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Other ways to get involved
Emerson College students
Social impact studios are interdisciplinary classes at Emerson that work alongside community partners on issue-based projects, like gun violence
Learn about the Engagement Lab co-curricular
The ELab co-curricular is a one credit opportunity to work closely with ELab faculty on collaborative projects or research
ELab hires students every year across disciplines to contribute to the work of ELab in communications, visual design, videography, coding, event planning, and more.
Emerson College faculty
Participate in the summer workshop in collaborative pedagogy
Each May, the Engagement Lab hosts a 3-day workshop on collaborative pedagogy, open for all Emerson faculty interested in teaching social impact studios
Become an Engagement Lab fellow
The Engagement Lab Fellowship is open to faculty members who are teaching or developing a course within one of the Engagement Lab initiatives, or conducting collaborative research relevant to the initiatives. The fellowship provides an opportunity for faculty to connect with a small cohort to advance their knowledge and practice of social impact teaching and research. Fellowship opportunities are available to all faculty: full time and affiliate.
Teach a studio
The Engagement Lab supports faculty to design and teach studios within our social impact initiatives, including coordinating with partners
Become an Initiative Captain
Initiative captains are one year appointments that place faculty in a leadership role within the initiative to work with the collaborative leadership team to shape priorities, onboard partners, and make connections to Emerson faculty and students.
Boston-area community organizations and individuals
Be a guest speaker
How has your life been impacted by gun violence? How are you working toward peace, healing, and justice? Come share your story with an Emerson class.
Collaborate with a studio
We are looking for groups, organizations, or individuals with direct experience with the issue of gun violence to work alongside students and faculty over the course of a full semester. Studio collaborators help shape studio projects and are active participants in the co-creation process. Collaborators receive a certificate and honorarium for their participation.
Tell us what you’re up to
We are always seeking to learn more about the work happening on the ground.