Shannon deGraaf

Science Policy Analyst - Knowledge translation and brokering to targeted audiences

Canada Centre for Inland Waters (Burlington, ON)

CURRENT S&T / RESEARCH - Contributing to S&T Liaison Division mandate to communicate EC science activities to targeted audiences

• Strengthening links between S&T researchers and science users/practitioners
• Identifying users needs for science knowledge

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Contributing to S&T Liaison Division products

Dissemination of scientific information and products to targeted audiences

Liaising with scientists to enhance connections with policy and decision makers

KEY PUBLICATIONS

Lead or major contributing author for these selected publications:

Finding a Balance Between Agriculture and the Environment: The National Agri-Environmental Standards Initiative

How is Science being used by Ontario's Conservation Authorities?

A Comparison of European and North American Approaches to the Management and Communication of Environmental Research

Effectively Bridging the Gap: The Case for Science-Policy Workshops