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Research Collaboration VISTA
Baltimore has a wealth of colleges and universities that use the city and region as a laboratory for socio-ecological research. Professors, graduate students, and state/federal agencies often approach the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) for data, support, and research validation. Currently, the agency does not have a consistent process for collaborating with researchers and research projects. This results in missed opportunities, duplication of efforts, gaps in research, and research that does not address the needs of the City, including environmental impacts on historically marginalized and vulnerable populations. To address these challenges, DPW is creating a Research Collaboration section. A first step in this effort is to create a method for cataloguing 1) past research projects conducted in collaboration with DPW; 2) current regional researchers and research projects in the fields of urban ecology, climate adaptation, social equity and vulnerability, water systems, and other environmental-social studies; and 3) DPW research interests and research needs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Members will perform a variety of tasks that assist in the development of DPW's Research Collaboration section. Members will create a system to catalogue and track research inquiries, ongoing projects, and results as well as past research projects conducted with DPW. Members will perform outreach to researchers and academics in the region who specialize in fields related to urban ecology, sustainability, environmental justice, climate change, etc. and create a researcher data base. Outreach will also include working with DPW staff to investigate research needs and interests. Lastly, the Research Collaboration VISTA will develop a process for vetting research inquiries, sharing data, and future project collaborations.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Technology , Community Outreach , Environment , Community and Economic Development , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
Communications , Public Health , Environment , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Urban Planning , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization .
