Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows

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Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows
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Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows

The Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows (PSFF) is a competitive fellowship program that seeks to acknowledge and reward exemplary individuals who are working toward a specific public scholarship goal. We encourage all eligible faculty, researchers and continuing lecturers to apply.

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Eligibility and Criteria

All current Academic Senate, non-represented Academic Federation members, and Unit 18 Continuing Lecturers from any UC Davis location are eligible to apply.

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Participation Guidelines

Participants commit to a series of six meetings on Fridays from 12–3 p.m. between October 2024 and March 2025.

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Meet Our Past Fellows

Public engagement is all about people. Discover the range of blogs from our fellows. 

 

Wildfire smoke may carry mold spores that cause fungal infections in humans. Naomi Hauser, an infectious disease specialist and assistant clinical professor at UC Davis Health, built strong partnerships with community fire departments to measure the spread of spores during wildfires.

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In exploring the rich tapestry of global cultures, few elements weave as intricate a story as tea. Tracing the spread of tea culture offers a unique lens for art historian Katharine Burnett, professor and Chair in the Department of Art and Art History, to explore the complex interplay of tradition, globalization, and identity.

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Setting out to write a book about health equity gave Piri Ackerman-Barger, clinical professor of nursing, a chance to fold together all of her favorite writing advice.

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Criminal procedure scholar and Professor Irene Oritseweyinmi Joe hopes her public scholarship will help give defendants a place in the narratives of their own case decisions.

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