DESIGN: Culture Change - Building a Relational and Inclusive Discipline through Genetics Engagement (CC-BRIDGE)

设计：文化变革 - 通过遗传学参与建立关系性和包容性学科（CC-BRIDGE）

• 批准号: 2334984
• 负责人: Marnie Gelbart
• 金额: $ 50万
• 依托单位: Harvard University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-04-01 至 2026-03-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2334984&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: DESIGN; Culture; Change; Building; Relational

Work in the field of genetics often intersects with complex issues that inspire significant public interest and concern. However, the legacy of historical practices and priorities in the field of genetics informs current public perceptions of genetics researchers and the application of genetics in society. This legacy can also perpetuate feelings of alienation and exclusion in the genetics discipline among people of marginalized and backgrounds. Professional scientific societies are well positioned to support processes for needed cultural change within their disciplines and between their disciplines and society. Science communication and engagement are increasingly recognized as key elements of professional development for scientists at all stages of their careers, which in turn can positively impact perceptions of science and of scientists in the public sphere. By leveraging the unique role of professional scientific societies, this collaborative pilot project will examine the role of public engagement in building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture in the field of genetics, and establishing a more reciprocal and engaged relationship between the field of genetics and diverse segments of society. The project will evaluate the impacts of a genetics society in bringing visibility and credibility to public engagement; creating opportunities for training, networking, and participation in this work; and developing a community of practice to support evidence-based activities that are centered on humanity, humility, and respect.This is a two-year pilot project that brings together the Personal Genetics Education Project (PGED) of Harvard Medical School, the Genetics Society of America (GSA), the ReclaimingSTEM Institute, and a diverse advisory board. The project has three specific aims. Aim 1 is to co-create and pilot a program that provides resources and strategies for public engagement with science to genetics researchers. Consisting of 7 webinars, 2 workshops, and a symposium, the program will build awareness of the historical and current social impacts of genetics research and increase interest in and build skills around inclusive public engagement. Aim 2 is to establish a community of practice for genetics engagement to share knowledge, build relationships, and identify a shared vision for future efforts. Aim 3 is to generate a specific, actionable strategy for applying pilot program lessons, experiences, and perspectives in a multi-year effort to support cultural changes within and beyond the genetics field. An external evaluator will provide iterative evaluation throughout the project timeline to examine the project’s impact on participating genetics researchers and the nascent community of practice, as well as to track the creation of a longer-term strategic plan.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

遗传学领域的工作经常与引起公众极大兴趣和关注的复杂问题交叉，然而，遗传学领域的历史实践和优先事项的遗产影响了当前公众对遗传学研究人员的看法以及遗传学在社会中的应用。专业科学协会完全有能力支持其学科内部以及学科与社会之间所需的文化变革进程。钥匙该合作试点项目将探讨科学家在其职业生涯各个阶段的专业发展要素，从而对科学和科学家在公共领域的看法产生积极影响。参与在遗传学领域建立更加多样化、包容性和公平的文化，并在遗传学领域和社会不同阶层之间建立更加互惠和参与的关系。该项目将评估遗传学协会在提高知名度方面的影响。和公众参与的可信度；创造培训机会，建立网络并参与这项工作；并建立一个实践社区，以支持以人性、谦逊和尊重为中心的循证活动。这是一个为期两年的试点项目，汇集了个人遗传学教育项目 (PGED)该项目由哈佛医学院、美国遗传学会 (GSA)、ReclaimingSTEM 研究所和多元化顾问委员会共同创建和试点，为公众参与提供资源和策略。将科学带给遗传学研究人员。该计划由 7 场网络研讨会、2 场研讨会和一场研讨会组成，将提高人们对遗传学研究的历史和当前社会影响的认识，提高人们对包容性公众参与的兴趣并培养相关技能，目标 2 是建立遗传学实践社区。目标 3 是制定一项具体的、可行的战略，在多年的努力中应用试点计划的经验教训、经验和观点，以支持国内外的文化变革。遗传学外部评估员将在整个项目时间表中提供迭代评估，以检查该项目对参与的遗传学研究人员和新生实践社区的影响，并跟踪长期战略计划的制定。该奖项是 NSF 的法定使命和目标。通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，该项目被认为值得支持。