But in the wake of whatever decisions are made, there is a pressing need to step up our commitment to public engagement and translate the techno-babble of international policy negotiations into a language that ordinary people can connect with.
Khalil is an award-winning teacher at Harvard and has received numerous honors for his commitment to public engagement, including BPI Chicago's Champion of the Public Interest Award (2018), The Fortune Society's Game Changer Award (2017), Ebony Power 100 (2013), The Root 100 of Black Influencers (2012-2014), and Crain's New York Business magazine 40 under 40 (2011).
The Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research, which is signed and supported by major UK funders and stakeholders, recognises "the importance of public engagement to help maximise the social and economic impact of UK research" and suggests that "UK research organisations have a strategic commitment to public engagement" [ 139].
For services to Public Engagement with Science.
Ruby Green Smith's book The People's Colleges: A History of the New York State Extension Service in Cornell University and the State, 1876-1948, written more than 60 years ago, is essential reading for anyone working in higher education who shares a commitment to strengthening public engagement.
This memorial concert forms the backbone of the festival's commitment to promoting public engagement, fostering social awareness and building bridges among communities.
In the first three months of this year, a series of announcements were made demonstrating his continued commitment to public service and civic engagement.
