TISPE-Rxiv
How this archive began
In late 2022, in partnership with the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and Research!America, we launched an in-depth mapping of public engagement training initiatives in the United States and beyond. In December 2023, the inaugural report was published to offer an initial overview of the diversity and scope of initiatives helping scientists build capacity for public engagement.
Report + TISPE dashboard
The project introduced the first interactive dashboard called TISPE (Training Initiatives for Scientists in Public Engagement), designed to provide a dynamic window into the rapidly developing field of training in public engagement. Together, the report and dashboard were designed to inspire new discussions, connections, and collaborations that strengthen the broader ecosystem of public engagement training for scientists.
This project grew out of a long-standing belief shared by the Lasker Foundation and Research!America that the science community must take steps to modernize its relationship with the public and that a critical way forward is to train scientists in the skills needed for effective public engagement.
Embarking on the landscape project in late 2022, we were further motivated by surveys showing a decline in the public’s trust in scientists. We were aware of various training initiatives, but how common were these opportunities? What content was being offered, where was it taking place, and who was participating?
Getting our collective arms around the current state of training in public engagement is a necessary step in building greater support for civic science across academia. This includes gaining insights into the roles played by key partners in philanthropy, government, and scientific societies.
Read moreTraining program leaders
Short reflections from leaders designing and running training initiatives in public engagement with science.
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