During this special session, Lee Badgett will offer strategies for family researchers to use their ideas, research, and knowledge to change the world. She will draw on the practices of successful public professors: seeing the big picture, networking widely, and communicating with diverse audiences. Two interactive exercises will get participants on their way to more effective public engagement. This information will be useful for faculty at all stages, as well as for graduate students and post-docs.

Participants will:

• Learn the core strategies of successful public professors
• Try a mapping tool to identify opportunities for fruitful networking
• Practice an elevator speech and learning some communications basics