As a PhD student, the Office of Public Scholarship has been a valuable resource in helping me bring my research to broader audiences. Their guidance and support, especially around op-ed writing and public engagement, gave me the confidence and tools to translate my academic work into real-world impact.”
Anthony J. Nixon, Jr., Perinatal Epidemiologist & PhD Student in Public Health Sciences
As a first-time book author, the Office of Public Scholarship has been invaluable in guiding me through each step of publicizing my work, from pitching op-eds to generating marketing materials to planning for talks and events.”
Jen Heemstra, PhD; Chair & Professor of Chemistry
I am deeply grateful to the Office of Public Scholarship for the opportunity to extend my research at WashU to a broader public audience. I’m confident that this dissemination will significantly enhance the visibility and impact of my work.”
Pablo Moyano Fernández, Associate Professor of Architecture at Sam Fox School
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As scholars, we often focus on generating new knowledge without always knowing how to bring that insight into the public sphere. … Seeing our work reach readers beyond the narrow confines of academic journals has renewed my sense of the impact that scholarship can have on the world.”
Peter Boumgarden, PhD; Koch Professor of Practice for Family Enterprise at Olin Business School
The Office of Public Scholarship has provided me with invaluable guidance, advice, and support in fostering an accessible academia that has long needed attention. Their transdisciplinary program has provided me with incredible opportunities to grow as a researcher.”
Lauren Malone, PhD Student in Archaeology & 2024-2026 A&S CREATES Cohort Member
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