Citizen Participation in Rising Waters
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical role of community participation in addressing flooding issues through this TEDx talk by Dr. Marccus D. Hendricks. Discover how marginalized communities have long faced the reality of excessive water and flooding, and learn why relying solely on professionals for research may not be enough. Gain insights into the power of community members to effect positive change in environmental challenges. Delve into Dr. Hendricks' background as a first-generation Black American scholar and his work as an Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Maryland. Understand his approach to community-engaged scholarship, emphasizing participation and action through methods like photography, visual inspection, and environmental sampling to better comprehend environmental exposure and impact.
Syllabus
Citizen Participation in Rising Waters | Marccus Hendricks | TEDxIndianaUniversity
Taught by
TEDx
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