We recently had the privilege of learning about Dr. Sarah Manchak's mentorship and community-based research. Dr. Manchak is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati and a PEWS Faculty Affiliate. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, coordinates the undergraduate research program, runs the faculty-led study abroad program in Scotland, and is the … Continue reading Affiliate Spotlight: Sarah Manchak
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Leading up to this year’s Earth Day celebrations, Cincinnati’s City Council voted to approve the newly unveiled, updated version of the Green Cincinnati Plan (GCP). The GCP is the City’s guiding document for climate action in the critical years to come. Over the past year, I was fortunate to serve on the GCP Steering Committee. … Continue reading Equity-Driven Climate Resiliency Planning in Cincinnati
We recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Amy Townsend-Small about her community-engaged research, teaching, and service in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Townsend-Small is a Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Geosciences at University of Cincinnati College of Arts & Sciences. Asking Tough Questions about Climate Change Dr. Townsend-Small is a climate … Continue reading Affiliate Spotlight: Amy Townsend-Small
Please join us for the launch of the "Bioethics with Bigger Impact" event series on November 15th 2-3pm Eastern time to discuss "Communicating Ethical Challenges in Crises." This first event in the series looks at bioethics communication especially regarding policy, institutions, and media--something many of us might be thinking about how to impact especially today, … Continue reading Bioethics with Bigger Impact: Virtual Event Series Launch November 15th
We are very excited to share that PEWS Associate Director Melissa Jacquart has been awarded a Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship, which celebrates and supports faculty in the humanities who embrace public engagement as part of the scholarly vocation. Each Fellow receives $50,000 to pursue a public-facing project. The Whiting Public Engagement Program (WPEP) is a distinctive national grant founded to champion the … Continue reading PEWS Associate Director Melissa Jacquart wins Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship
PEWs Faculty Affiliate Carlie Trott has collaborated with community partners to conduct research into the vulnerability of Cincinnati's communities to climate change. The newly released Cincinnati Climate Equity Indicators Report was produced in collaboration with the Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, Green Umbrella Regional Sustainability Alliance, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, University of Cincinnati and … Continue reading Cincinnati’s Climate Equity Indicators Report
It is probably safe to say that many people who never previously took interest in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory processes have been learning a lot about them this past year by paying close attention to the development, review, and roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines. Tens of thousands of individuals in the US enrolled … Continue reading Raising Ethical Questions About Off-Label Use of Covid-19 Vaccines
This week, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Melinda Butsch Kovacic about her public health research and work in the community. Dr. Butsch Kovacic is an Associate Dean of the University Of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences and also has an appointment in the Division of Asthma Research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Inspiring a Change in Focus Dr. Butsch Kovacic is a cross trained as a basic scientist … Continue reading Affiliate Spotlight: Dr. Melinda Butsch Kovacic
Dr. Carlie Trott What happens when you open the world of science to children? This week, we highlight the efforts of a UC Center for Public Engagement with Science affiliate Dr. Carlie Trott, who told us about her work with K-12 students. Dr. Trott has ongoing projects with youth in multiple communities that address sustainability, … Continue reading Affiliate Spotlight: Dr. Carlie Trott
Dr. Abel Gustafson This week, we highlight the work of our newest Faculty Affiliate with the Center for Public Engagement with Science, Dr. Abel Gustafson, Assistant Professor in the UC Department of Communication. Research Focus Dr. Gustafson studies public opinion and strategic communication in science and environmental issues. Using surveys and communication experiments, he assesses how various demographic and political groups think about and … Continue reading Affiliate Spotlight: Dr. Abel Gustafson