CommunityEngagement
Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research
Some hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research Researchers must be aware of how their projects can impact vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on government benefits or safety net programs. A project aimed at bridging the digital divide and connecting older Detroiters with research created unintended […]
🏥 Health
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds believe that personal experiences can help foster a sense of belonging for aspiring scientists, and that identity is intertwined with how they engage in and share their work. The traditional approach to science communication […]
🔬 Science
Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows
Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows Michigan local officials report strong democracy, but rural communities are falling behind, with only 79% of rural communities reporting relatively good democratic health compared to 92% of urban communities. Rural communities in Michigan are experiencing declining public engagement, […]
🏛️ Politics
From City Lights to Moonlight: NASA Training Shows How Urban Parks Can Connect Communities with Space Science
From City Lights to Moonlight: NASA Training Shows How Urban Parks Can Connect Communities with Space Science NASA’s Earth to Sky training program successfully connected communities with space science through urban parks, wildlife refuges, museums, and green spaces. The “Rivers of Stars and Stories: Interpreting the Northern Night Sky” training brought together 28 park ranger […]
🔬 Science