The St. Pete Innovation District would like to congratulate Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, associate professor of Political Science and founding director of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, is the 2021 winner of the Barbara Burch Award for Faculty Leadership in Civic Engagement.
The national award is given to an educator each year who provides extraordinary leadership in the ongoing development of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) American Democracy Project (ADP). The ADP is a network of 296 state colleges and universities that focuses on preparing the next generation to become informed, engaged citizens for democracy.
For more information: Political science professor wins national award for faculty leadership in civic engagement
The District's favorite annual event - State of Science and Innovation - is coming up quickly. Be sure to reserve your complimentary ticket. This event features a series of fast-paced presentations by local innovators.
The St Pete Science Festival is looking for volunteers and exhibitors to participate in the February 7 School Day and February 8 Public Festival. This regional celebration of the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) is a fun event for all ages.
