Inspiring Scholars, Impacting Communities
Your Research, Your Voice, Our Mission.
Does this sound like you?
- Do you feel uncertain about your ability to engage the public with your research?
- Have past attempts to communicate your work to a broader audience left you feeling unsure or hesitant?
- Are you struggling to find the time to engage in public scholarship alongside your daily responsibilities?
- Are you frustrated that your research doesn't seem to reach the people who need it most?
- Do you struggle with effectively communicating your research to lay audiences?
- Have you been unsure about how to measure the impact of your public scholarship initiatives for your annual review, tenure and promotion, or annual report?
Don’t let these obstacles hold you back any longer.
You hold the power to make an impact.
Researchers and scholars are producing important research that can make an impact on the public in some way. But often, this incredible work does not reach the community it could have the most impact on.
Public engagement is a powerful tool for a scholar, yet few scholars are trained to effectively communicate research to anyone outside the academy.
We’re here to help you Unleash Your Public Voice.
Research Impact Accelerator
Introducing the Research Impact Accelerator.
The Research Impact Accelerator, our signature program, is designed exclusively for scholars and researchers eager to bridge the gap between academia and the public.
Whether you’re just beginning your public scholarship journey or seeking to enhance your existing efforts, the Research Impact Accelerator will equip you with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s dynamic knowledge landscape.
Join us and unleash your public voice, leaving a lasting imprint with your research.
Academic Communities
workshops are custom designed to meet the needs of your academic community. workshops include interactive activities, learning sessions, and collaboration to ensure the skills and strategies covered have a lasting impact and promote long-term change.
Consultations
consultations are hyper focused on helping your academic community launch its public engagement efforts. consultations include project lead management, data collection, assessment, strategy & training sessions, stakeholder management, and policy & document development.
masterclasses are online, intensive, and designed for the scholar interested in learning how to communicate their research to a broader audience along side other like-minded scholars.
Individual Scholars
For the scholar who has established website/social profiles and are looking for recommendations on expanding their reach; the self-motivated scholar with time and the wherewithal for public scholarship, but may not know where to start; the scholar looking for guidance in building a foundation for expanding their reach.
For the scholar who may not have a website/social profiles or has an outdated website/inactive social profiles; the scholar looking for recommendations on expanding their reach; the scholar looking for more support and guidance with public facing aspects such as public writing, interview practice, pitch feedback, and strategic communication; the scholar looking for assistance in building a foundation for expanding their reach.
For the scholar who does not have a website/social profiles; the scholar looking to establish and launch a public scholar brand from the ground up in order to expand their message reach; the scholar looking for guidance with the public facing aspects such as public writing, live interview practice, pitch feedback, and strategic communication; the scholar looking for assistance in building and maintaining a foundation for expanding their reach.
Who is this service for?
- scholars interested in shaping the conversation
- scholars interested in transforming their research into the public space, specifically through media and public facing outlets
- scholars interested in promoting their university press-published book
- scholars interested in developing communication skills in order to transform jargon-laden research into layman’s terms
- scholars interested in media training (e.g., writing, pitching, interviewing, etc.)
- scholars interested in being coached and held accountable
Who is this service not for?
- scholars looking for someone to manage their public profile
- scholars looking for assistance in developing community partnerships
- scholars looking for assistance with developing service learning programs/courses
- scholars looking for assistance with developing community-based research projects
- scholars looking for assistance with grant writing and/or external funding
- scholars in search of an agent or press representation
How Do we Do it?
The process can take anywhere from one month to a year, depending on your goal. You set the timeline, I hold you accountable.
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STEP ONE
First step is to get to know you, your research, and your goals, while also working on mind set, goal setting, and integrating public scholarship into your research workflow.
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STEP TWO
We will establish an attainable goal/outcome to work towards in our sessions. Using the SMART Goals method, you will outline a goal/outcome that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable. Relevant, and Time Bound to ensure you have a publishable product.
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STEP THREE
Simultaneously while working toward your goal, we will address your public scholar profile. I will assess your online and digital public profile and strategize personalized growth and engagement approaches. This is the foundation needed to establish your expertise in the public sphere.
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STEP FOUR
We will work through foundational media training and exercises that will focus on who your audience is, where they are, and how to communicate your research effectively so it reaches them. This training includes strategic communication, public writing, pitching, and measuring impact.
Ready to start making changes?
Schedule a Strategy Session today!
Are you interested in learning more about research communication, but unsure where to start? Schedule a *free* strategy session today!
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This free resource guide will help scholars assess their current online professional profile and reflect on where they would like to be.
