2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference
March 13 - 15, 2022
5/21/2019 | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | SPLASH INTO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: INTEGRATING COMMUNITY INTO EXISTING TEACHING AND RESEARCH EFFORTS | 254 B
SPLASH INTO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: INTEGRATING COMMUNITY INTO EXISTING TEACHING AND RESEARCH EFFORTS
A science-literate public is integral to society; however, the science-society relationship is complex. The traditional approach of increasing public understanding can lead to tension and be insufficient. Through public engagement, intentional and meaningful interactions, we can move beyond providing knowledge and towards interactive dialogue and exchange. The result can be a wider range of stakeholder involvement making the science more impactful and relevant to society. Public engagement can take many forms including policy deliberation, public dialogue, and knowledge co-production. Here I provide three examples of incorporating public engagement into existing teaching and research responsibilities: 1) service learning volunteer model, 2) service learning project model, and 3) long-term student research model. Service learning models can be applied to courses of varying level and can range in scope. Pairing students with community organizations results in students gaining knowledge, experience, and networking opportunities, while community partners receive useful products and time with future employees. Conducting research with community partners can result in location-relevant research questions and ongoing student research opportunities. The benefits of incorporating public engagement into existing teaching and research efforts include new funding options, more impactful research, and enhanced student learning.
- Education
- Policy
- Water Quality
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Kristy Hopfensperger
(), Northern Kentucky University, hopfenspek1@nku.edu;
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