1.0STARBIOS2https://starbios2.eurich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content"><a href="https://starbios2.eu/2020/rri-action-on-publicengagement-at-university-of-maryland-usa/">RRI action on #PublicEngagement at University of Maryland, USA</a></blockquote> <script type='text/javascript'> <!--//--><![CDATA[//><!-- /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";var e=!1,o=!1;if(l.querySelector)if(d.addEventListener)e=!0;if(d.wp=d.wp||{},!d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage)if(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(t)if(t.secret||t.message||t.value)if(!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){var r,a,i,s,n,o=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]');for(r=0;r<c.length;r++)c[r].style.display="none";for(r=0;r<o.length;r++)if(a=o[r],e.source===a.contentWindow){if(a.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message){if(1e3<(i=parseInt(t.value,10)))i=1e3;else if(~~i<200)i=200;a.height=i}if("link"===t.message)if(s=l.createElement("a"),n=l.createElement("a"),s.href=a.getAttribute("src"),n.href=t.value,n.host===s.host)if(l.activeElement===a)d.top.location.href=t.value}}},e)d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",t,!1),d.addEventListener("load",t,!1);function t(){if(!o){o=!0;var e,t,r,a,i=-1!==navigator.appVersion.indexOf("MSIE 10"),s=!!navigator.userAgent.match(/Trident.*rv:11\./),n=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content");for(t=0;t<n.length;t++){if(!(r=n[t]).getAttribute("data-secret"))a=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),r.src+="#?secret="+a,r.setAttribute("data-secret",a);if(i||s)(e=r.cloneNode(!0)).removeAttribute("security"),r.parentNode.replaceChild(e,r)}}}}(window,document); //--><!]]> </script><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://starbios2.eu/2020/rri-action-on-publicengagement-at-university-of-maryland-usa/embed/" width="600" height="338" title="“RRI action on #PublicEngagement at University of Maryland, USA” — STARBIOS2" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe>https://starbios2.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GRID-scaled.jpg25601706STARBIOS2 is a global project, spanning 4 years and 4 continents. Below you will find the lessons learned from the STARBIOS2 team at University of Maryland, Baltimore, in the US. You can also find their STARBIOS2 story among the ones told at our online final event. Main challenges Every 5 years, The University of Maryland (UMB) has an extensive process of Strategic Planning, and it embraces “Inclusivity” rather than “Gender Equity”. Consequently, emphasis on “Gender Equity” was avoided, and the action plans instead focus on “Inclusivity” ensures that people – irrespective of gender, race, or culture – are given equal opportunity. Another challenge was the hesitation of the UMB administration to share statistical information for fear that this work would create adverse publicity.  The multidisciplinary nature of the STARBIOS2 project also creates tension, and the question was raised whether a senior virologist was now studying “sociology” rather than “virology”. Focus on Public Engagement Public Engagement is valued highly by the UMB, and the university has an office of Community Engagement that provides educational programs, job training and health care for the underserved neighborhoods surrounding the University.  There are also several Global Programs on the campus that promote health delivery and health education all over the world. There are also programs promoting business development and technology transfer from University inventors to businesses outside the University.  The STARBIOS2 team analyzed these efforts (Local, Global, and Commercial) to find ways they could be improved. Overcoming obstacles To put initiatives into the UMB “Strategic ... Read More