Translating Research for the Public: Lab and Online Engagement

Authors

• Hannah Jiron, St. Mary's University

Files

Contributor

Hill, Heather (Faculty Mentor)

Digital Publisher

Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Keywords

Psychology, Research, Data, Community Engagement, Public outreach

Description

In the world of psychological research, we spend countless hours in the lab gathering data that has the potential to change lives. But if that data stays locked away in spreadsheets or professional journals, it remains "invisible" to the very people who need it most. As our research moves into the digital age, we have a unique opportunity to "uncloister" science taking it out of the lab and bringing it into the community. This poster explores why simply having good data isn't enough. For research to truly matter, it requires active management and a heart for public outreach. We argue that the bridge between complex lab findings and community engagement is built through "trans-scientific" communication spaces like research blogs or interactive databases where experts and the public can finally talk to one another. By prioritizing how we organize and share our work, we ensure that our data isn't just a collection of numbers, but a living tool that empowers our community, honors their values, and drives real-world change.

Format

PDF

Size

1 poster

City

San Antonio, Texas

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.