About Us
The Public Service Research Program is a program in the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment which addresses environmental issues at the interface of research and scholarly outreach. The program contributes to the translation of science for the betterment of society. Goals are to increase the public understanding of science and the environment, to apply university-based knowledge and research findings about the environment to real world problem-solving, and to get science into decision-making. The program also focuses within UC Davis to increase the capacity of university members to conduct environmental outreach or engagement, to collaborate with communities, public entities, and policy makers for improved decision-making, and to practice scholarly and civic engagement. Current partnerships, projects, and research focus primarily in California.
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Our ApproachPSRP designs and implements strategies which a) create bridges and partnerships with external entities, agencies, and communities to address environmental problems, and b) foster the capacity of university faculty, staff and students for environmental and civic engagement. Solution-oriented research and outreach projects often result. |
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Program HistoryPSRP has been on the UC Davis campus since 1976 creating bridges and connections on issues of public concern between the university and the world beyond, from government entities and policy makers, to other institutions of higher education, to communities and the general public. Supporting research for the public good, informing public and environmental policy, to educating citizens and the general public, to catalyzing university programs and members to broaden and implement the University outreach and engagement mission, PSRP has had a vibrant role. |
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PeopleThe work of the Public Service Research Program is and has been supported by many individuals on the campus and in the region. Our list of faculty, students, and administrators covers 2004 -2007, since PSRP joined JMIE. Over past years, many University colleagues have served on PSRP advisory committees or have been associated with various projects, activities, and initiatives.
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