Center for Public Engagement with Science

In the Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES), we recognize that research results can be a powerful springboard for transforming thought and informing individual and collective action. For this reason, current, peer-reviewed environmental science/health research is the foundation of CPES activity. We understand that scientific research often requires translation to be accessible and useful to lay audiences, so we rely on community partners to help us identify and respond to pressing environmental issues in North Carolina (NC).

We work in nearby neighborhoods and communities across the state, from the mountains of Jackson County to the coastal waters of Pasquotank County and many places in between. We also collaborate with peers across the country on environmental health issues with a national scope. In all the locations where we are active, our impact is attributable to the focused effort of a talented team that includes university educators and scientists and dedicated community partners.

In CPES, we like to say that we are rooted in research and relevant to NC communities; and we value collaboration and inclusion. If these ideas resonate with you, we hope you will reach out!

Kathleen Gray
Director, Center for Public Engagement with Science