Knowledge Mobilization 101

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Knowledge Mobilization 101
David Phipps York University John
Biles CIC/Metropolis Criag McNaughton SSHRC Pete
r Levesque Knowledge Mobilization Works!
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Knowledge Mobilization turns research into action

• David Phipps, PhD, MBA
• Director, Research Services Knowledge Exchange
• York University

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Technology transfer
Tech transfer
Industry
UILO
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Partnerships for Policy and Practice
York U
York U
KMU/HSPC/UWYR
KMU/PIL
York Region
Ontario
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Partnerships for KM throughout the Research Cycle
Plan
Consultation Partnerships Research forum
Wikis, blogs Web site Town hall Theatre Posters Po
licy brief PSA Practice guideline Popular
press Social Marketing
public policy professional practice
Execute
Disseminate
Populations Clinical practice Intervention
studies Internships Researcher exchange
Evaluate
Surveys, case studies, expert panelists
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Technology Transfer vs. Knowledge Mobilization
Knowledge Mobilization Technology Transfer
Process Iterative Linear
Primary Input Social Sciences Humanities Research (incl environmental research) Science, Technology and Engineering Research
Output Research and evidence Product for sale
Outcome Informed decision making Revenues for company, royalties/equity for research institution
Formal Tools Patents, license agreements, shareholders agreements
Professional Associations and Training AUTM, LES, ACCT Canada
Institutional Support York, UVic, Memorial Ubiquitous
Methodology Knowledge exchange and co-production Producer Push
Primary Audience Public, community, NGO sectors Private Sector
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A National Vision for Knowledge Mobilization
KNOWLEDGE BROKERS
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David Phipps dphipps_at_yorku.ca http//www.research
impact.ca
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Discussion Questions