Join the 2024 Research!America Panel Discussion on the evolving landscape of training initiatives in public engagement for scientists. This event builds on our inaugural 2023 discussion, where we launched a report and dashboard showcasing the diverse range of public engagement training efforts. The primary aim of these ongoing discussions is to dissect new insights, foster valuable connections, and generate actionable takeaways for training practitioners, academic leaders, funders, trainees, and other interested stakeholders.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
• Jenny Luray, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Public Engagement, Research!America
• Claire Pomeroy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lasker Foundation
• Fanuel Muindi, Senior Fellow for Civic Science, Research!America & Professor of Practice, Northeastern University.
Panelist Presentations
• Bethann Garramon Merkle: Director, WY Science Communication Initiative – University of Wyoming
• Sara Vassmer: Director, Public Engagement Graduate Certificate and The Connector; Associate Professor, University of Missouri; Director of Operations, Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)
• Dominique Brossard: Professor and Chair, Department of Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Panel Discussion (2:35-3pm) Moderated by Fanuel Muindi and Jenny Luray