Published: March 27, 2017
Attendees chat at previous Engaged Scientist session

If you go
°Â³ó²¹³Ù:Ìý"Science is Culture: Understanding Power & Privilege in Community-based Research"
When: Thursday, April 6, 4 p.m.
Where:ÌýCooperative Institute for Research in Environmental SciencesÌý(CIRES) building
Lecture: 4 to 5 p.m. in ; open to the public,
Workshop: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in ; open to grad students and postdocs,

OnÌýThursday, April 6, the final event in the will feature aÌýpublic lecture presented in the CIRES Auditorium followed byÌýa workshop for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the CIRES Fellows Room.

Whether working on research or promoting findings—especially in the fields of resiliency, environment and sustainability—scientists often work with and in diverse communities.

The workshop examines the scientific worldview lens and explores best practices for working with communities, such as developing intercultural awareness, conducting research that benefits the community and understanding the value of local communities (including disenfranchised communities) and "informal" knowledge.

Attendees of the workshop will:

  • Look at relevant, mini case-studies.
  • Look at cultural communication and behavior patterns.
  • Work through equity and justice dilemmas for community-engaged research.
  • Discuss how to initiate and strengthen community partnerships.

The public lecture and workshop will be presented by Michelle Gabrieloff-Parish, program manager for Energy & Climate Justice at the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Environmental Center, and Heidi McCann, associate scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. Susan Sullivan, director of CIRES Education and Outreach, will co-lead the workshop.

for the grad student and postdoc workshop, so please sign up now. is appreciated but not required.

Visit the for more details. The seriesÌýis coordinated by CU's new Albert A. Bartlett Center for Science Communication, CIRES Education and Outreach, INSTAARÌýand Learn More About Climate at the Office for Outreach and Engagement.Ìý