CERAP's 2026 Summer Institute

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The Community-Engaged Research, Action, and Partnerships Unit’s intensive Summer Institute will provide an inclusive space for community members and academic researchers to develop knowledge and skills on community-engaged research methods, partnerships and practice.

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend with collaborators or project teams and to bring current work and projects to share and develop throughout the Institute. Only one application with all team members' names and contact information is needed. Applications for Day 1 will be accepted on a rolling basis until we reach capacity. Applications for the full Summer Institute will be reviewed every Monday starting April 6th, and notifications will follow shortly after. The application link will close on May 27th.

June 2: Research Practice Partnerships, Policy & Public Impact

• 9:30-10:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 10:00 am-12:00pm Engaging with Policy Makers and State Agencies: Where to Begin
  • Drs. Christian Connell and Taylor Scott, Penn State
• 12:00-1:00pm Invited Lunch
• 1:00-2:30pm Community Perspectives on Relationship Building
• 3:00-4:30 pm Keynote Symposium: Community-Engaged Partnerships
  • Dr. Melody Goodman, New York University with Community Researcher Response and Discussion
• 4:30-5:30 pm Reception  

June 3: Methodology Boot Camp: Creative & Youth Participatory Action Research

Drs. Marit Dewhurst, The City College of New York; Kristen Goessling, Penn State; Amanda Wager, Vancouver Island University; Dana Wright, Mills College at Northeastern University

• 9:30-10:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
• 10:00 am-12:00pm Introduction to Creative Youth Participatory Action Research Frameworks, Approaches & Stories From the Field
• 12:00-1:00pm Lunch (provided)
• 1:00-4:00pm Building our Methodological Toolkits"

Booking a room: We are happy to offer our Room Block at the Nittany Lion Inn for this event. Once you confirm your dates, feel free to use https://bookings.thenittanylioninn.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=5101526 to book a room at the Nittany Lion. Please note, there is limited availability in this Room Block, and the link will expire on May 1st.