Liberal Arts Action Lab
Friday, September 26th at 11:00 AM ET
(10:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM MT / 8:00 AM PT)
About this Session
Join representatives form Trinity College and Connecticut State Community College to learn about the Liberal Arts Action Lab (LAAL). The LAAL engages Hartford community partners in semester-long research projects, fostering collaboration with student and faculty teams from Trinity College and CT State Community College. Community partners propose the research questions, ensuring that the projects address real needs and priorities within the community. Students apply to join project teams, enrolling in two courses that equip them with research skills and digital tools while working closely with these partner organizations.
A key component of LAAL is the Hartford Resident Advisory Board (HRAB), which includes local residents who play a crucial role in prioritizing research proposals and ensuring that community voices guide project selection. Our objectives are to enhance the city's role in the region, promote social innovation, and encourage civic engagement and sustainability. By empowering community partners to propose their own research questions, LAAL strengthens its connection to Hartford and enables residents to influence initiatives that directly impact their lives.
This collaborative approach enriches the student experience and fosters a sense of ownership within the community, ultimately aiming to create lasting positive effects for both Hartford and the students involved.
Who should attend?
This event is free and open to members and non-members.
What does this mean? This virtual event is more informational with minimal interactivity. Feel free to have this webinar on in the background while you eat lunch or check email!
- Only facilitators and guest speakers will be seen on camera
- You can submit questions by typing them into the Zoom Q&A feature
- This event will focus on information sharing, presentations, or panel discussions
Meet the Speakers
Derin O. Atalay
Director, Liberal Arts Action Lab; Lecturer, Public Policy and Law
Trinity College
Senior Director of Academic Programs and Instructor, CHER
Trinity College
Action Lab Faculty Director and Professor of English
Connecticut State Community College