Maia KB ChowdhuryNov 19, 2022

Please boost this question to reach academic and industry connections here working in climate resilience (and TIA)!

I’m interested in pursuing doctoral level research related to my work in architecture and climate. I have two clear paths open right now: DBA (Doctor of Business Admin) and PhD. Either could be part time and online while I am working full time as an architect (see #DayJob) and my goal would be to stay on the industry side, not to go into teaching full time, although I am interested in some teaching and research. Do you know anyone who is doing climate resilience research and work in architecture and planning who ties the for-profit business / non-profit / IGO/ NGO admin aspects in? I would love to connect and I have a million questions! Thank you.

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Show threadRyan McNeilly SmithNov 19, 2022
@maiakbc sounds like we might be on similar paths! I am currently doing my PhD (urban design and planning policy for extreme heat) while also working in industry as a consultant. My research project has a really strong focus on industry translation, so I find myself doing a lot of industry advocacy and engagement—as opposed to teaching and other research.
Show threadMaia KB Chowdhury
@RyanMcNeilly_ what does “industry advocacy” look like to you?
Nov 19, 2022 at 3:20pmWeb
Show threadRyan McNeilly SmithNov 19, 2022

@maiakbc it's predominantly volunteering my time, knowledge and capacity with bodies like our planning professionals peak body and other industry advisory groups that relate to my research. And also being the provocative, 'tell it like it is' voice with industry—something that is made easier having one foot in academia.

For example, on the industry side, something I have worked on this year with our peak body is an urban heat practice note for industry practitioners. Another project I've been supporting: https://climatejustice.social/@RyanMcNeilly_/109313832892862355

Industry advocacy and engagement is important to me because my research needs to be applicable and usable in industry if it's to create lasting change. That won't come overnight once I finish my PhD — it needs to be chipped away at by building relationships and capacity.

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Attached: 1 image For the #Queenslanders here. A new community of practice will be launching next month to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing about #HeatHealth risk, challenges and opportunities. #Heatwaves are Australia's deadliest natural hazard, killing more people than all other natural hazards combined. And they require multi-sector solutions to reduce exposure, vulnerability and risk. Those risks are all but going to increase in our climate changed world. This new Queensland Heat Health Community of Practice #QHHCoP is open to professionals working on the challenges of heat across any sector, be it built environment, emergency and disaster management, clinical and public health, community services, policy and governance, ... (it's a long list). #UrbanHeat #ExtremeHeat If you're interested in attending the launch event, register here: https://bit.ly/3UwcCyC If you're interested in being involved in the QHHCoP, register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6TCKBQ5?fbclid=IwAR155yQKC8FzIBuW-akfyk_mlqVETHjukyQMzMySBtQEx9YfrXn1beIYGU4

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Show threadMaia KB ChowdhuryNov 19, 2022
@RyanMcNeilly_ this is great, thank you. I’m checking out the project too. Will post again with more questions later. Much appreciated!