Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement
Research Impacts
- Public Scholarship Academy is a groundbreaking, four-day program designed to equip faculty with the tools and expertise needed to communicate their academic work to diverse audiences. This initiative bridges the gap between scholarly research and public discourse, ensuring that research has a meaningful, far-reaching impact.
- Hosts Ideas Festival
Background
The Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement, led by Director Kenneth Carter and Assistant Director Daren Wang, focuses on bridging academic research with public discourse. The center ensures research makes a meaningful impact through initiatives like the Public Scholarship Academy, a four-day program empowering faculty to share their work with broader audiences. With a team of faculty and community advisors, the center also hosts events like the Ideas Festival, fostering dialogue and engagement between scholars and the public. Additionally, it translates complex academic concepts into accessible language, making research more relatable and actionable for diverse communities.
Mission/Vision
At the heart of the Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement’s mission is the belief that research should enrich and empower our broader community. Public scholarship is about disseminating information; it's about fostering meaningful connections between scholarly insights and the pressing issues shaping our world today. It is a bridge, presenting academic research and teaching in accessible ways, while empowering non-experts to navigate the complexities of our global community.
Key Leaders
- Kenneth Carter, Director
- Daren Wang, Assistant Director