OUTSTEPS Research GOALS
1. Create and sustain a regional network of networks among researchers, students, and stakeholders on the theme of tackling Sustainability and Resilience Challenges (S&RCs).
2. Conduct novel and transformative research conducted with stakeholders on regional-scale S&RCs undertaken using a convergent, regional, and inter-institutional approach.
3. Advance knowledge and practices for regional performance measures and network science
The OUTSTEPS Vision is ...
The OUTSTEPS Mission is ...
... to transform a science-based, network for collaboration and communication among regional stakeholders and universities to co-produce the knowledge necessaryto support sustainability and resilience at a regional scale.
StakeholderS ARE KEY
to Ensure that benefits are useful to the array of stakeholders (engage, coordinate & collaborate effectively; long-term relationship building):
LOCAL BENEFIT, sharing regionally: (Benefit to stakeholders locally, driven by local challenge) To use the insights gained through collaborative research to understand and how governmental structures effectively support/hinder S&R andidentify specific needs to better support governmental decision-making.
REGIONAL BENEFIT: (Benefits to stakeholders regionally, driven by regional challenge) Relevantsustainability metrics and outcomes for our community and regional stakeholders
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OUTSTEPS
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are the hosts of the OUTSTEPS Research Hub and Community Platform.
Core PI Team - Chris Renschler, Susan Clark, Michael Shelly, Jiyoung Park, and Varun Chandola - are funded by the grant BCS-1929917 awarded by
Prof. Chris S. Renschler
Dept. of Geography - University at Buffalo
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