This in-service project designed and delivered 80 training events, in person and online, to educate and train veteran child welfare workers in Michigan agencies.

The Flint Registry is designed to connect individuals impacted by the Flint water crisis to services and programs that mitigate the impact of lead exposure on health and child development. The Flint Registry has enrolled over 21,000 individuals and m...

Revision of the materials for Middle School Mathematics Teachers. Professional Learning for the Teachers and Leaders using the materials in field test.

Organized Cystic Fibrosis Art and Science Event at Wharton, Center where local students and faculty presented their research and exhibits featured the work of Dylan Mortimer, an artist with CF. The goal was to merge art and science in celebration of ...

In partnership with the Michigan Department Health and Human Services' Office of Workforce Development Team, provide in-service trainings to child welfare agency workers and caregivers on multiple topics to assist them in carrying out their respectiv...

Presentation of results of continuing research on factors impacting mallard population size. Citizens Waterfowl Advisory Committee makes recommendations to management agencies on waterfowl management, including hunting regulations.

Offered workshop for K-12 students in various levels, including robotics teams and STEM clubs.

Hands-on activities for Clinton County 8th and 10th graders to learn more about veterinary nursing as a career. Including meeting a dog, discussing career pathways, putting together a skeleton puzzle, and looking at parasites.

Partnered with Theresa Schwartz from Plainwell High School in Plainwell, Michigan. Met monthly over Zoom between September 2022 and April 2023 to discuss Teri's science curriculum goals and how to achieve them. The Science Coaches Program is a joint ...

Presented and helped organize a College and Career Day that included a visit to the MSU Black Student Union and concluded at the One Love Global nonprofit organization in Lansing.

Worked with a Girl Scout troop to discuss veterinary medicine through hands on activities

In partnership with a middle school principal and student, served as principal investigator on a project aimed to understand the effectiveness of restorative justice policies on reducing exclusionary school discipline outcomes (e.g., suspensions).

Presented community health lecture regarding women's health care issues and taught outdoor emergency care and ski patrol.

Presented community-engaged learning professional development workshops with local community partner organizations.

Presented community-engaged learning professional development workshops with local community partner organizations.

The Index reports on the number of students engaged in curricular service-learning, civic engagement, and volunteer activities.

Assembled a group of students to participate in a career development opportunity that included resume preparation, industry networking, and interviews through a professional association partner, the Associated General Contractors of Michigan.

This is a National Institutes of Health funded R01 randomized trial comparing two counseling interventions for depression and PTSD following miscarriage, stillbirth, and death of a newborn. The program offers free counseling to women anywhere in Mich...

Served on a COVID mortality review board, which was comprised of members from MSU, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and health care providers and community members across Michigan. Reviewed mortality reports and made recommendati...

This project included a global exhibit in coordination with the Lansing Capital City Film Festival. Outreach activities included artist talks, live painting events, art activities (writing and drawing), and daily exhibit visitor hours.

Plan annual career fair to connect criminal justice undergraduate and graduate students with organizations and agencies in the field. Participating agencies recruit for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs across the full spectrum of the c...

Data is being analyzed to set a baseline of community impact by projects funded by community capital raises. This work recognizes that while the need for data is pressing, the demand has come more from the traditional investment and venture capital s...

Worked with 25 teachers in Michigan and supported them to bring computational tools and practices into their elementary classrooms. This work involved professional learning for teachers as well as visiting schools and classrooms. The goal was to intr...

The Michigan Farm to Institution Network organized a series of Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events in 2022-2023. These regional networking events are for institutional food service buyers, farmers, and food suppliers (food hubs, distributors, etc.)...

Contributed to a special issue of the journal The Muslim World on Islam, development, and humanitarianism. This will have a wide readership within academic and the policy/NGO community. Co-editors were Abbas Barzegar, national director of research an...