Public Scholarship and Engagement

For the Public Good, Together

About Us

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How Can Universities Support Engaged Research and Teaching?

Public Scholarship and Engagement is participating in the SPIRIT project, funded by a $1.249 million NSF grant, to better recognize and support public impact research by faculty, particularly for underrepresented scholars.

Training the next generation of public scholars

Public Scholars for the Future supports doctoral students who wish to incorporate community-centered theories and methods into their research and fields of study.

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Developing new avenues of scholarship

Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows are interested in developing new publicly engaged research or scholarship, from building relationships with community partners to identifying ways to integrate scholarship with policy.

Meet the Faculty Fellows

Advancing research through public collaborations

The Public Impact Research Initiative recognizes and supports research that is cogenerated with community partners, is of mutual benefit, and has a positive public impact by providing financial support for new collaborations and sustained relationships.

Check out the Projects

Watercolor graphic of Kathryn Dewey, distinguished professor emerita.

Championing Healthier Futures for Children Around the World

Childhood malnutrition is one of the world's most pressing health challenges, and Kathryn Dewey has been at the forefront of efforts to address it.

Community Campus Connect

Connecting Sacramento Valley colleges and universities with our community.

Community Campus Connect (CCC) is an entry point for academic-based partnerships by facilitating collaborations between UC Davis scholars and the community.

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