Webinar: Communication as an Essential Ingredient for Actionable Science: Key Concepts, Practical Strategies and Innovative Examples from the Northwest

This webinar is part of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Actionable Science Webinar series. Register here.

Engaging scientists and decision-makers in the co-production of knowledge is considered a best practice for generating science that is likely to be useful and used in addressing pressing environmental challenges. Effective, ongoing communication is vital to the success of this highly collaborative research approach, from a project’s inception through dissemination of results (and beyond!). In this webinar, Dr. Meade Krosby will introduce key concepts for understanding the role of communication in the co-production of actionable science, and will offer practical strategies for integrating communication approaches across the life cycle of co-production efforts. Dr. Krosby will illustrate these concepts and strategies by highlighting innovative examples from the Northwest, describing key communication elements across the project process and presenting a wide range of co-created products – from interactive tools and trainings to community outreach materials and strategic media engagements.

PRESENTER:
Meade Krosby | Deputy University Director, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center & Senior Scientist, University of Washington Climate Impacts Group

Meade Krosby is a Senior Scientist with the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, and University Deputy Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. Dr. Krosby works closely with natural resource managers in tribal, state, and federal governments to collaboratively understand and address climate impacts on species and ecosystems. Her work has resulted in a wide range of useful products for supporting climate adaptation decision-making and has generated media coverage in television, radio, print, and online outlets. Dr. Krosby received a B.S. in Biology from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Washington.