The Alaska State Legislature issued a citation April 30 to applaud the outstanding contributions of Jen Schmidt to community-engaged research, and her dedication to advancing science in partnership with the people and communities of Alaska. Schmidt joined the Geographic Information System of Alaska at the Geophysical Institute in May.
The citation lauded her efforts as an associate professor of natural resource management and policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage's Institute of Social and Economic Research to bring research into direct partnership with communities.
“This co-creation of knowledge has strengthened the quality of Jen's research while building community capacity to understand wildfire risk, evacuation challenges and planning strategies, helping residents make informed decisions and contribute to solutions that improve public safety,” the citation reads. “The members of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature recognize and commend Dr. Jennifer "Jen" Schmidt for her significant and continuing contributions to the state of Alaska, and wish her many more years of impactful research, community partnership, and service."
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