Science Engagement in Action Series
WVU Division of Land Grant Engagement
September 20, 12 pm - 1 pm. Virtual.Kristi Wood-Turner, Director of the WVU Center for Community Engagement, and Tony
Michael, WVU Extenstion Program Manager, discuss the tips for doing community-engaged
research. They also offer up some resources available at WVU and ideas of how to
build impactful and lasting relationships wtih West Virginia communities.
September SciEnAction Recording
Civic Science 101 Webinar
Tuesday, March 5, 12 pm - 1 pm. Virtual.This webinar introduces Civic Science to STEM professionals in West Virginia.
We discuss local civic engagement, using Morgantown, WV, as an example of local
government structure and opportunities to engage.
Civic Science 101 Webinar Recording
West Virginia Science and Society Roundtables
PFAS and Forever Chemicals
October 21, 2024. Virtual.West Virginia LSEN hosted Dr. Levan Elbakidze from WVU, Dr. Alan Ducatman from WVU
Medicine, and Maria Russo from West Virginia Rivers to discuss the latest science
and clinical research of PFAS, as well as discuss the current efforts to address
PFAS in municipal waters across West Virginia.
Workshops and Professional Development
October 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm
Science Communication and Public Engagement Webinar
Mary Catherine Longshore, Senior Training Manager at AAAS
This Science Communication & Public Engagement Fundamentals webinar introduces
scientists to basic best practices for engaging with the public. We will be following
up this webinar with some in-person, hands-on workshops to put these best practices
into action.
Recording not available
Science Storytelling Workshop Series
With the West Virginia Storyteller GuildWorkshop 1: I Have a Story to Tell
March 20, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm in the Mountainlair
Introduction to storytelling as a means of communicating ideas and networking.
Registration information coming soon.
Workshop 2: Workshopping Our Science Stories
April 18, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm in the Mountainlair
Practice sharing your "science" story and get feedback from local storytellers in a small group setting. Participants who complete both workshops will be invited to share their stories at the public event below.
Storytelling Science Open Mic
April 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Chestnut Beer Hall
Newly trained science storytellers and seasoned storytellers will share their stories in an open mic setting at a local establishment in Morgantown.