The project aims to create a bilingual resource library for our local Latinx community by translating research on urban heat islands into Spanish in a way that the local community can easily understand. By actively involving the community and creating resources in both Spanish and English, this project will expand the local conversation around environmental justice through impactful public humanities work. Our goal is to democratize climate scholarship, making existing research accessible to the public, while also inviting the communities it describes to shape their own narratives around climate change, exploring unique perspectives that could redefine scholarly understanding. This project aspires to not only disseminate knowledge but also empower communities, fostering resilience in the face of climate risks.
Keywords/Areas of Study: Climate Change, Community Engagement and Resilience, Bilingual Library, Spanish and English Resources, Latinx Community
Hourly Time Commitment (Per Week): 5-10 hours per week
Length of Commitment: 2 semesters
Modality: Hybrid
Type of Opportunity:
- Paid (e.g., Federal Work Study, funded research assistant)
- Volunteer (e.g., research assistant)
Start Date: Ongoing
Minimum Requirements: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English to facilitate clear and effective interactions with the target community.
Demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to the cultural contexts and needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Camden.
Work effectively as part of a team, contributing ideas and supporting fellow team members to achieve project goals.
Manage time efficiently and maintain organized records of all project-related activities and communications.
Additional Project Information:
Contact Faculty Lead:
Carla Giaudrone
World Languages and Cultures
Contact: cgiaudro@camden.rutgers.edu
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