{"id":3105,"date":"2023-03-23T14:29:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T21:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/?page_id=3105"},"modified":"2024-03-31T17:27:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T00:27:39","slug":"px","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/giving\/px\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Connecting researchers with problem solvers to build a better future\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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A first-of-its-kind program, Public Exchange brings the expertise of our university researchers to partners in private and public sectors to address complex challenges. With access to a spectrum of academic expertise, the program has tackled social impact challenges surrounding food insecurity, health and quality of life for local communities, public understanding of the threats posed by climate change, the mental health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce post-pandemic, and supporting consumer water conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

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Public Exchange connects partners with the right team of USC researchers, defines a scope and timeline, and provides project management from start to finish. This model provides Public Exchange partners with the data, analysis and evidence-based recommendations they need to solve big challenges.\u00a0See below some of the challenges that the Public Exchange team has addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n An Urban Forestry Plan for a Healthier, More Resilient Eastside L.A.<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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The USC Urban Trees Initiative partners USC experts with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to guide the growth of an urban forest of shade trees that benefit the health and quality of life for local communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Tracking Food and Nutrition Security in Los Angeles County<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Working in partnership with Los Angeles County, USC Dornsife Public Exchange is collaborating with faculty from Keck School of Medicine of USC, USC Dornsife Spatial Sciences Institute, USC Price School of Public Policy, and City University New York to build a whole-of-system data portal that monitors food and nutrition access and insecurity throughout L.A. County.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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\n Reducing Clinician Burnout Through Evidence-Based Approaches<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Public Exchange and researchers from USC Dornsife\u2019s Center for Economic and Social Research have teamed with Keck Medicine\u2019s Care for Caregivers program to address burnout and mental health among healthcare workers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \n \n

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