SoCal G2U Doctoral Research Showcase Seminar Series

Dates:	Tuesdays November 9, December 7, January 11, February 8, March 8, and April 5
Time:	noon - 1:30 p.m. Pacific
How:	These events are free and will take place on Zoom. Apply to be a Speaker   Register to Attend

Overview

The Southern California Government-to-University (G2U) Initiative — a partnership of the Volcker Alliance, the Southern California Association and Governments, and Pardee RAND Graduate School — is hosting “Tomorrow's Research Today,” a series of online seminars showcasing research from doctoral candidates in the Southern California area that may influence the future of work in the public sector.

Each session will be offered via Zoom and include representatives from graduate programs with research specializing in the listed areas. Pardee RAND Graduate School and California State University Dominguez Hills are coordinating the events.

Selected presenters will provide an in-depth look and understanding of how their research could provide insight leading to future innovations in public sector arenas.

Partners and registered attendees will receive an executive summary of the presented research after the presentation and an executive summary report at the end of the series.

How to Participate

Doctoral students can apply to present their research at one or more of the sessions.

Government agency representatives are encouraged to register online for as many sessions as they wish.

Program

Ph.D. research may include, but is not limited to, topics in the following areas:

November 9, 2021

Education

• STEM education; lifelong learning; reading/language development disorders; early learning pedagogy, role of technology; role of culture; creative learning

December 7, 2021

Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion

• Race relations; police training; social movements; socio-economic disparities; city dynamics; how to build partnerships; cultures

January 11, 2022

Workforce and Human Resources

• Role of administration or other groups in the workplace; professional development; veteran employment/training; employee satisfaction; ergonomic; mentoring; laws and regulations government labor practices

February 8, 2022

Smart Cities, Homelessness, and Wellness

• Innovative ways to address health and wellness; urbanization; industrialization; aging population; climate change

March 8, 2022

Emergency Management and Planning

• Earthquakes; disaster planning; pandemics; evacuation; floods; homeland security; active shooting incidents

April 5, 2022

Earth Day: Sustainability, Environment, and Climate Change

• Biodiversity; altering ecosystems; land use; pollution; invasive species; geoengineering; water scarcity; solar radiation

Questions?

Email Sandy Buchan at Pardee RAND Graduate School: sbuchan@prgs.edu

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