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The Center for Public Engagement with Science, or PEWS, at the University of Cincinnati works to expand and enrich the interface between science and the public to benefit all stakeholders.
Exciting News! 🌍 PEWS Faculty Affiliate Carlie Trott has been awarded an international grant for the "Youth4CJ" Climate Justice project.

This partnership unites youth & researchers across 7 countries to advance participatory climate action. Congratulations, Dr. Trott! 👏
January 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM
New on the PEWS YouTube Channel: "The Artists & Art of the Atlas" 🎥

Watch the panel discussion featuring the creators of Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas as they explore the region's food history and future.

📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejoe...
January 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
PEWS is proud to partner with the School for Environment and Sustainability, the Office of Sustainability, Student Government, the College of Arts & Sciences & Student Gov to bring you a full lineup of free events.

🔗 Full schedule: ucengagingscience.org/2026/01/19/s...
January 21, 2026 at 9:03 PM
New "Guides to Public Philosophy" are out now! 📘✨

Authored by PEWS experts Melissa Jacquart & Elizabeth Lanphier, these guides cover Philosophy of Science and Clinical Ethics Consulting.

Perfect for bridging the gap between research and the public.

🔗 www.publicphilosophynetwork.net/guides
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM
How do catapults work? 🚀 It’s all about physics!

Join us this Wed, Jan 21 at Northside Farmers Market (4-7 PM) for Science Harvest. Kids will build their own catapults and test how far they can launch! 📏🎯

🔗 ucengagingscience.org/science-harv...

#ScienceHarvest #CincyScience #STEM #Northside
January 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM
How does displacement affect health across generations?🧬

PEWS Faculty Affiliate Kathleen Grogan partners with the Batwa people of Uganda to study the epigenetic impacts of their eviction from ancestral lands.

Read the full story: www.uc.edu/news/article...

#Epigenetics #Anthropology #PublicHealth
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Cincinnati Science Roundup: January ❄️🌱

This month features houseplant workshops, winter birding, nature-inspired concerts, and a full week of sustainability events! From indoor jungles to seed swaps, January is packed with science.

🔗 Full list: ucengagingscience.org/2026/01/05/c...
January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Sustainability@UC Week is coming! 🌍

PEWS is sponsoring a week of events including:

🌲 Nature Center workshop
🐼 World Wildlife Fund talk
📊 Student Poster Session
🗣️ Food Justice Keynote
🎲 Environmental Games
🎥 Documentary Screening

🔗 Register: ucengagingscience.org/2026/01/13/s...
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: Tomorrow (1/14) is the last day to submit a poster abstract for Sustainability@UC Week!

Open to ALL students (Grad/Undergrad). Submitting is super easy—we just need a title & a short abstract right now!

Scan the QR code in the image to apply. 📸
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Sustainability isn't just about ecology—it's about labor. 🌱✊

Join PEWS and SEaS for the Sustainability@UC Keynote with Dr. Teresa Mares: "Biting the Hands that Feed US."

📅 Jan 29 | Clifton Court Hall ⏰ 5pm Reception | 7:30pm Talk

🔗 ucengagingscience.org/13923-2/
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
PEWS & @fccincinnati.com team up! ⚽️🧪

Working with faculty and labs across UC, three PEWS graduate interns developed interactive field trips to bring science to life through sports.

🔗 ucengagingscience.org/2025/11/26/s...

#UCPEWS #UCincy #FCCincinnati #SciComm #STEMEducation
December 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
December's #CincyScience roundup is here! ❄️🔭

Discover winter gardening, mushroom cultivation workshops, planetarium shows, the Christmas Bird Count, and more from PEWS & partners.

See the full list: ucengagingscience.org/2025/12/09/c...

#PEWS #ScienceEngagement #Cincinnati
December 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
UC Students! 📢 Volunteer for the Summer 2026 STEM Camp with the Cincinnati Museum Center!

Train in Spring '26 on lesson planning & environmental health, then teach your lessons in Summer '26. 🧪🌿

⏰ Deadline: Dec 14 @ 11:59 PM
🔗 Apply: forms.office.com/r/2xS20BDUe0

#UCincy #STEM #Volunteer
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Calling all UC students! 📢🌍 Submit your research for the Sustainability@UC Week Poster Session.

Open to all disciplines. Share your work & connect with Cincy professionals.

🗓️ Deadline: Jan 14, 2026 (accepted on a rolling basis)

🔗 Learn more & submit: ucengagingscience.org/2025/12/02/s...
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Reposted by Center for Public Engagement with Science
Our environmental storytelling project was featured on NPR! Performances are today and tomorrow :) www.wvxu.org/environment/...
Stories of Cincinnati's environment take center stage in new theater project
"Where We Are Planted" explores eight people's experiences with the natural world, from cleaning up the the Mill Creek to working in community gardens.
www.wvxu.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Want to stay in the loop on hands-on science events, research spotlights, and ways to get involved in your community?

Sign up for the PEWS newsletter and get updates straight to your inbox.

🔗 mail.ucengagingscience.org/sign-up
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
November 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Happening TONIGHT! 🔬 "How Science is Changing" panel discussion.

Join us at @cincymuseum.bsky.social or watch the live stream online!

🗓️ Tonight @ 6 PM
📍 Cincinnati Museum Center (Free parking!)
📺 Watch Live: www.youtube.com/live/a5kdbku...

w/ @philsci.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Can't make it to our panel this Thursday? Watch live online! 🎥

Stream "How Science is Changing" on the PEWS YouTube Channel. Featuring Max Cormendy, Lydia Patton, Alan Love, Jacqueline Sullivan, & Craig Callender.

🗓️ Thurs, Nov 20 @ 6 PM EST 🔗 Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/a5kdbku...
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Join us this Wednesday for Science Harvest! 🍂🔬

We'll be at the Northside Farmers Market with hands-on experiments about photosynthesis. Kids can discover hidden leaf pigments and learn how leaves "breathe."

🗓️ Wed, Nov 19 | 4–7 PM 📍 Northside Farmers Market

🔗 ucengagingscience.org/science-harv...
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Join us NEXT THURSDAY (Nov 20) for "How Science is Changing," a free interdisciplinary panel discussion!

Hear from scholars on the evolving nature of science.
🗓️ 6 PM 📍 @cincymuseum.bsky.social w/ @philsci.bsky.social

Free, open to all, parking included! RSVP:
🔗 forms.gle/3Ei7GM91LTmy...
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The 2026 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, presented by @green-umbrella.bsky.social, is calling for proposals!

We're seeking speakers, artists/performers, & poster sessions on sustainability, resilience, & innovation.

🗓️ Proposals Due: Dec 31, 2025
🔗 Submit: midwestsustainabilitysummit.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Congrats to PEWS Faculty Affiliate Charles Doarn! His new report, "Challenges in Providing Medical Support on an International Human Expedition to Mars," was just published in Acta Astronautica. 🚀

A vital contribution to the future of space exploration.
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Join us for "How Science is Changing," a free interdisciplinary panel discussion! Scholars from across North America discuss the evolving nature of science.

🗓️ Nov 20th, 6 PM
📍 @cincymuseum.bsky.social w/ @philsci.bsky.social

Free, open to all, parking included! RSVP:
🔗 forms.gle/3Ei7GM91LTmy...
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Free theatre event! 🎭 "Where We Are Planted" Local high school actors perform real Cincinnati environmental stories. A PEWS & Clifton Community Players collab, supported by ArtsWave.

🗓️ Dec 4, 6 PM @ Probasco
🗓️ Dec 5, 6 PM @ Liberty Hall

Get free tickets: 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/where-we-a...
Where We Are Planted- A Verbatim Theatre Performance.
Local high school actors bring to life personal stories about human- environmental interactions in Cincinnati. Bringing history to life!
www.eventbrite.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM