The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and early career scientists from WVU are launching the West Virginia Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN).
Join AAAS Community Join the West Virginia LSEN mailing listThe West Virginia Local Science Engagement Network (LSEN) seeks to increase the quality of life for West Virginians by fostering collaborations between scientists and communities across the state. The West Virginia LSEN is a voluntary effort being launched by scientists and engineers at West Virginia University. This team believes that connecting scientists with West Virginia communities can lead to evidence-based solutions that address the most pressing issues across West Virginia.
The West Virginia LSEN will:
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WVU Davis College (Forestry)
be0011@mix.wvu.edu
"By creating bridges between scientists and the public, I believe that the West Virginia
LSEN can help address societal needs in West Virginia while broadening the impact
of scientists in our state."
WVU Heath Sciences (Neuroscience)
rboliverio@mix.wvu.edu
"Over the past decade, West Virginia has become my home. Making myself available
as a scientific resource and open to feedback from West Virginians is a great
priority of mine."
WVU Eberly (Biology)
bcb00015@mix.wvu.edu
"WVLSEN facilitates communication between community members which I find to a be a valuable necessity for our society."
WVU Engineering Research
kevin.orner@mail.wvu.edu
"I find West Virginia LSEN valuable because I believe the impact of WVU can be multiplied by listening to and engaging with people throughout the state."
WVU Eberly (Geology & Geography)
Brenden.McNeil@mail.wvu.edu
"I find the idea of LSEN valuable because it gives me hope for our fractured society. Engaging with science means engaging with an inclusive method of discovering shared truths about the place we all call home."
WVU Davis College (Plant & Soil Science)
ammetheny@mail.wvu.edu
"As a 10th-generation West Virginian and a scientist, I'm excited to be involved in the West Virginia LSEN. Communicating our work as researchers to the public in a way that allows them to use that information to improve their lives is absolutely vital to our Land Grant mission at WVU."
WVU Eberly (Biology)
william.peterjohn@mail.wvu.edu
Each month, we will host individuals and organizations active in science engagement. They will present virtual webinars on various topics related to local science engagement skills building. This series will offer students, researchers and partners tips, ideas, and models on how to successfully bridge the gap between science and the public.
Greer serves as research director for the North Carolina Collaboratory, a research
funding agency created by the State legislature in 2016, and will discuss how the
biggest impact comes from research partnerships at the local and State level. Greer
is also a AAAS LSEN liaison in North Carolina.
Kate will discuss how she built out long-term partnerships, and also how to plan
and execute successful short-term engagement activities, drawing on an example
working with a local brewery. Kate is also a AAAS LSEN liaison in Maine.
Date and Time TBD.
The West Virginia LSEN offers training and professional development opportunities
on a diverse range of topics and skills. These are open to all, of any career stage,
discipline, and organization.
Check back frequently or Join our Listserv to learn about future opportunities.
View a list of past events and recordings of past webinars.
Past West Virginia LSEN Events