Title of Paper
Bridging the gap: Building brave spaces for Academic/Industry Collaborations
Abstract (150 Words)
No matter the field, there is an age-old adage that research and publications produced in academic spaces often “miss the mark” for industry advancements. As scholars who strive to publish “real world” research, we have worked to close this gap (Wassler & Fan, 2021). More specifically we have spent the past several years building relationships with key industry players within the BIPOC travel movement. This sector of the industry is particularly sensitive due to the historical nature of race relations in the United States (Benjamin & Dillette, 2021). Therefore, the process has included significant relationship and trust building steps. The purpose of this presentation is to share our journey and lessons of building partnerships with industry professionals specifically within the BIPOC travel movement. Taking a methodological approach, we will share our process, outcomes and goals for the future as we continuously strive to bridge the gap with this important work.
Bridging the gap: Building brave spaces for Academic/Industry Collaborations
No matter the field, there is an age-old adage that research and publications produced in academic spaces often “miss the mark” for industry advancements. As scholars who strive to publish “real world” research, we have worked to close this gap (Wassler & Fan, 2021). More specifically we have spent the past several years building relationships with key industry players within the BIPOC travel movement. This sector of the industry is particularly sensitive due to the historical nature of race relations in the United States (Benjamin & Dillette, 2021). Therefore, the process has included significant relationship and trust building steps. The purpose of this presentation is to share our journey and lessons of building partnerships with industry professionals specifically within the BIPOC travel movement. Taking a methodological approach, we will share our process, outcomes and goals for the future as we continuously strive to bridge the gap with this important work.