What is the KMb Summer Institute? Three days of learning and skill development in the field of knowledge mobilization. Hands-on workshops and networking with professionals will provide a unique opportunity for early career or new-to KMb individuals to develop a solid foundation of understanding of the key principles of KMb, collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation.
Who should attend? Early career or career transition professionals working in the area of Knowledge Mobilization or Knowledge Translation and Transfer; this includes researchers, knowledge brokers, research facilitators, and graduate students. Participants will come from a broad cross-section of organizations such as universities, not-for-profit organizations, research institutions, government agencies, National Centres of Excellence, and industry.
Where will the KMb Summer Institute take place? In 2016, we are pleased to offer this institute at the Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario (approximately 1 hour flight from Toronto or 2 hour drive from Montreal). Accommodations will be available on campus or at nearby hotels and most meals will be provided.
Cost: $400 + HST = $452.00
Includes three days of:
Agenda:
Peter Norman Levesque, KSJ, President, Institute for Knowledge Mobilization
Facilitated Invited Panel of practitioners, policy-makers and researchers
Kate Wetherow, Knowledge Management Specialist, Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA)
Liz Wigfull, Knowledge Exchange Specialist, KEC, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Harry Stefanakis, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Facilitated Invited Panel