Combining Research with Community Engagement: URI’s STEEP Program

The University of Rhode Island’s STEEP Superfund Research Program is working to address the human health threat of PFAS through scientific research, translation of research findings to decision makers, and community engagement. Dr. Emily Diamond, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Marine Affairs at URI, and Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist at Silent Spring Institute, join the podcast to talk about the STEEP program, their areas of focus, and how they communicate their findings and engage with communities. Links from the Episode: About STEEP: https://web.uri.edu/steep/steep-climb/ STEEP Program upcoming webinar: PFAS on Cape Cod – Connecting Communities with Science for Solutions: https://web.uri.edu/steep/cape_webinar/ EBC’s Emerging Contaminants Committee: https://ebcne.org/about/ebc-committees-and-working-groups/emerging-contaminants-committee/ Where to find Emily and Laurel: Emily’s Professional Bio: https://web.uri.edu/harrington/meet/emily-diamond/ Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilypechardiamond/ Laurel’s Professional Bio: https://silentspring.org/staff/laurel-schaider-phd Laurel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelschaider/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g