newVirginia Braun is a social and health psychologist, specialising in research related to gendered bodies, sex, sexuality, and health. Her scholarship interrogates possibilities for health and bodies, looking at the intersections of societal, scientific and public policy knowledge and meaning making. Exemplifying her impactful empirical work, Braun’s 2005 paper was the first to critically question the discourse, practice and implications of female genital cosmetic surgery, establishing her as a key international expert. — SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 17h ago
newProvide balance in the public conversation on data science and AI by speaking to its technical, social and ethical dimensions through public engagement and the provision of advice to policymakers, industry and civil society. — The Alan Turing Institute, 8h ago
new...ceremony this spring, Dartmouth will recognize seven individuals and organizations whose work in the areas of civil rights, social and environmental justice, and public health are making outstanding contributions here at Dartmouth and in the broader world. — dartmouth.edu, 7h ago
newJune Sekera is a public policy practitioner and researcher whose work and publications are focused on the public economy and public goods production. She is a visiting scholar at the... — Canada's National Observer, 1d ago
newFostering cooperation and dialogue between security actors, local authorities, and civilian populations, especially those that are marginalized and stigmatized, is key to restoring trust in public institutions. — PostX News, 21h ago
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newRen Xiaorong is designed to answer questions related to education, health, housing, employment and environmental protection. Her debut broadcast was a success, and she is sure to be a valuable asset to the People’s Daily. Ren Xiaorong is a revolutionary AI anchor who is sure to make a lasting impact. She is designed to provide viewers with the latest news and information on important topics, such as education, health, housing, employment and environmental protection. Her creators believe that her conversations and feedback from viewers will make her smarter. With Ren Xiaorong’s help, viewers can stay up to date on the latest news and get informed on important topics. — Boxmining, 1d ago
new..., misinformation, and disinformation and for engaging citizens in civic conversations to advance collective understanding. If the purpose of education is to increase our knowledge so we can get closer to the objective truth, then scientific thinking is a valuable tool. — Psychology Today, 2d ago
newRishu Pandey is a Covid-19 survivor, advocate and public health communications professional. — Scroll.in, 1d ago
Vividha Dance and Music Academy led by Mr.Abhay and Mrs. Abhilasha Tiwari offers various courses in the field of dance or music and has been a pioneer in professional training and guidance.The organization has produced a number of powerful works,addressing key social issues and raising awareness in the form of a dialogue through dance. Stay tuned to their inspiration from nature, a timely topic in an era when environment protection and wildlife conservation is a huge topic of conversation!... — ted.com, 17d ago
Voices is an ideas-driven digital programme intended to spark critical conversations about art and culture, foreground new perspectives, promote curiosity and foster dialogue between disciplines. At the heart of the programme is a social mission, providing a dynamic platform for international artists grappling with the important social, political and environmental issues of our time. — Unit London, 10d ago
Analysis of law, policies, and political impacts in American Higher Education with applications to Florida public and non-public institutions. Participants develop a topic for further research, evaluation, problem solving, and presentation. — FGCU, 6d ago
...is a group of professionals in law, medicine, journalism, academia, history, civil rights, and social justice advocacy. — Moguldom, 16d ago
The Public Interest Law Clinic was established in 2015 to give the community a stronger voice in, and more influence on, the direction of public law and policy in Alberta and Canada through legislative reform and strategic litigation. The clinic’s work advances three fundamental subjects: Government transparency and democratic accountability; Environmental stewardship and habitat protection; and Public engagement in areas of public interest. The clinic is a teaching program within the Faculty of Law. Each year, a class of JD students participates in the clinic under the supervision of an executive director to gain valuable theoretical and practical exposure to public interest litigation and legislative reform. — News, 4d ago
In conclusion, regulating quantum technology and AI is a difficult and multifaceted task that calls for cooperation from governments, academics, business, civil society, and international organizations. By focusing on the behavior and outcomes of using quantum technology, establishing clear and consistent standards and norms, promoting collaboration and dialogue, creating agile and adaptive regulatory frameworks, and promoting education and awareness, we can ensure that quantum technology is used ethically, safely, and for the benefit of society as a whole. — Foundico.com, 7w ago
newAs the largest nonpartisan environmental legal advocacy organization focused on the South, SELC takes on tough challenges. Its team of lawyers, policymakers, and issue experts dedicate their time and collective work to make real change happen every day as it relates to promoting climate justice and public health across communities. — Classy, 1d ago
new...is a peer-reviewed, open access journal which publishes original research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, short articles and guest edited single topic issues in the field of public health. Topics covered in this interdisciplinary journal include: public health policy and practice; theory and methods; occupational health and education; epidemiology; social medicine; health services research; ethics; environmental health; adolescent health; AIDS care; and mental health care. — SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 1d ago
newThroughout his long and illustrious career as a scientist, director and advisor in the public domain, Professor Camps remained committed to improving civic and social organizations’ effectiveness, embedding them in society and enabling them to contribute to important issues in education, healthcare and infrastructure. — Tilburg University, 2d ago
newEnglish is the lingua franca of science. Of course, having a common language to share knowledge and create networks is an advantage in scientific progress and communication. However, the prevalence of English in a context already dominated by the Global North further perpetuates a cultural hegemony. — Eos, 1d ago
newStudents of mainstream political science and its subfields such as international relations and international political economy (IPE) strive to answer complex puzzles. It is often that students become perplexed in a black box of theories, methodology and data. What distinguishes every scholar from their peers is the ability to offer new knowledge simply, something one can claim ownership to. This certainly requires endless hours of reading and thinking, and this can make one feel like being part of a time loop. Ultimately, the underlying logic in the social sciences is not only understanding the world (social, economic and political) but placing one’s explanations in well-substantiated arguments and data. — E-International Relations, 17h ago
new...an innovative program of scholarship (teaching, research and experiential learning) that will expand knowledge and training in the ethical practice of politics, fiduciary responsibility and democratic governance… [and] educate the next generation of politicians and public sector leaders in ethics, democratic values and responsible governance within the contexts of Canada’s diverse citizenship, democracy and commitment to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation. — Daily Nous, 1d ago
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Jonathan Behrens is a Ph.D. candidate in ecology at Duke University. He studies the impact of human activities, such as urbanization and chemical pollutant release, on the function and structure of freshwater ecosystems and how, in turn, alterations to these ecosystems impact human communities. He is particularly interested in engaging stakeholders within the broader community to effectively design field research and communicate results to inform water resource management decisions and policies. Prior to his graduate studies, Jonathan was a science policy fellow at the Science and Technology Policy Institute. He supported federal agencies and the cabinet-level National Science and Technology Council on national assessments of drinking water contaminants and management of research funding for health and environmental sciences. Jonathan also wrote for the American Institute of Physics’ FYI: Science Policy News, covering federal science policy on Capitol Hill and federal agencies. — esa.org, 7d ago
HCOMP is aimed at promoting the scientific exchange of advances in human computation and crowdsourcing among researchers, engineers, and practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines. The conference was created by researchers from diverse fields to serve as a key focal point and scholarly venue for the review and presentation of the highest quality work on principles, studies, and applications of human computation. The meeting seeks and embraces work on human computation and crowdsourcing in multiple fields, including human-centered qualitative studies and HCI design, social computing, artificial intelligence, economics, computational social science, digital humanities, policy, and ethics. The conference promotes the exchange of advances in human computation and crowdsourcing not only among researchers, but also engineers and practitioners, to encourage dialogue across disciplines and communities of practice. — AAAI, 7d ago
.... AAAS was founded in 1848 and includes more than 250 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. The nonprofit AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement, and more. For additional information about AAAS, visit... — American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 7d ago
newIf the civic fabric and the democratic political culture that sustains democracy are to survive, education, once again, must be linked to matters of social justice, equity, human rights, history, and the public good. Education is not just a struggle over knowledge, but also a struggle about how education is related to the power of self-definition and the acquisition of individual and social forms of agency. More specifically, education is a moral and political practice, not merely an instrumentalized practice for the production of prespecified skills. The task of education is to encourage human agency, refresh the idea of justice in individuals, and recognize that the world might be different from how it is portrayed within established relations of power. — LA Progressive, 1d ago
new...is mainly a scriptwriter, producer, and director of narrative films. She used to be a marketer and arts administrator in Korea for eight years but has always pursued to be a filmmaker in her life. She has recently tried exploring installation and video art in experimental and conceptual storytelling. Eunjin’s works revolve around using narrative films to convey societal, political, and historical contexts. She values history and personal stories, striving to be an empathetic listener in her work and life. — School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2d ago
newWith Fulbright, Latoya was able to expand perspectives of spatial, cultural, and social architectural histories to benefit the profession. She is working with GAHTC to insert research into a database for architectural historians to relay a broader history to students and future designers. How can indigenous architecture and its approach to sustainability influence practice? Sometimes the answer is not technical. What was once considered invisible, will be visible. — Pratt Institute, 1d ago
newBaidaulet said the forum aims to create a unique, dynamic and unprecedented platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, with a focus on sharing advanced agricultural technologies and advancing science and research to boost agricultural sector. — thepeninsulaqatar.com, 1d ago
newWarren & Julia Banks host Cafe Scientifique Tauranga, a forum where, for the price of a cup of coffee anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. We are based at the Tauranga Yacht Club. Since 2005 we have offered Tauranga 8-10 evening presentations on a range of science & technology topics. We work in collaboration with the Universities, research institutes and science-based industries offering a conduit for getting real science out into the community. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible to everyone. Enjoy!... — Eventbrite, 2d ago
new..."The ultimate goal of politics and ethics should be human well-being," said Jeffrey Sachs, one of the authors of the report. "The happiness movement shows that wellbeing is not a 'soft' and 'vague' idea but rather focuses on areas of life of critical importance: material conditions, mental and physical wealth, personal virtues, and good citizenship. We need to turn this wisdom into practical results to achieve more peace, prosperity, trust, civility— and yes, happiness—in our societies."... — Thrillist, 1d ago
...is a current student at the University of Washington studying interaction design and urban planning. Using his platform, Kenneth supports local stories with an interest in the arts, environment, and public health, and, generally, community involvement and response against collective challenges. — South Seattle Emerald, 11d ago
Professor Louisa Ells is a registered public health nutritionist with a specialist interest in multi-disciplinary, cross-sector applied obesity research. Her research focuses on obesity related public health, service evaluation, inequalities and e-health, delivered using systematic reviewing, mixed method, coproduction and person-centred approaches. — leedsbeckett.ac.uk, 6d ago
Introduction to issues of social justice and engagement in rhetoric and communication in interpersonal, professional, and civic contexts. Students will develop their ability to recognize and respond to the rhetorical, ethical, and social implications of issues and tensions in various historical and contemporary communication situations. Learning from diverse perspectives and frameworks in communication, they will develop skills and approaches for critical social engagement through communication practices, across modes and genres. — umassd.edu, 17d ago
Kim North Shine’s career in communications includes 15 years as a daily news reporter and editor at the Dallas Morning News, the Detroit Free Press and managing editor of digital publications focused on economic development, local talent, downtowns, quality of life and environment. Kim moved from journalism to public relations as a senior PR specialist for Henry Ford Health, focusing on public health and research, community health, inequity and disparities in health/healthcare, organ transplant, behavioral health and suicide and a range of patient/consumer topics. — University of Michigan News, 12d ago
Annalisa Dias is a Goan-American transdisciplinary artist, community organizer, and award-winning theatre maker working at the intersection of racial justice and care for the earth. She is Director of Artistic Partnerships and Innovation at Baltimore Center Stage, where she is responsible for new work development and civic programming. She is also a co-founder of Groundwater Arts, a collective of arts professionals dedicated to shaping, stewarding, and seeding a decolonized future, focusing on the interconnected goals of climate justice, racial justice, and economic justice through creative practice, consultation, and community building. Groundwater Arts makes work that is both adaptive and regenerative and prioritizes frontline communities. — myUMBC, 16d ago
HSS is a 501(c)(3) voluntary non-profit cultural organization with over 230 chapters across the United States. HSS organizes service activities and community outreach projects to promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and the spirit of selflessness. HSS also fosters a dynamic and flourishing Hindu-American community through civic duty, responsibility, and volunteerism, instilling lasting pride in Hindu heritage among its members. Learn more at... — Religion News Service, 21d ago
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new.... It is important to establish multidisciplinary, cross-sector communication pathways to use routinely during non-emergencies and scale up during emergencies. Collaborating with trusted individuals and organizations to relay information to the public in culturally appropriate ways is key. — American Hospital Association | AHA News, 1d ago
newThe social work profession is incredibly diverse. A practitioner’s duties can range from directly serving individuals, to managing nonprofit organizations, to conducting research and lobbying for policy changes. — University of Chicago News, 2d ago
newAll students must learn Science Inquiry skills as part of the Australian Curriculum. Think Science! enables students to engage with science content and practice skills in an enjoyable and creative way. Any Australian student in Years 3 to 10 can participate as a part of a small team and be in the running for great prizes for their school. — ansto.gov.au, 2d ago
newCourts, policy makers and research funders should demand truth in advertising when it comes to institutional commitments to academic freedom, Neal H. Hutchens and Frank Fernandez write. — insidehighered.com, 2d ago
newCommunity and social policy is no different. It must be informed by comprehensive and current information about local communities and social challenges — and that is best derived from lived experiences in actual communities. — The Mandarin, 1d ago
new...“The ultimate goal of politics and ethics should be human wellbeing,” said Sachs. “The happiness movement shows that wellbeing is not a soft and vague idea but rather focuses on areas of life of critical importance: material conditions, mental and physical wealth, personal virtues, and good citizenship. We need to turn this wisdom into practical results to achieve more peace, prosperity, trust, civility – and yes, happiness – in our societies.”... — the Guardian, 1d ago
newAs social and solidarity economy (SSE) entities are increasingly requested to demonstrate their positive contribution to society, social impact measurement can help them understand the additional, net value generated by their activities, in the pursuit of their mission and beyond. Policy plays an important role to facilitate a conducive environment to unlock the uptake of social impact measurement among SSE actors. Drawing on a mapping exercise and good practice examples from over 33 countries, this international policy guide navigates how policy makers can support social impact measurement for the social and solidarity economy by: (i) improving the policy framework, (ii) delivering guidance, (iii) building evidence and (iv) supporting capacity. Building on the earlier publication... — oecd-ilibrary.org, 2d ago
newWho decides what’s cool? Why do certain media become mainstream and others remain niche? How do certain texts or genres—from comics to science fiction to video games—become perceived as “bad”? And what do those judgments have to say about questions of race, class, gender/sexuality and social status?... — Whitman College, 2d ago
newBASIS Independent Manhattan is a PreK–12 private school redefining education in NYC! We take a global approach to education through the BASIS Curriculum, which combines the world’s top education systems. Our spiraling liberal arts program is designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels and features advanced offerings in STEM, world languages, art, humanities, and more. Each discipline is led by Subject Expert Teachers who fuel creativity, critical inquiry, and independence in every child by using their expertise to bring high-level content to life. Our culture is shaped by the pillars of citizenship, confidence, courage, compassion, and creativity, creating a community that is as vibrant and diverse as its students. — New York Family, 2d ago
new...“The grass-roots political activity of the citizenry and its inseparable adjunct, the entry into public life of non-organization politicians, is a constant threat to party organizations. — The Last Refuge, 1d ago
new...has more than twelve years of experience as a practicing public interest attorney. Her work within the Department of History is integral to her philosophy of using the law for social justice. Her research areas include critical legal theory; critical race theory; use of the law and litigation by social movements to achieve social and legal change; feminist jurisprudence; LGBT, disability, domestic violence, and reproductive rights laws; and poverty law and public interest law. — UMass Amherst, 2d ago
newThe California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution with a mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement—all under one living roof. Museum hours are 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Saturday, and 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sunday. Admission includes all exhibits, programs, and shows. For daily ticket prices, please visit www.calacademy.org or call (415) 379-8000 for more information. — California Academy of Sciences, 2d ago
new..., University of Michigan research capabilities and accomplishments span nearly every field of science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, the arts and humanities. In 2021, U-M launched 23 startups, 502 inventions and the... — Leidos, 2d ago
newPublic Interest: public health; police power and FDA policymaking;... — KXAN Austin, 2d ago
...still pervades the arts and the humanities, where cultural endeavours are valued as warmly human and emotionally expansive—and science as coldly objectifying and stifling. — National Geographic, 4d ago
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...is a researcher and writer on psychology, focusing on burnout, work engagement, and social relationships at work. Recent initiatives include improving the quality of work life through enhancing civility and respect among colleagues. He has written extensively on these issues based on his research in North America and Australia. Residing in Nova Scotia, Canada, he consults with workplaces on making effective use of burnout surveys. — Harvard Business Review, 4d ago
Froman also points out the ethnocentrism in scientific translation: the misconception that English is a ‘neutral’ medium and that science, as a ‘perfectly universal’ field, escapes issues of cultural and political bias in translation. She argues that ‘writers in the sciences are just as influenced by their native linguistic sphere as their literary counterparts’, and may have different references that warrant explanation in translations of their work. In the sciences too, editors and translators ought to join forces to ensure ‘otherness’ is visibilized, not erased. — eurozine.com, 3d ago
newGerman Studies at Whitman helps students develop the critical skills to be informed global citizens through the study of German language and the literature, culture, and history of the German-speaking world from a variety of academic perspectives. German language and culture are often thought to be homogeneous, and the canonical literature and thinkers taught in many German Studies programs reproduce this image. Whitman’s German Studies Department is committed to representing German languages and cultures in their diversity by introducing students to authors and thinkers whose different identities regarding their race, sex, gender, and class often contribute to their exclusion from the field. Students will also learn to read canonical texts and cultural products critically with regard to their elisions and appropriations of marginalized peoples and voices. German Studies courses bring German-language texts and artworks into dialogue with the challenges and priorities we find in our local and contemporary communities. We strive to understand how we can better make sense of our global and local problems by studying German texts, thought, and art.German Studies is committed to the creation of inclusive classroom spaces where diverse perspectives can be formulated and exchanged and where collaboration is valued over competition. Collectively, we aim to suspend our judgments and come to a more differentiated and generous understanding of ourselves, our peers, and the positions we encounter in German-language cultural artifacts.Students also participate in German-speaking communities across contexts, including curricular, co-curricular, and the broader community beyond college.Through close mentoring relationships with the German Studies faculty, students will develop the skills necessary to propose individual projects and make connections between the academic field of German Studies and their lives beyond Whitman. — Whitman College, 2d ago
...of the field. For example, there are deep disputes about whether psychology is primarily a natural science, a social science, or a health service profession. There is now there is a growing movement to consider psychology officially part of the humanities. — Psychology Today, 20d ago
As Canada's first and only Ashoka U Changemaker College, Georgian College is dedicated to promoting social innovation and collaborative systems change at the institutional level. This goal is supported by a social innovation theory of change that outlines a vision for rural flourishing communities (Jones, 2017) and rural flourishing economies (Upwards & Jones citing Ehrenfeld, 2000a; Willard et al., 2014) to address rural socio-economic challenges. Georgian’s approach to Social Innovation aligns with a larger national call to action by Ashoka Canada, advocating for advanced educational institutions to utilize their assets for building social infrastructure in Canadian communities. — CBRCanada, 21d ago
...“There is a significant effort to frame CRT as a Red Herring in the political race leading up to the 2022 election season. In order to protect the public interest of schooling and the credibility of the teaching profession, it’s really important for people to actually research the issues and learn from multiple, trust-worthy, and verified sources (not just social media or their immediate friend groups),” says Prof Rebecca Jacobsen of Michigan State University. — sciencenewsnet.in, 12d ago
A second way forward is less concrete, but no less important: the deliberate, sustained, wide-ranging and ongoing conversation among scholars, patrons, and concerned publics, about the moral, epistemic, and political trade-offs posed by the mobilization of expertise in national security domains. We can look to biomedical science for models of productive inquiry. Ethical questions related to human genome editing, for example, have inspired calls respected public institutions like the National Academies to facilitate collaborative ethical investigations among scientific experts, humanists with ethical expertise, and the publics affected by scientific innovations. — Stimson Center, 8d ago
Abstract: Building a career in science - and chemistry - today is more challenging, exciting and potentially rewarding than ever before. If you look beyond the science itself and to what the science can provide to society. Sure it can be challenging in an era when trust in science and scientists isn't always easy or understood - but the rewards can be greater! Please join in the discussion and hear about the programs and initiatives of the ACS Pres 2023 Dr. Judy Giordan and their links to the ACS Strategic Plan!... — wpi.edu, 9d ago
Pantoja is originally from Venezuela and studied hydro-sedimentological evaluation of materials from rivers to be used commercially for construction. She began her doctoral studies with Gontz in September 2022. Pantoja is an active member of HOLA-CU, a social and professional student organization that promotes involvement in public issues of interest in engineering, social responsibility, improving equality through science and technology, and advancing integrity, achievement, diversity and entrepreneurship. — clarkson.edu, 6d ago
It is a statement used to open public events and gatherings that acknowledges the traditional Indigenous lands on which the host and/or audience stands. They offer recognition, respect, and are used to call attention to Indigenous peoples while inviting others to act in solidarity rather than contribute to their erasure and dispossession. Land acknowledgments counter the “doctrine of discovery” with the true facts of the people who were already here, and are still here. Acknowledgment by itself is a small gesture. It becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationship, informed action, and sustained commitment. But this beginning can be an opening to greater public consciousness of Indigenous sovereignty and cultural rights, a step toward equitable relationships, racial healing and reconciliation. — Meet Minneapolis, 3d ago
Jointly organized by the Center on Digital Culture and Society (CDCS) and the Media, Inequality & Change Center (MIC), the symposium “Digital Activism in Pandemic Times” represents our ongoing endeavor to help promote a public culture of documenting and studying civic engagement and social justice struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Invited speakers will examine how individuals and communities mobilize for civic activism and mutual care, build solidarities and collective identities, fight racism, xenophobia and hate, and struggle for social and racial justice through mundane and creative uses of digital media and communication. — upenn.edu, 3d ago
The PRI Academic Network is a vibrant and flourishing international community of over 12,000 academics and investment practitioners on ESG and investment. Academics are from RI-related disciplines, spanning accounting, economics, finance, law, management, sociology, and other subjects in the social and natural sciences. — PRI, 3d ago
newSmart is a journey, not a destination, and it never ends. It requires incremental steps and requires constant improvement and growth. As good stewards of community service, we are here to deliver good government, build infrastructure for the future, and enhance the life of citizens/communities through series of people, process and performance/technology. — Security Boulevard, 2d ago
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a six-day immersive learning experience in which participants explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement. More information about ASB 2023 will be shared here in October. For questions, please email... — myUMBC, 3d ago
Zach Bowden Communications, Data and Quality Assurance Officer at the BSF said: “British Science Week was a brilliant experience and a vital opportunity for us to engage with the public about Animal Research. — Schoolkids take up the animal research challenge for British Science Week, 3d ago
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The CNRS is recruiting a researcher working at the intersection of human and social sciences and mathematics. His/her profile reflects the CNRS's desire to propose a set of inter-institute CPJ proposals, in line with its priority dedicated to interdisciplinarity. This profile is designed to bring together mathematics and the humanities and social sciences to address a major issue in ancient and contemporary societies. — CNRS, 6d ago
To fully understand the benefits of open science, we first must ask several key questions: what is my goal as a scientist; how do I want to achieve this goal; and what type of scientist do I want to be? These questions highlight how research culture influences not only the quality of the research we pursue, but also our happiness and fulfilment as scientists. Unfortunately, many current aspects of research communication, reward and assessment have led to an unhealthy research culture, with damaging consequences for research integrity and the wellbeing of researchers. Open Science is a means to change this: by improving research communication, reward and assessment, open science will lead to better science, improved knowledge, and happier scientists. — University of Dundee, 14d ago
First and foremost, we need to educate people about how to recognise disinformation and foster a culture of calling it out when they see it. Media literacy is an invaluable skill that can be taught and reinforced in the universal battle for the truth, especially to journalists, who are the most critical advocates for the truth, and youth, who are the most active, outspoken and passionate community engaged in the information environment globally. Media literacy must be a part of school curricula; part of civic engagement; and a topic reinforced in daily life among family, friends, and peers. It starts in schools, in community organisations and in our homes. NGOs and advocacy groups have integral roles to play in this issue, and civil society must speak up effectively to ensure education remains a priority. — NATO Review, 6d ago
The CPRS mission is to advance the park and recreation profession through education, networking, resources and advocacy. CPRS members are united in their commitment to improving people’s lives. This networking happens across disciplines and agency boundaries to achieve together what we cannot do alone. CPRS strives to educate policy makers so that they vote with the premise that parks and recreation is an essential community service. — pasadenanow.com, 3d ago
About Asé Theatre:Asé Theatre is a community-based theater company dedicated to celebrating and sharing the art and culture of the African diaspora. They believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and bring about positive change, and are committed to using art to promote social justice and cultural understanding.About Olisa Enrico:Olisa Enrico is an artist, educator and administrator who believes in the unique power of art to cultivate community and culture. Olisa spent her childhood writing music and performing, traversing genres and rooting in hip hop as her primary form of expression. She branched out to theater and found passion for the power of story to reveal and heal. A performing artist who prioritizes connection to emotional, spiritual and cultural truth, Olisa writes, produces and performs in a multidimensional magical manifestation of the moment.About Langston: Langston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, established in 2016 to lead programming within the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Langston guides generative programs and community partnerships that center Black art, artists, and audiences and honor the ongoing legacy of Seattle’s Black Central Area. We support a variety of enriching programs, across multiple disciplines, rooted in our mission and values. — PR.com, 4d ago
Search for topics and protocols in episodes from The Huberman Lab and get answers to science and health related questions. — Supertools | Best AI Tools Guide, 3d ago
The ethos of poetry and its social efficacy cannot be underestimated in the quest for a fair society. The works of three contemporary Mexican poets - Abigael Bohórquez, Myriam Moscona, and Gloria Gervitz - offer models for examining important philosophical and literary questions that explore the relationship between art and the enactment of justice. Beyond Intimacy returns lyric poetry to the centre of struggles for justice within concrete historical frameworks, highlighting gender, ethnic, and cultural tensions. Through an analysis of works by these three poets, Christina Karageorgou-Bastea reveals the far-reaching social transcendence of poetry; she shows that lyric poetry invites a public dialogue where queer pariahs model citizenship, a dying language guards and transmits tradition, and the end of motherhood is the cusp in the struggle for woman’s freedom. The radicalization of intimacy, the relationship par excellence between self and other on which poetic interaction is based, has the power to dismantle deeply rooted hierarchies within art and society. Karageorgou-Bastea explores poetry’s potential for justice through different modes of intimacy including desire, filiation, and mourning. Meeting on the grounds of their aspiration to harmony, lyricism, and justice-making lead the way to social equity and fairness in Beyond Intimacy. — mqup.ca, 3d ago
We support you through our programing, education, and First Amendment advocacy. The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism – its creation, practice, training, editing and distribution – in all news media and works to promote its role as a vital public service. — NPPA, 5d ago
The research project will create and study an open-access digital archive that will enable preserving, disseminating and researching real-time literary responses to Covid-19 in Latin America. It will refer to real-time literary responses as fiction and non-fiction texts by Latin American authors that circulated during the first two years of the health emergency via social media and other digital platforms. This is a significant body of writing that is at critical risk of getting lost in an ever-growing mass of digital content. — University of Birmingham, 3d ago
Astronomy is one of the best exciting subjects that can be used to teach science education and convey scientific methods for children at primary school and public as whole. In order to keep astronomy and space science program for sustainable manner, policy makers must aware and know the use of astronomy and space science and its application for sustainable socioeconomic development. ESSS has been done many jobs to raise public awareness in Ethiopia for the last eight years and the government and universities have already started the program in astronomy. The public and policy makers interest are increasing from time to time in Ethiopia. By taking this opportunity, the policy makers awareness training program is organized in such away to enhance the policy makers basic understanding and knowledge of importance of astronomy, and space science for sustainable development, to push policy makers to include astronomy and space science into national policy program , to avoid misunderstanding of astronomy and space science, to involve higher officials for the development of science and technology as main agenda in Africa, to assure the political visibility for the development of astronomy in Ethiopia. — IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, 8d ago
Dr. Elizabeth Peter’s scholarship reflects her interdisciplinary background in nursing, philosophy and bioethics. Theoretically, she locates her work in feminist health care ethics which aligns her scholarly pursuits both substantively and methodologically. She has pursued interrelated areas of scholarship, including those focusing on innovations in theory and methodology, home and community care ethics, and research ethics. — utoronto.ca, 19d ago
As part of a shared mission in making art, culture, and creativity accessible to everyone, this prize will stimulate dialogue around visual arts as a medium for positive global and social change and give exposure to emerging artists worldwide. — lbbonline.com, 21d ago
Amity Foundation, Hong Kong shares a vision and mission with the Amity Foundation, which is headquartered in mainland China non-profit in Hong Kong, whichand primarily engages in awareness building, fundraising, and advocacy for social services and sustainable development, including focuses on promoting marine conservation and reducing ocean pollution through environmental education and coastal cleanup activities. — Flex, 6w ago
..., who performs chemistry experiments, suggest that there is clearly interest in scientific areas via the right medium. Rather than cynically dismissing the vanity of influencers today, can we encourage a new cohort of science influencers, capable of bridging the gap between seemingly intangible day-to-day science and inspirational outcomes?... — deepscienceventures.com, 11d ago
The published articles address timely and relevant topics including scientific research policy, environment, climate change, space policy, STEM education, health policy, technology and internet policy, and the intersection between government, academia, and industry. I applaud the authors of these papers for their important contributions to science policy discourse and thank the... — Journal of Science Policy & Governance, 16d ago
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Domestic violence is a widespread problem for both law enforcement and public health. Unfortunately,... — justiceclearinghouse.com, 3d ago
Kevin Kato is a full-time faculty member at Arizona Western College where he teaches writing courses. He’s passionate about equipping students with the rhetorical knowledge and tools to effectively communicate in the variety of written and oral genres they’ll encounter along their academic and professional journeys. This passion also drives a domain of his research in technical professional communication (TPC). As a field also informed by rhetorical theory, technical professional communicators excel at bridging audiences through creating conditions for alignment and understanding. One such area is the rhetoric of health medicine. Kevin is interested in how rhetorically effective communication can not only improve the practice of medicine, but also help improve people’s health and wellbeing. He’s currently working on projects that explore metabolic health and functional movement. When not teaching or researching, you can find him pounding pavement around town or on the local trails. — ted.com, 5d ago
They created courses like “The ‘Anti-Racism and Social Justice Teaching and Leadership’ that teaches educators “how to see racism and privilege and how they play out in school and society, analyze theoretical frameworks for anti-racist and social justice teaching, recognize... — www.independentsentinel.com, 4d ago
The public voice is powerful and can impact your project. Working from early on to build trust and consensus among stakeholders will help solidify the project purpose and need. Part of that process is a well-planned approach to public outreach and stakeholder engagement that includes public open house meetings and maintaining an accurate and complete record of public comments. — Energy Central, 4d ago
Kip S. Thorne: Popular culture has tremendous potential for inspiring people about real science. I do not know how effective we can be about educating people about real science. Interstellar was not an education process it was more of an inspiration process. I wrote a book to go along with the movie called ‘The Science of Interstellar’ which is my attempt to provide education in addition. But I think popular culture can provide tremendous inspiration about science and can convey some of the ethos of science but hard to convey the basic ideas with any precision obviously. — NobelPrize.org, 4d ago
Oh wait. Social science and psychology are famously squishy and unquantitative disciplines. Hmm...quick, ChatGPT, come up with a pithy sound byte to resolve this ontological mess for me!... — slashdot.org, 4d ago
..., a department emphasizing start-up culture and innovation in private and public sectors for its students, staff and community members and is building an... — insidehighered.com, 5d ago
I see VUB TechTransfer organisation as a real team, where every Cell is connected aiming at translating research achievements into valorisation and societal outreach. Either with giving support in licensing IP, spin-off creations, or by assisting in creating impact in our global society. Here I am thinking about VUB researchers who while continuing their research passion -based on their approved funding proposals- become real world change makers. Topics are related to our direct daily challenges such as mobility and batteries, latest medical technologies and therapies developments but also managing cybersecurity, big data, GDPR, gender, and even democracy and world peace. Exciting for me is for sure our strategy plan and its KPIs and how this enhance my commitment to VUB TechTransfer. — vubtechtransfer.be, 6d ago
The food drive is a major public service campaign that addresses hunger issues in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. — Marketshare, 4d ago
Jonathan Obar, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Media Studies at York University. His research focuses on information policy and the relationship between digital technologies, civil liberties and the inclusiveness of public cultures. Academic publications address big data and privacy, online consent processes, data privacy transparency, internet routing and NSA surveillance, network neutrality, and digital activism. With funding from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, he recently launched www.biggestlieonline.com, a knowledge mobilization site to engage stakeholders in meaningful online consent research. — EconoTimes, 6d ago
..., will invest in building the infrastructure and capacity at universities to translate basic research outcomes into impactful solutions. ART specifically intends to support all forms of technology transfer, including commercialization, social entrepreneurship, educational innovation, local communities, data-informed policy, open-source ecosystems and more. — HPCwire, 5d ago
ABSTRACT – Student engagement has been identified as a critical construct for understanding and predicting educational success. However, research has shown that it can be hard to align data-driven insights of engagement with observed and self-reported levels of engagement. Given the emergence and increasing application of learning analytics (LA) within K-12 education, further research is needed to understand how engagement is being conceptualized and measured within LA research. This scoping review identifies and synthesizes literature published between 2011-2022, focused on LA and student engagement in K-12 contexts, and indexed in five international databases. 27 articles and conference papers from 13 different countries were included for review. We found that most of the research was undertaken in middle school years within STEM subjects. The results show that there is a wide discrepancy in researchers’ understanding and operationalization of engagement and little evidence to suggest that LA improves learning outcomes and support. However, the potential to do so remains strong. Guidance is provided for future LA engagement research to better align with these goals. — Zephyrnet, 4d ago
...“Our university is often the last stop before students begin their professional careers, and thus it is crucial that we prepare this current and future generations of professionals, public servants, and citizens to thrive in a tech-driven world,” says Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, adding that, “Our goal for the UMass Amherst Public Interest Technology program is to increase our education, research, practice, and outreach offerings with respect to social responsibility and technology awareness across the UMass Amherst campus."... — UMass Amherst, 4d ago
Not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) are vital in improving the most imminent environmental and societal issues we face today. In an increasingly crowded and competitive fundraising environment, demonstrating relevance has become a high priority for many NFPs. Top leaders in the sector have found ways to demonstrate organizational relevance by driving and measuring program effectiveness, and reporting results in timely and innovative ways to a more globally conscious and value-driven culture of stakeholders and donors. Advancements in social platforms, cloud technology, and mobile payment gateways have created dynamic data-driven tool sets for NFPs to maximize outreach and fundraising efficiency. — CohnReznick, 6d ago
International affairs majors focus on the effects of politics, economics, and culture on global affairs. By studying issues related to politics, anthropology, sociology, economics, and more, they graduate equipped to analyze and communicate their findings about current international events. People who major in this area are typically drawn to globally focused jobs in nonprofit and government sectors, pursuing jobs as international marketing specialists, foreign service officers, political analysts, and archivists, among other careers. — Herald Community Newspapers, 6d ago
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Best known for her foundational research on the intersection of societal mental health and social media interactions, Munmun is an expert in social and computer science. — Georgia Institute of Technology, 5d ago
The second issue is that of trust in the scientific record. While there are clearly broader societal trends here, those of us in the industry know that the challenges of both sloppy research and increasingly, outright fraud, manipulation, paper mills and reviewer rings are growing. We are all going to need a much stronger focus on integrity (do articles/journal adhere to both scientific and publishing norms?) and rigor (choice of experimental design, proper use of statistics, etc.). All of which is much more readily achieved through an open science framework in which data, code, methods, and peer review reports are shared openly. — The Scholarly Kitchen, 4d ago
A teachers email list is a specialized collection of email addresses belonging to educators, professors, and instructors at various educational levels, including K-12, higher education, and professional development. This list serves as a critical resource for communication and collaboration among the teaching community. It enables teachers to share ideas, best practices, and resources, exchange advice and support, and stay informed about the latest trends and developments in their field. The... — WriteUpCafe.com, 5d ago
As machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are deployed across the worlds of science, business, politics, and digital culture, this series proposes an unusual approach to building the interdisciplinary perspectives that this range of contexts demands. Instead of falling back onto existing disciplinary roles, where the lines between ethical and technical research are clearly demarcated in advance, we will stage a series of ground-level dialogues between a researcher from the natural sciences and engineering with a counterpart from the social sciences and humanities. Each conversation will begin with a concept shared across machine learning and the social sciences, like “bias,” “data,” “inference,” “model,” or “recognition.” In these public conversations, speakers will work to “translate” their own ways of understanding machine learning. They will consider not only how ML and AI are affecting different parts of society but at a more basic level, how they are transforming or conception of science and social relationships in the first place. It is hoped that this series will serve as a starting point to launch new interdisciplinary teams and research projects at Durham. — durham.ac.uk, 19d ago
Dismantling racism and colonialization is a shared responsibility university-wide and intentional collective action is vital to the success of any anti-racist initiative,” says Sfeir. At Concordia University in Montreal, Sfeir taught graduate and undergraduate courses from a social justice perspective. She also recently co-edited a special issue of... — News, 21d ago
CMS VATAVARAN Film Festival & Forum on LiFE acts as a catalyst in taking up multifaceted environmental issues, sharing available knowledge, highlighting the deep inter-connectedness between sectors and issues, encouraging, critical thinking and helping shift entrenched attitudes and practices. The festival integrates several interesting programs like film screenings, panel discussions, a MOJO Film making workshop focusing on using available technologies and smartphones as a tool for environmental education, and enhancing the role of youth in conservation among other topics linked to environmental protection. Furthermore, the importance of media and films towards achieving environmental protection goals is stressed in order to develop and adopt best practices and build capacity. — IUCN, 15d ago
During the Foundational Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, as a part of classroom academics, trainees are exposed to various topics and subjects covering a broad spectrum. The curriculum includes subjects like political science, law, management and behavioural science, public administration, economics, history, and culture. — Scroll.in, 8d ago
The corporate sector was ramping up funding to think tanks and lobby organizations: the Business Council on National Issues, the Conference Board of Canada, the Fraser Institute, CD Howe Institute, Canada West Foundation, and more. After several near-death experiences in its first decade, the CCPA became a prominent progressive voice in public policy debates. — The Monitor, 22d ago
Rachael is the founder of the Kathmandu Geo Lab, a cross-disciplinary partnership between Duke and Tribhuvan University focused on understanding and mitigating earthquake hazard in Kathmandu. She is a 2022 Fulbright Fellow in Nepal and works with the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal on deep-seated landslide mitigation and education to make disaster education accessible. — Duke, 13d ago
...is the author of National Abjection: The Asian American Body Onstage (2003) and co-editor of Orientations: Mapping Studies in the Asian Diaspora (2001) with Kandice Chuh. Her research and teaching focus on critical race theory, law and performance, and Asian American performance. She is currently researching a project on the political and ethical performativity of discomfort. — nyu.edu, 5d ago
This dynamic is at the heart of a central element of the work at Kylemore for both the Benedictines and the University: environmental stewardship. The Connemara region features a vast array of habitats, and diligence is required to steward the land responsibly, especially given its status as a popular tourist destination. Notre Dame has partnered with NUIG in this area as well through a multifaceted approach including invasive species removal, food waste management, protective measures for wildlife and more. Moreover, many Notre Dame students here take a course in contemplative ecology, a framework for understanding the science of caring for the environment through the lens of faith, especially Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. — East & West: Notre Dame in Ireland, 4d ago
..., which I had the honour to direct, was clear: “A new and far more interactive and proactive partnership is needed between government, defence industries and the wider military supply chain. Such supply chains also need to be made more robust and secure. The pace and scale of political, economic and military-technical change risks undermining Allied cohesion, force interoperability leading to increasingly unbalanced security and defence planning in democracies. Effective long-term project management is a particular lacuna”. — Rebellion Research, 4d ago
The Americana Music Foundation (AMF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and charitable organization, was founded to preserve Americana music through education. The Foundation endeavors to strengthen understanding, awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage, to shine a light on inspiration, and to promote the capacity and engagement of future creators. The foundation accomplishes this mission through educational programs, musical performances and public events. — nyu.edu, 5d ago
A long-term decline in confidence in science could be catastrophic, undermining public and private funding and even the desirability of scientific careers. Confronting these problems requires recognizing both the strengths and the limitations of science. — The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 5d ago
Calgary Transit is facing similar safety problems to other cities across Canada, said Mount Royal University criminologist Kelly Sundberg. He said the issues are rooted in social issues, and that transit infrastructure is a public space commonly used by vulnerable populations, particularly during winter months. — calgaryherald, 7d ago
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These organizations reflect the long overdue range and diversity of perspectives and civic presence necessary for community mental health: those working toward social justice, economic fairness, gender equity, sustainable peace, and environmental and climate justice, and protecting Indigenous rights, cultures, and places. They include youth activists, networks focusing on well-being economics, and those working on global mental health, sustainable development, “inner development,” and public health. All are bonded together in seeking to nurture psychological resilience and mental health as vital, measurable, and addressable aspects of the fight for a sustainable future. Through these regional hubs and lived experience leaders, COP... — Psychiatric Times, 12d ago
Participative managers, transformational leaders, student-centred teachers, engaging liaisons and embedded librarians are shifting the style of academic librarianship towards a democratic relational model of task-sharing, knowledge-sharing and power-sharing. Crowdsourcing, data labs and decolonisation demonstrate that librarians can partner successfully with citizens, researchers and students. But for the social shift to become embedded, the whole library must accept collaboration as the norm for everything from strategy-making and service design to backroom activities and front-line services. Transactions are necessary for library use and self-service saves time, but people often want more than a brief encounter, especially first-timers feeling anxious or alienated in a large scholarly institution. — THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect, 11d ago
Researchers in any field know that careers are forged not necessarily from once-in-a-lifetime "eureka" moments but from a series of iterative observations that add to a body of work — discipline, patience and perseverance are the key to scientific discovery. — PharmaVoice, 12d ago