Public Scholarship and Engagement Closing June 30

Due to the financial challenges facing the University, the Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement will be phased out by June 30.

Science

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Cultural Burning and Wildfire Policy with Dr. Nina Fontana

by Bob Crimian
May 16, 2024

Environment

Dr. Nina Fontana is a researcher at the University of California Davis in collaboration with USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Her research focuses on cultural burning and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in forest-dependent communities. In February 2024, Nina participated in a series of policy engagement workshops in Washington, DC facilitated by COMPASS and the Federation of American Scientists.

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Publish and Flourish: Taking a Broader Approach to Measure Success in Science

June 17, 2021

Access, Equity & Justice

A group of women scientists proposes a new paradigm for success in science, “Publish and Flourish.” This would take a wider view of scientific achievement, including how science is integrated into society by working with governments and industry, public outreach and engagement with news media.

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The Science Communication Fellowship Program

The Science Communication Fellowship is a nine-month program for early career PhD scientists who want to maximize the impact of their work to benefit public health and the environment, and share their passion for science. Fellows are chosen from the fields of green chemistry/engineering and

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Communicating the Future

Engaging the Public in Basic Science

On July 27-28, 2021, Science Public Engagement Partnership (SciPEP) will convene a virtual conference exploring the unique characteristics of the relationship between the public and basic research, drawing from the experience and expertise of our colleagues i