Primary Convener:
S Lucille Blakeley, Columbia University of New York

Convener:
Maaz Gardezi, Virginia Tech
Mahmud Farooque, Arizona State University
Britt Forsberg, American Geophysical Union

Early Career Convener:
Maya Moore, Columbia University of New York

Chair:
S Lucille Blakeley, Columbia University of New York
Maya Moore, Columbia University of New York
Britt Forsberg, American Geophysical Union
Mahmud Farooque, Arizona State University
Maaz Gardezi, Virginia Tech

Collaboration between universities, scientists, experts, students, and communities can lead to long lasting, real-world solutions, particularly as the need for climate services and other sustainability tools grows. Intentional collaboration can also provide meaningful personal and professional rewards for all involved. When done well, this work centers community voices and needs while connecting to scientific expertise to develop actionable solutions. However, it can be difficult to know where to start to do this work; does it begin with the community need? Available funding? Academic interest? Through multiple perspectives, this session will explore the challenges and rewards of doing engaged research, which “encourages the production and use of knowledge in active collaboration with partners, including policy makers, practitioners, and communities.

Index Terms
0840 Evaluation and assessment
6349 General or miscellaneous

Suggested Itineraries:
Science Communications
Community and People-Powered Science

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus