Projects per year
Organization profile
The Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) links the University of Minnesota in public partnership with urban communities to advance learning, improve quality of life and discover breakthrough solutions to critical urban issues. A collaborative research and outreach hub located in the heart of North Minneapolis, UROC pursues its mission by identifying and supporting connections between University resources and community needs in the areas of economic and community development, education and life-long learning, and community health.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Nina Shepherd
- Robert J. Jones Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center - Communications Professional
Person: Other Professionals
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Makeda Zulu
- Robert J. Jones Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center - Administrative Director
Person: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Staff
Projects
- 21 Finished
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Northside Job Creation Team - 2021
University of Minnesota Foundation
6/1/21 → 3/31/22
Project: Research project
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Northside Job Creation Team - 2021
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
10/1/20 → 3/31/21
Project: Research project
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Research output
- 5 Article
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A call to the engineering community to address human trafficking
Caulkins, J. P., Kammer-Kerwick, M., Konrad, R., Maass, K. L., Martin, L. & Sharkey, T., Sep 1 2019, In: Bridge. 49, 3, p. 67-73 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a medical school curriculum on racism: multidisciplinary, multiracial conversations informed by public health critical race praxis (PHCRP)
Hardeman, R. R., Burgess, D. J., Murphy, K., Satin, D. J., Nielsen, J., Potter, T. M., Karbeah, JM., Zulu-Gillespie, M., Apolinario-Wilcoxon, A., Reif, C. J. & Cunningham, B. A., Aug 2018, In: Ethnicity and Disease. 28, p. 271-278 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access19 Scopus citations -
The scholars program learning circle: An example of capacity building in the academy for engaged team science
Martin, L. E., Fan, Y., Duke, N., Hearst, M. O. & Jordan, C. M., 2016, In: Journal of Community Engagement in Higher Education. 8, 3, p. 16-24Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Press / Media
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UROC: One decade as a community institution
10/1/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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U of M Gives Update on a New UROC Research Effort
9/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Research group recommends community action to create spaces for marginalized youth
4/30/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research