Recipient Organization
STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK
(N/A)
SYRACUSE,NY 13210
Performing Department
Outreach
Non Technical Summary
A team of faculty from Clarkson University and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry are committed to support NYPA's climate change education needs. This will ground all employees in the science of climate change and help educate customers and diverse stakeholders with an understanding of climate science to help all make informed decisions related to energy sources, energy use, and practical ways to adapt to a changing climate. This proposal demonstrates that our team has the requisite expertise in the science of climate change; mitigation and adaptation solutions, and the pedagogical and communication capabilities that allow us to sensitively and appropriately develop and convey this information through formal and informal programs in an interactive, engaging and audience-appropriate manner best suited to the audience's role, knowledge and attitudes.To effectively develop and deliver climate change education (CCE) programming, our team would seek to form a relationship with NYPA to couple our educational and scientific expertise with NYPA's deep knowledge and understanding of their people, facilities, business needs and communities. In addition to NYPA employees in all job descriptions, we are prepared for participants to include customers, vendors, regional stakeholders (local business associations, advocacy organizations, etc.), and the general public, including: visitors to NYPA visitor centers and attendees at public events hosted or sponsored by NYPA. These are collectively referred to as "stakeholders" throughout this proposal. Programming for these audiences will meet and exceed NYPA's four service areas: (1) lecture series, (2) workshop series, (3) education and information support materials (i.e., climate change communications collateral), and (4) partnership opportunities. We are also well positioned to offer short courses and strategic planning support and other programming, including assessment, evaluation and research work as may be needed by NYPA. This proposal is organized to convey the following:We understand NYPA's commitment to meeting climate goals and have direct experiences bringing our own institutions to this same level.The pedagogical and climate change communication philosophies that underpin the basis for our CCE programs.The need for assessment of audiences' climate literacy (knowledge, affect and behavior) to design effective CCE, with reassessment their literacy and evaluation of all programming to confirm the quality and effectiveness of the CCE in changing the skill sets and attitudes of employees and stakeholders in support of NYPA's sustainability goals.The broad range of climate science, mitigation, adaptation, education and environmental communication expertise of our CCE team. Specific types of services that can be offered illustrated by relevant examples.Details of prior experiences providing CCE services through classes, degree programs, short courses and workshops for individuals representative of NYPA's stakeholders: students from K-16+ and teachers, the general public and industrial clients (adult learners). These experiences allow us to rapidly adapt, update, and respond to NYPA's evolving needs for effective CCE for various audiences and stakeholders over a five-year period.Hourly rates and estimated costs for some example services provided.Awarded Start Date: 10/1/2020Sponsor: Clarkson University
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
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Applied
100%
Developmental
(N/A)
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