The Western Center produces topic-based workshops related to professional development and applied research projects. Many of our workshops help advance the work of Deep Dive Fellowships. The Western Center works collaboratively with member institutions to host local workshops in their own cities. Western Center staff support the content and logistics of the workshop while the hosting state prioritizes local content, speakers and additional activities.
Past Events
Sustainable Urban Systems
July 30-August 1, 2019 – Talaris Conference Center in Seattle, WA. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this by-invitation only workshop brought together a select group of 40 experts across an array of disciplines, sectors, and…
Urban Professional Development Summit
Urban Professional Development Summit The Urban Professional Development, the launch activity for applied research fellowship and Deep Dive, led by Dr. Julie Fox, tOSU ), built upon the National Urban Extension framework and implementation plan…
Urban Green Infrastructure Summit
Urban Green Infrastructure Summit Creating new collaborative networks, identifying research and education priorities, and sharing existing resources. Metropolitan areas face many challenges, including those of urban flooding, storm-water management, air and water quality, urban heat…
The 2019 National Urban Extension Conference
Innovation in the City: A Land Grant University Experience May 20-23, 2019 Motif Hotel – Seattle, WA Washington State University Extension’s Metro Center was proud to coordinate and host the 2019 National Urban Extension Conference…
Archived Professional Development Workshops
Extension as Urban Policy Advisers
Seattle, WA – Feb 2015
- Learn about working at the policy, systems, and environment change interface.
- Understand how policy is made at the local, regional, and state levels.