The CECD is excited to host a new conversation series called “Stories from the Field: Applied Research in Practice." Speakers will share their experiences from the field to springboard conversations with attendees about the practice of community-engaged applied research. Join us for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of doing work with communities, businesses, and the public sector.
John Byrnes, Extension Educator in Philadelphia and CECD Extension Fellow, will draw on his community-engaged applied research experience working with Philadelphia communities in this talk: "Urban Extension: Community Engagement in Philadelphia"
John Byrnes is an Extension Educator with Penn State Extension Philadelphia, which facilitates community-focused learning, student involvement, and solution-oriented research to help enrich the lives of urban citizens, improve the quality of communities, and enhance the success of local entrepreneurs. Drawing on his experiences working in Philadelphia, John will share perspectives on principles for successful engagement in urban places.