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Research to Action Webinar Series

How can academic science better serve the public?
How can population health research lead to better and more equitable health?
How can it motivate and inform population health action?

IAPHS empowers researchers to make their science matter. The IAPHS Research to Action Webinar and Discussion Series addresses issues that affect population health scientists who aspire to conduct public facing science. The Webinars are free and open to all.

All events are held virtually.

Past Events

Webinar: Speaking Science on Social Media
March 2, 2023, 12pm ET

Hear from scientists who have used social media to communicate their population health knowledge and research and learn how to choose and create your own program of science dissemination.

PANELISTS

MODERATOR

Webinar: Securing Funding for Applied Research
October 20, 2022, 12pm ET

Learn about private and public funding sources for applied research in population health and strategies for making your search for funding a success.   

PANELISTS

MODERATOR

Related Event: Small Group Discussion

Small group discussion: Developing a concept proposal or a set of specific aims
October 27, 2022, 4-5:30pm ET

Learn how to make an effective pitch for your applied research project to foundations or government agencies in a short document describing your goals and methods.

EXPERT

IAPHS members:
$20 student/ $40 non-student

Non-members:
student $35/ non-student $70

Space is limited

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Webinar: Bridging Research with Community Practice
July 21, 2022, 12pm ET

How scientists can contribute knowledge and research skills to population health practice in local communities by engaging with community organizations, building sustainable long-term relationships, and structuring meaningful and equitable collaborations.

PANELISTS

MODERATOR

Related Event: Small Group Discussion

Small Group Discussion: Trust, Communication, and Partnership: Strategies to develop a sustainable community engagement plan
August 4, 2022, 12:00pm ET

During this discussion, attendees will learn the importance of self-reflection, history, and community-based participatory approaches to inform the development of a community engagement plan.

EXPERT

Webinar: Communicating Research Through the Print and Broadcast Media
January 20, 2022, 12pm - 1:30pm ET

 An expert panel discusses the keys to success when communicating with journalists or being interviewed about your research.

 

PANELISTS

MODERATOR

Related Event: Small Group Discussion

Small group discussion: Writing an op-ed
February 24, 2022, 12pm ET

Learn the secrets to writing an effective opinion piece and getting it accepted by a paper from an expert who has written and placed hundreds!

EXPERT

Webinar: Making Research Actionable for State & Local Policymakers
March 31, 2022, 12pm ET

Learn what policymakers need from you to inform their decision-making and how to connect and communicate with them effectively.

 

PANELISTS

MODERATOR

Related Event: Small Group Discussion

Small group discussion: Writing a Policy Brief
April 7, 2022, 12pm ET

Learn how to craft a policy brief for policymakers! Your research can influence policy if you communicate the information effectively and tie research results to specific recommendations.  During this small group session you will be coached by a health policy expert who will help you identify and practice the format and techniques for a convincing policy memo.

EXPERT