Center for Public Engagement with Science
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) at the University of Cincinnati works to expand and enrich the interface between science and the public to benefit all stakeholders. The Center is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and is directed by Angela Potochnik in the Philosophy Department.
Visit ucengagingscience.edu to learn more!
Our Mission
Increasing engagement with science by connecting the university to community partners and the public.
Improving quality of science engagement by promoting dialogue among and benefit for all stakeholders.
Innovating forms of science engagement by drawing on philosophy and other humanities, natural and social sciences, and science education.
PEWS connects individuals and organizations in Greater Cincinnati to University of Cincinnati researchers, students, and educators. Email us to connect.
Get Involved
Students
PEWS offers workshops, courses, internships, fellowships, and affiliations for UC graduate and undergraduate students.
Take a course to learn how to effectively communicate your research, create public engagement activities, and work across disciplines.
Apply for an internship to build your skills and engage with both UC scientists and the Greater Cincinnati community.
Become an Engaging Science Fellow and be matched with a community partner to implement your own public engagement project.
Join our R&D (Research and Discussion) group to become a part of the community and take part in weekly discussions about public engagement.
Faculty and Researchers
Join a community of like-minded faculty and researchers by requesting a PEWS affiliation! Our faculty affiliates guide the Center's development and lead their own PEWS-supported public engagement projects every two years.
PEWS also partners with UC researchers on their grants, especially for broader impacts on NSF grants. We are happy to discuss how we can help support your robust broader impact plans.
Join our R&D (Research and Discussion) group to take part in weekly discussions about public engagement. Sign up to present on your own work-in-progress for interdisciplinary feedback.
Community Members and Organizations
PEWS frequently organizes public-facing activities that are open to all community members. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on upcoming news and events.
Become a community partner of PEWS! Many of our projects are developed in collaboration with our partners; we also offer event promotion, resource dissemination, and graduate student support.
Planning an event or project related to public engagement with science? Let us share your message with our network! Use this form or email us at engagingscience@uc.edu with news.
Other events
PEWS organizes a variety of events and activites throughout the year, including school field trips to UC, our Science Harvest table at the Northside Farmer's Market, a Science Fair project, and public-facing talks. Join our mailing list to keep up to date.
Want to put on your own public engagement activity, but not sure how to get started? Check out our resources page!
For more information and to get involved, visit us at ucengagingscience.edu or email engagingscience@uc.edu.