201 Geoscience and Society: Action and Interdisciplinary Engagement on Local and Global Scales

Wednesday, 13 October 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oregon Ballroom 202/203/204 (Hybrid Room)

SCIENTISTS AS CIVIC PARTICIPANTS: ENGAGING IN LOCAL DECISION-MAKING

Paper number: 201-11
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Authors

Abstract

The events of the past two years, from COVID-19 to extreme climate-related weather events, have highlighted the importance of science for local decision-making. Too often, however, scientists and engineers bypass local engagement when seeking to participate in policy processes. Local governments play critical roles in shaping and implementing STEM-related policy solutions, and they can provide high-impact pathways for individuals with STEM backgrounds to make a difference. These include serving on local advisory bodies or delivering public comments. In this presentation, Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally will provide an introduction to opportunities for effective local engagement.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 53, No. 6

doi: 10.1130/abs/2021AM-367531

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