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How We Change

A practical framework for driving change.

A practical framework for driving change

Maya Bialik Working on How We Change
Framework for Driving Change
How We Change Behind the Scenes

PROJECT OVERVIEW

How We Change is an applied research project that aims to gather and synthesize critical insights from across fields to support change practitioners in designing with impact in mind. The project will culminate in an interactive framework that unlocks multidisciplinary knowledge with the potential to inform transformative initiatives.

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TILT

A framework and training program on twenty-first century information literacy tools.

A framework and training program on twenty-first century information literacy tools.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

TILT (twenty first century information literacy tools) was first constructed in 2013 as one of the foundational components of The Plenary. It is a practical model synthesizing multidisciplinary evidence and insights on how to responsibly navigate information in the current media system. Translated into a workshop and presented nationwide, the model continues to serve as a core pillar for much of our work.

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The People’s Science

Supporting bidirectional relationships between scientists and the public.

Supporting bidirectional relationships between scientists and the public.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Our flagship program (and former organizational name!), The People’s Science began as a forum for scientists to share “pop abstracts” of their work, created by Dr. Jamil Zaki. The initiative expanded to become an workshop and campus tour, an experimental platform for bridging the gaps between scientists and the public, as well as a framework synthesizing relevant literature on how to do so equitably and effectively. While the forum has been sunsetted for now, the framework continues to play a critical role in our approach to science communication and relationship-building.

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