peer reviewers, and journal editors are on board. — Boston University, 6w ago

Today, the PLRC has grown to 50 staff and volunteer members with expertise in biomedical and participatory research, neuroscience, cognitive science, public policy, machine learning, human-centered design, and health activism. — webmd.com, 7w ago

The Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia promotes research, teaching and public engagement on key issues of modern South Asia in an interdisciplinary framework and in a historically and culturally grounded manner. — Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, 12w ago

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The resulting GYA-RYAS joint statement contains recommendations on achieving global vaccine equity, fostering Young Academies, and ensuring community involvement and youth engagement in the conceptualization and application of emerging technologies. Altogether, ECRs play a pivotal role in this sphere by championing interdisciplinary, international research approaches, responsible research practices, Open Science and creative science communication. — Global Young Academy, 10d ago

Chang Jin, Vice President of CAS said: “CAS has always regarded basic research as the foundation of our growth. We have taken every measure to enhance our basic research which includes implementing the ‘Ten Principles in Basic Research’, consolidating topics in basic research and carrying out cross field and interdisciplinary collaborative research. Releasing the Research Fronts report is key in our approach to play an increasingly important role as a national think-tank and better understand the trends in global science and technology.”... — Clarivate, 6d ago

...5. Engage with the public: actively seek opportunities to engage with non-expert audiences. Translate your research into layman’s terms, use relatable examples and participate in public outreach activities. A good example of this is Abbie Richards, an academic TikTok content producer, who posts videos to communicate climate science and combat misinformation. Her goal is to make research easily communicable and more relatable. — THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, 11d ago

Dr. Kuk is an Assistant Professor at the Adult Education and Community Development Program in OISE, University of Toronto. She is developing projects of how activist work evolves in non-profit settings, which connects to her interest in how participatory mechanisms in organizations can drive social change from within. Her recent institutional ethnographic project focused on how activist-educators in South Korea activate their notions of a deeper democracy through their education practices. — Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 7d ago

The course explores a wide range of issues related to mental health and conflict including mental health and political violence, power and conflict, humour and mental health, polarization and context/the environment, tribalism and polarization, critical thinking and meaning, collective and intergenerational trauma, social networks and algorithms, disinformation and polarization, and more…... — World BEYOND War, 10d ago

Many thanks to current SSP President Randy Townsend for prioritizing mental health awareness across our scholarly communications industry; this is a topic in much need of further discussion, understanding, and support. In the fast-paced world we work in, where the pursuit of knowledge (and often success and profit) is relentless and the pressure to publish is unyielding, the state of mental health among academics, publishers, librarians, and vendors is increasingly garnering attention. — The Scholarly Kitchen, 7d ago

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Science diplomacy is the use of scientific collaborations among nations to address common problems and to build constructive international partnerships, is the definition you can find in Wikipedia. Jan Danckaert announced that EUTOPIA has work package around Science Diplomacy. "We will not only give science diplomacy a firm academic grounding, but also make sure that each and every scientist in our alliance can act on a daily basis as a diplomat for science, an ambassador."... — Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 9w ago

In a so-called “attention economy”, research generally has little success chances because in order to grasp attention traditional triggers are required such as sensation, morality, and outrage. However, there are areas where voices from the scientific community are expected, especially in societal conflicts and transformation processes fueled by specific research findings but leading to ethical, economic, or social controversies. For me, this is the truly interesting and largely unexplored space for science communication. There is not enough understanding of how science operates in these spaces, how it should operate, and how it changes itself and society as a result. Much more attention should be paid to this, both within the scientific community and in the realm of science communication and science funding. Furthermore, there is a need for spaces where researchers with experience in science communication can exchange their insights with those actively engaging in societal debates. — Elephant in the Lab, 6w ago

Bureaucratic infringements of academic freedom operate via a range of mechanisms, both formal – such as ethics committees and recruitment and promotion criteria – and informal, such as harassment of staff with the “wrong” opinions via EDI networks and attempts to no-platform external speakers. At the heart of this is a politicisation of science and scholarship that undermines public trust in science and universities, risking grave social consequences such as vaccine hesitancy and climate science scepticism. Falling public confidence in universities in the US shows us the damage that can be done when universities are perceived to be partisan supporters of particular causes. — Times Higher Education (THE), 8w ago

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Public health is a fascinating and vital field, focusing on improving and protecting community health and well-being. It encompasses a broad range of topics, from disease prevention and health promotion to environmental health and emergency response. With the ever-evolving nature of health challenges globally, understanding public health is more important than ever. — Science Times, 10d ago

There is an important space where academia and activism intersect. "Public scholarship" and "engaged scholarship” can be invaluable in addressing social, political, and environmental issues. These works can provide rigorous research, data analysis, and historical context to inform and support activist movements. — Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs, 13d ago

The Data Science Institute is dedicated to advancing research and building community in the exciting interdisciplinary field of data science, the integrative fusion of mathematics, statistics, and computer science applied to address basic and practical problems in the sciences (natural, life, and social), engineering, and society. — Imperial College London, 9d ago

The conference is a platform for open and actionable research, concentrating on various aspects of Climate Security, particularly linked to the nexus of Conflict, Peace, and Development. Additionally, papers and contributions in broader fields like climate change and environmental sciences, public/private partnerships, education, leadership, innovation with an emphasis on Safety and Security aspects, play a vital role in shaping the conference's discourse. — UNITAR, 9d ago

Science Week at ICIQ served as a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing and scientific dialogue, fostering connections among scientists, educators, and the public. — iciq.org, 12d ago

Celebrities are trendsetters who influence fashion, lifestyle, and societal norms. Keeping up with their lives and being conversant with pop culture can be a social lubricant, helping people connect and share common interests. However, when fascination turns into obsession, it can start to detract from personal experiences, responsibilities, and quality of life. — Psychology Today, 9d ago

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Training students is the essence of my role as a professor in geo-archaeology, a field that combines earth sciences with archaeology. My training philosophy is based on respect, excellence, perseverance and open-mindedness. I constantly strive toward greater equity, diversity and inclusion. I pass these values on to my students and interns through their research projects, while creating a favourable environment for scientific discoveries and advances in knowledge. — University Affairs, 11w ago

Are you passionate about social justice and social change, or aspire to undertake research-informed responsibilities in a school or community? This program provides you with a critical understanding of the social, historical, cultural, political, economic and ethical contexts of education. — utoronto.ca, 6w ago

Wokeness on Campus: Like many modern universities, UPEI has seen a rise in “wokeness” or social awareness, especially concerning issues of social justice, equity, and environmental sustainability. Student-led initiatives and groups ensure ongoing discussions on racial, gender, and environmental justice. However, the university emphasizes dialogue over dogma, encouraging students to approach issues with open-mindedness and critical thinking. — Rebellion Research, 5w ago

This grant will support BES members to deliver independent outreach, public engagement and science communication activities that engage public audiences with the excitement, importance and relevance of ecological science or enhance the experience and skills of others to communicate ecology with public audiences. — British Ecological Society, 7w ago

The press focuses on social, economic, political, and environmental issues at a global level, with Policy Press specializing in social policy and social change. Led by director Alison Shaw, it puts “integrity before profit” as it provides a platform for the scholarly community to publish work across subjects including law, business and management, politics and international relations, science, technology and society, and public policy. Successful books from the press include Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides by Terri E. Givens; The Class Ceiling: Why It Pays to Be Privileged by Sam Friedman and Daniel Laurison; and Uncomfortably Off: Why the Top 10% of Earners Should Care about Inequality by Marcos González Hernando and Gerry Mitchell, which received wide media coverage earlier this year and was selected to appear in the Summer Reading List for Parliamentarians. — PublishersWeekly.com, 21d ago

..."Ethics play an important role in wildlife management, but our profession lacked an effective way to incorporate ethics, along with ecological and social science, in decisions. Our goal was to provide a way to bring the underlying ethics to the surface for consideration by stakeholders and decision makers," said corresponding author Christian A. Smith, of the Wildlife Management Institute. — phys.org, 25d ago

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Innovation is increasingly seen as a social process, more bottom-up and interactive, than top-down science to implementation. — Agricultural and Rural Convention, 11d ago

Beyond activism, environmental photography plays a pivotal role in education. It can be a powerful tool in classrooms and educational programs, fostering environmental consciousness among younger generations. By integrating photography into environmental education, a deeper understanding and connection to nature can be cultivated and more responsible citizens created. — Fstoppers, 11d ago

As a senior news director for social sciences, I write about political science, religion (and their intersection), sociology, education, anthropology, philosophy and linguistics. I have a passion for storytelling and enjoy working with our world-renowned faculty and members of the media to bring research to life for the public. Prior to joining the Public Affairs team, I worked in public relations at SSM Health and covered academic medicine at Saint Louis University. I have a master’s degree in communication from SLU. Outside of work, I am most likely to be found at a dance studio or cheering from the sidelines of a soccer field. My family and I also love traveling, camping and visiting national parks. — wustl.edu, 12d ago

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CICI is a gathering place for critical and creative inquiry aimed at addressing the key political, social, religious and cultural issues facing society through collaboration. “Literature and the arts have a longstanding historical relationship with altered states of perception and consciousness that yield new visions of what it means to be in the world,” said center faculty director Debarati Sanyal. “The Psychedelics in Society and Culture collaboration between Berkeley and Harvard aims to explore the role that psychedelics continue to play in that story and to support creative and critical inquiry into what is now a burgeoning interdisciplinary field.”... — UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, 13d ago

Jill Clark is a Toronto-based public speaker and communications professional. Her work has taken her across Canada and Europe, gathering lessons and skills along the way, and transferring them into her role as Manager of Communications and Media Relations with the Rideau Hall Foundation. She has built a life and career out of zigs, zags, twists, turns and saying things like “how hard could it be?”. She believes in the power of strategic and thoughtful communication as an essential tool for meaningful engagement and valuable change. — ted.com, 9d ago

While Hollywood aims to entertain first, mental health depictions sit at the intersection of culture and healthcare. Achieving lifelike rather than lurid accuracy demands more voices be prioritized to prevent irreparable harm going forward. With awareness and accountability, real progress in fighting misunderstanding and barriers to treatment through film and media is possible. — Insightssuccess Media and Technology Pvt. Ltd., 10d ago

Hi! I’m Matthew, a recent postgraduate studying Sustainability, Energy and Development (MSc) in the Department of Anthropology. Having focused on photography, videos, and blog content with The Durham Student, I am currently exploring sustainability research and public engagement more broadly. When not working or studying, I can be found browsing used bookshops, outdoors, or spending time with cats - especially at home around Bristol. — durham.ac.uk, 10d ago

In today's world, diversity is both a strength and a challenge. We face intricate issues across various fields - from business operations and mental health to innovation and communication. The 4th Global Empowerment Summit is your passport to exploring these complex issues. — Eventbrite, 10d ago

This problem of applied inference, which has been variously described as a distinction between ‘empirical’ and ‘conjectural’ science (Ginzburg 2009) or between frequentist and subjective definitions of probability (Hacking 2006), has urgent contemporary implications in areas such as criminal justice, hiring, surveillance, and other domains. Bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is increasingly recognized as endemic, and as a major societal challenge—particularly in psychology, policing, medicine, and social assistance programs, all critical areas where automated decision systems are increasingly deployed(O’Neil 2017; Birhane 2021). Yet this bias is often grounded in the automation of inappropriate conjectural inference about human bodies and behaviours (Stark and Hutson 2021): population-level probability assumptions cannot be applied justifiably to individuals, and human activity is neither reliably regular nor repeatable across cultures and contexts (Piantadosi, Byar, and Green 1988). — Schwartz Reisman Institute, 12d ago

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Mindwise Debate is a series of public debates organised by Studium Generale Groningen, Institute for Science Education and Communication and Mindwise Groningen. The debates aims to create a university-wide platform for risky and engaging dialogue on topics ranging from the role of standardisation in education systems to the nature of consciousness. The event consists of a formal debate between two teams composed of both students and staff members from UG followed by an open discussion between everyone in the audience and the debaters. — University of Groningen, 11d ago

Graduates of UD’s interdisciplinary evaluation science program could find themselves working in government, at research firms, in schools or even healthcare providers. Housed within the Graduate College, UD’s program lets students choose their own area of focus from nine areas of concentration developed in partnerships with six UD colleges. The concentrations range from methodologically focused coursework, including applied statistics, business analytics and bioinformatics data science, to content-focused coursework, including early childhood policy, educational technology, education policy, health policy, higher education policy and public policy. — udel.edu, 12d ago

Anusha Merchant is a junior at Barnard pursuing a degree in Political Science and concentration in Ethnicity and Race Studies. As a Liman Fellow, she served as a legal intern at Government Accountability Project, assisting Senior Counsel in litigation to promote corporate and government accountability, protect whistleblowers, and advance free speech. Previously, she worked at Columbia's Knight First Amendment Institutie, conducting research to support the organization's free speech scholarship. She has also worked as a legal intern at CAIR-NY, protecting civil rights and promoting justice for Muslim Americans, like herself. Through this work and the Liman Fellowship, Anusha has gained a passion for social justice and hopes to pursue a future career in public interest and First Amendment rights. — barnard.edu, 11d ago

...“Our goal is to reduce some science communication gaps and science understanding gaps between food scientists, researchers and the public,” he said. “We want to reduce existing gaps between food science research and public understanding of such research. The more informed our public, the more likely policies will be formulated that are conducive to and positive for producers and consumers alike. Our goal is to develop a national network linking scientists, researchers, students and the public.”... — newswise.com, 12d ago

Grading reform is a call for systemic change, and, like any change, it is a slow and iterative process. It’s about evolving the very purpose of grades from mere point accumulation to genuine reflections of student learning. This reformation demands a cultural shift among students, educators, and all educational stakeholders in understanding and valuing grades as learning rather than grades as earning. — Education Week, 13d ago

The Imperial Fungal Science Network is a hub for the mycology community, providing a leadership, advocacy and communications platform for mycologists and a developmental framework for future leaders in fungal research. — Imperial College London, 12d ago

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With the confluence of our PL expertise, professional experience, and macro-environmental factors, we realized there was an opportunity to support busy academic library workers in incorporating PL into their roles by bringing together evidence-based, theory-informed, and practical models. An edited volume felt like the natural progression of our research to create a platform for PL practitioners to share their work across all areas of academic librarianship. With our profession’s unique ethical commitment to privacy, growing social justice issues relating to algorithmic bias and surveillance capitalism, and a dearth of support in higher education for this much-needed literacy, we envision the book as the first of many to establish library workers as campus and societal thought leaders on privacy issues. — Library Journal, 12d ago

Rachel has contributed to academic and media discourses around wellness culture, sex education and consent, and domestic violence reforms, and is regularly sought after as a researcher and public commentator. — ted.com, 16d ago

Thomas' story serves as an inspiring reminder that in the world of science, embracing one’s unique perspective can lead to research that is not only important, but necessary in supporting public health and well-being. Their passion for public health and microbiology, combined with a commitment to LGBTQIA+ community health, culminated in groundbreaking research on mpox testing using saliva samples. This journey not only highlights the importance of inclusivity and representation in science, but also exemplifies how personal experiences can drive innovative solutions to public health challenges. — ASM.org, 18d ago

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...“Ethics play an important role in wildlife management, but our profession lacked an effective way to incorporate ethics, along with ecological and social science, in decisions. Our goal was to provide a way to bring the underlying ethics to the surface for consideration by stakeholders and decision makers,” said corresponding author Christian A. Smith, of the Wildlife Management Institute. — Lab Manager, 25d ago

...“The policy fellowship with DCMS on cultural placemaking and levelling up is a fantastic opportunity to consolidate research on place-based policy and cultural infrastructure, whilst learning about how national policy is made and what evidence is required for decision-making. Academic research on creative places comes from a wide range of disciplines, from economics, geography and planning to social sciences; this fellowship is an excellent way to advance arts and humanities research approaches to policy questions which can have real impact, not just on policy but also on what works when putting arts and cultural at the foundation of placemaking strategies”. — University of Manchester academics named UKRI Policy Fellowships, 4w ago

Elizabeth Payne is a Lecturer in Professional and Technical Communication at UMaine, where she specializes in engineering communication and business and technical writing. She works with campus sustainability specialists to create multidisciplinary research-writing projects for student teams to address real-world problems in environmental sustainability on campus. As a practitioner and citizen activist for her local lake association, Elizabeth manages grants, oversees the newsletter, and presents at meetings on environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and water quality. Recent initiatives include sponsoring student interns and conserving sensitive lands in the lake watershed. — UMaine Calendar, 11w ago

McNally said fundraising in higher education is a way to open doors for important learning and research that tackles global issues like climate change, sustainability, social change, artificial intelligence, and health care. Many of these complex, critical issues require experts trained in both arts and sciences, he noted. — Harvard Gazette, 11w ago

The implications extend to educational spheres, where spiritual experiences with science predict not only a deeper engagement but also improved recall and performance in scientific learning and exploration. — Neuroscience News, 8w ago

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OSUN Academic Certificates are micro-credentials awarded for clusters of courses that students complete in order to earn official recognition from OSUN and from their home institution. Six different interdisciplinary Academic Certificate programs provide a means for both degree and non-degree students, including refugee and displaced learners, to obtain credits and formal evidence of sustained university study. All of the programs – in Civic Engagement, Public Policy and Economic Analysis, Global Educational Development, Human Rights, Sustainability and Social Enterprise, and Food Studies – are useful for signaling students’ commitment and experience as they apply to potential employers and graduate programs. A Structured Path for Civic EngagementLaunched in 2021, the Certificate in Civic Engagement Program has awarded credentials to 12 students and has 70 students currently enrolled. The certificate provides a structured path for students to merge curricular and co-curricular civic pursuits and to deepen their understanding of publicly focused higher education. The certificate is offered in an online global classroom format across nine different OSUN partner institutions. Brian Mateo, Associate Dean of Civic Engagement at Bard Annandale and head of the certificate program, says it “allows students to understand the theories of civic and community engagement as well as engage them in practice through working in their communities.” Core coursework informs students on the fundamentals of civic engagement and demonstrates how to develop a project proposal. Students gain hands-on experience and complete 100 hours of volunteer work before graduating, cementing their exposure to experiential learning.Megumi Kivuva, who received the Certificate in Civic Engagement while earning a BA in Computer Science and Spanish Studies from Bard College Annandale, is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Science at the University of Washington. Their research “centers on understanding how family dynamics, school systems, and community organizations collectively influence the computer science learning experiences of refugee youth residing in Seattle.” Kivuva says the certificate program was “instrumental in bridging the gap between civic engagement and academic research” and that their current scholarly work is deeply rooted in the principles of civic engagement they learned about in the program. “(The program) equipped me with the methodologies and perspectives necessary to conduct research that is not only academically rigorous but also directly relevant and beneficial to the communities I am passionate about serving. In essence, the certificate program has been the catalyst for my growth as a scholar, a citizen, and a change-maker, enabling me to make meaningful contributions to both academia and the betterment of society.”A Foundation in Alternative Economic TraditionsThe Certificate in Public Policy and Economic Analysis, launched in 2022, has 6 graduates and a total of 40 students currently enrolled. Students are based at network institutions in Asia, Europe, North and South America.Pavlina Tcherneva, Director of the OSUN-Economic Democracy Initiative and head of the certificate program, says program courses allow students to study the diverse theoretical approaches, methodologies, and policy debates of global economics so they can learn “how to build a fairer economy that works for all.” “The certificate offers a one-of-a-kind rigorous course of study that expands students’ intellectual horizons and provides a hands-on opportunity to apply those alternative economic traditions to the understanding of real-world economic problems, such as economic insecurity, climate crisis, inequality and others,” adds Tcherneva.Jasmine Ahmed, who earned the certificate as she received a bachelor's degree in Ethics and Politics at Bard College Berlin, says “I am currently applying to graduate school programs in international relations, and having the certificate listed on my transcripts and resume has been a useful and distinctive talking point…to help demonstrate my interest and experience.”She says certificate coursework compelled her to refine her research and writing skills, both of which are academically and professionally transferable. Her cohort also exposed her to many different opinions on global economics, which forced her to support and defend her own arguments more vigorously.Eli Shapiro, who majored in Economics at Bard Annandale, says the knowledge he obtained from the certificate courses has been essential to his current success in the MRes program in Economics at Sciences Po, Paris, where he is learning the latest and most important models in modern economics. “The certificate program’s interdisciplinary and pluralistic courses encouraged me to explore economic problems from as many perspectives as possible, both technically and philosophically. The diverse range of perspectives I inherited from the OSUN EDI program provide me with a foundation to put the models into historical context, understand where they came from, and critique them,” he says.Innovative Tools to Address Educational InequalitiesTamo Chattopadhay, Founding Director of the Institute of Education at the American University of Central Asia and head of the OSUN Certificate in Global Educational Development Program (GLOBALED), says the program, launched in 2021, equips students with the innovative tools they need to improve educational outcomes for youth across the globe.Chattopadhay says the program offers an opportunity to acquire critical knowledge, skills, and comparative perspectives on education policy and practice, “so students can challenge the status quo of structural inequalities in education at all levels.” In 2023, 60 students from 8 OSUN institutions are participating in GLOBALED courses examining the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that keep children excluded from adequate education. An online colloquium puts students in a global classroom where they learn from a diverse group of international practitioners and advocates of educational development, in addition to faculty from institutions based in four continents. Milton Trujillo, who received a PhD in Education from the Universidad de los Andes as he participated in the GLOBALED certification program, says he gained valuable insights about policy design and implementation that enriched his pedagogical perspective and practice. The program stands out because it “integrates policy analysis with practical realities in classrooms around the world,” giving him “a global and comparative perspective, essential for understanding the complexities of international education in the 21st century and the challenges of educational development,” he says.As it links research, policy, and practice, the GLOBALED program has a strong focus on experiential learning and community engagement opportunities in global education projects. “Understanding these experiences and the people who developed them…provided me with practical tools to address real challenges in education and contribute to the development of research-informed and experience-based policies,” says Trujillo. Importantly, the program also cultivates a “deep understanding of cultural and power complexities in an unequal world, essential skills to address educational challenges from an informed and equitable perspective,” says Trujillo.Applications are now open for undergraduate students to apply for OSUN Academic Certificates in Civic Engagement, Public Policy and Economic Analysis, Global Educational Development, Human Rights, Sustainability and Social Enterprise, and Food Studies. The deadline to apply for the current round is Sunday, December 31. Learn more and apply here. — opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org, 12d ago

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