ABSTRACT

The success of responsible research and innovation (RRI) work is as much about the process of partnership as it is about the products and outcomes. In this paper, we present lessons learned from the first three years of a participatory modeling (PM) research project based on RRI principles and focused on the transformation of the food system in Flint, Michigan through identification of leverage points. Participatory modeling is a type of community engaged research that seeks to build representations of a system collaboratively between researchers, decision-makers, and community members. We discuss the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from the Flint Leverage Points Project (FLPP) using the four ‘Ps’ framework–purpose, processes, partnerships and products. We argue a carefully designed participatory modeling process can serve to build lasting partnerships across community-university boundaries.

摘要

负责任的研究和创新 (RRI) 工作的成功不仅取决于合作过程，还取决于产品和成果。在本文中，我们介绍了基于 RRI 原则的参与式建模 (PM) 研究项目前三年的经验教训，重点关注通过识别杠杆点实现密歇根州弗林特粮食系统的转型。参与式建模是一种社区参与的研究，旨在在研究人员、决策者和社区成员之间协作构建系统的表示。我们使用四个“P”框架（目的、流程、合作伙伴关系和产品）讨论弗林特杠杆点项目 (FLPP) 中的挑战、机遇和经验教训。