MSU professor selected as AAAS Leshner Fellow-BS

Laura Schmitt Olabisi, MSU associate professor of community sustainability, is one of 15 food and water researchers selected as the 2018-19 AAAS Alan I. Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellows.

The scientists were chosen for having demonstrated leadership and excellence in their research careers and an interest in promoting meaningful dialogue between science and society.

The AAAS Leshner Fellows will meet in June 2018 at AAAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. for a week of intensive public engagement and science communication training, networking and public engagement plan development.

public engagement plan development.
Throughout the year following the training, AAAS Leshner Fellows will develop and implement public engagement activities, train other scientists in their communities and work to increase capacity for public engagement at their institutions. AAAS staff will provide ongoing support and continuing professional development throughout their fellowship year.