CEEH Outreach
The mission of the Community Outreach and Ethics Core (COEC) at the CEEH is to translate research related to gene-environment interactions to a broad range of professional and public stakeholders, with a special emphasis on the ethical, legal, and social implications of this research.
The CEEH has always had a strong commitment to research translation and outreach, and has included a COEC in its administrative structure since the CEEH was originally funded in 1995. Reaching beyond the walls of the University of Washington, CEEH researchers and staff have engaged with community groups, tribal nations, legislators and agency staff, in challenging discussions of race, poverty, and pollution. Community events such as town meetings and discussion forums laid the groundwork for the CEEH and COEC’s on-going commitment to a truly bi-directional capacity building process. COEC staff have established a presence in the region and earned a reputation as a trusted partner to community groups, educators, and Tribal Nations.
For more information about current CEEH outreach efforts, please explore the links in the navigation menu under "Community Partners" and "K-12 Education."