Global Justice and Equity Conference: Centering Communities in Research

This year's von der Heyden Fellowship conference brings together researchers, community leaders, and practitioners to explore meaningful, equitable, and collaborative approaches in community-engaged research. This daylong conference offers participants a platform to discuss and learn about innovative methods, ethical practices, and the power of storytelling in co-creating impactful research with communities. Panel themes include 'Asking the Right Research Question,' 'Collaborative Research in Action' and 'Responsible Storytelling.' 9:00am - Welcome from Kerilyn Schewel 9:15am - Asking the Right Questions in Approaches to Environmental Justice Karly Alderfer and Wan Ning Seah, Co-Chairs Hannah Conway, Duke University Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, NC State University Anais Roque, Duke University 10:30am - Break 11:00am - Collaborative Research in Action: Methods for Meaningful Community Engagement Dana Grieco and Ankita Gupta, Co-Chairs Irene Felsman, Duke University Cynthia A. Grace-McCaskey, East Carolina University Madhusudan Katti, NC State University Camryn Smith, Communities in Partnership Danielle Spurlock, UNC-Chapel Hill 12:30pm - Break 1:30pm - Responsible Storytelling Justin Rasmussen and Renzo Severino, Co-Chairs Hannah Postel, Duke University Miguel Rojas-Sotelo, Duke University 2:45pm - Closing remarks