Community Engagement & Education | Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

Community Engagement & Education Hub: Including all communities in advancing brain research, connecting care services, creating policy, and encouraging diversity in science.

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Our Expertise

The Community Engagement & Education (CEEd) Hub has a two-pronged mission: (1) We aim to include our local communities in every aspect of MIDB services, research, and policy, and (2) promote, expand, and improve science-based work through the education, support, and mentoring of the next generation of URM scientists.

We foster engagement, education, and support programs for youth, families and adults, and community.
We leverage Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to increase the relevance of MIDB research to the needs and interests of underserved communities by increasing their direct participation in the design and direction of research.
We connect intercampus outreach programs to magnify and extend interaction with community organizations.
We promote, expand, and improve science-based work through the education, support, and mentoring of the next generation of URM scientists.

How We Engage

Mission Statement

The ACHIEVE Model, In pursuit of our mission, we will:

Advance our knowledge of the health needs of our community
Collaborate with our community to leverage collective strengths to co-create innovative and inclusive approaches to clinical care, research, education, and training.
Honor the intersectionality of lived experiences and perspectives in our community members and ensure our work is responsive, sensitive, and constantly evolving
Improve the accessibility to services, research, and funding for our community, specifically for URM, refugee, and BIPOC individuals
Empower URM youth through STEAM initiatives, seminars, workshops, and research.
Visualize a better future for the next generation, and believe that it is possible
Educate our communities and ourselves, understanding that all forms of healthy development require constant responsiveness and willingness to change and improve

Vision Statement

Like our Mission, our Vision is ambitious. We strive to create a future that embodies a culture where science and the community work in harmony to make significant improvements in developmental services for all.

We envision an era where we can:

Destigmatize developmental and mental health conditions, particularly in URM communities
Empower our youth
Provide access and education on cutting-edge research
Develop initiatives for URM students to gain residency, fellowships, and career growth
Embrace the cultural differences in our communities
Engage in transparency efforts at every level
Celebrate successful collaborations, elevate unheard voices, and reduce silos