Office of Public Scholarship
The Office of Public Scholarship helps WashU faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers share their research and creative work with audiences beyond academia. Through consultations, workshops, funding opportunities, publishing support and media collaborations, the office helps scholars translate complex ideas for broader audiences, build public visibility and extend the reach and impact of their work. It also organizes free public events for the St. Louis community to enjoy on and off of campus.
Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement
The Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement connects WashU scholars and St. Louis community partners to advance community-engaged research, education and practice.
It centers community-identified needs and supports reciprocal, long-term partnerships through research development, community-engaged teaching and learning, partner capacity building, networking, funding resources and recognition of collaborative work. Its goal is to strengthen existing efforts, connect people across disciplines and help ensure university-community partnerships produce meaningful benefits for the region.
Midwest Climate Collaborative
The Midwest Climate Collaborative (MCC) is a cross-sector network with a vision of a carbon neutral, climate resilient, interconnected Midwest region. It amplifies climate successes, connects organizations across sectors and communities, and builds capacity for collective action on climate. The MCC does this by sharing knowledge, supporting climate research, and pursuing federal and private funds.
Pivot 314 Fellowship
The Graduate Center, in the Office of the Provost, administers the year-long Pivot 314 Program for mid-career PhD students to enhance their academic journeys through interdisciplinary connections and innovation. Participants apply their academic and research skills in experiential learning opportunities outside and/or alongside of the academy while making valuable connections in the St. Louis community. Through partnerships with the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Center for Humanities, and the Center for Environment, students will build/expand their network and find an applied academic experience for the summer that will further their research skill development while also making an impact on the St. Louis community.