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Urban Futures and Policy as EPIC-N Asia Program Coordinator
Thammasat University Research Unit In Urban Futures And Policy Plays An Active Role In The Asia EPIC Effort Going Forward, Including Hosting Of A Half-Time Coordinator Position For EPIC-Asia And Assisting The EPIC Network Leads In The Successful Coordination And Implementation Of An EPIC-Asia Strategy. The Regional Network Coordinator Will Liaise With EPIC And START To Coordinate Activities In Asia. The EPIC Partnership Connects Universities With Local Governments To Address Global Change/Sustainability Challenges.
About EPIC
Founded In 2010, The Educational Partnerships For Innovation In Communities (EPIC) Model Provides An Innovative Way To Harness Both University And Municipal Resources To Address Pressing Local Community Needs Related To Climate Adaptation, Resilient Development, And Economic And Social Change. EPIC Accomplishes This Through Fostering Collaboration Between Administrative Structures Of Both Universities And Local Governments That Harnesses The Power Of University Students To Work Together With Local Community Leaders And NGOs To Solve Real-World Problems Using Transdisciplinary Approaches. While The Ultimate Focus Of EPIC Is In Translating Knowledge And Skill Into Policy And Practice, The EPIC Model Simultaneously Prepares The Next Generation Workforce Through Learning-Centered Approaches That Develop Practical Skills Within Academic Training.
About START
START Was Founded In 1992 To Strengthen Capacities For Global Environmental Change Science In Africa And Asia That Addresses Critical Sustainability Challenges. Our Programs And Partnerships Provide Opportunities For Training, Research, Education And Networking That Strengthen Scientific Skills And Inspire Leadership.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Nuttavikhom (Kay) Phanthuwongpakdee
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