Physics in Community - Tools for Building Meaningful Local Partnerships

Learn practical strategies for building meaningful partnerships between physics organizations and local communities through this 38-minute workshop recording from APS Physics. Explore how to facilitate effective community partnerships by identifying shared goals and leveraging existing connections with community figures and spaces. Discover comprehensive partnership mapping tools including spreadsheet templates, circle map visualizations, and Canva designs that help systematically identify and organize potential community collaborators. Master techniques for thinking strategically about your local network and understanding how physics education and outreach can align with community needs and interests. Access downloadable resources in multiple formats including Google Sheets, Google Slides, PDF versions, and Canva templates to immediately implement partnership mapping strategies in your own community engagement efforts.