What does it mean to conduct research with communities rather than about them? As community-engaged research becomes an increasingly visible part of academic work, how are scholars negotiating these relationships? Hear from William & Mary researchers about how community collaboration shapes their research questions, practices, and goals.

Panelists:

Dr. Michelle Lelièvre

Lelièvre is Associate Professor of American Studies & Anthropology and author of Unsettling Mobility: Mediating Mi'kmaw Sovereignty in Post-Contact Nova Scotia.

Dr. Sarah McCartney 

McCartney is Assistant Teaching Professor with the National Institute of American History & Democracy (NIAHD) Program and Department of History at William & Mary. 

Dr. Karinna Nunez

Nunez is a Senior Research Scientist and Center for Coastal Resources Management Geospatial Modeling Manager at Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). 

In academia, the humanities and sciences are often pitted against each other. However, some of the most interesting questions arise when we start to wander outside the walls of our disciplines. From considering methods, combining questions, and teaching together, learn strategies to research across fields, and how to create collaborations that offer a whole new perspective on your work.

Panelists:

Dr. Harmony Dalgleish 

Dalgleish is an Associate Professor of Biology  at William & Mary and Director of William & Mary-St Andrews University Joint Degree Programme.

Dr. Omiyemi (Artisia) Green 

Green is a Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies, University Professor of Teaching Excellence, and Provost Faculty Fellow at William & Mary. She designed, implemented, and oversees the Art & Science Exchange (ASE).

Dr. Jennifer Kahn

Kahn is Professor and Director of Director of Graduate Studies for Anthropology at William & Mary specializing in human-environmental interactions.