PAPREN is a place to learn, connect and collaborate on physical activity policy research and evaluation. It is a space for researchers and practitioners and for professionals in multiple disciplines to find common ground. Members participate as actively as they choose.
Benefits of joining
Option to join Hubs
PAPREN Hubs:
Focus on priority topic areas related to the built environment and physical activity
Conduct projects that address identified research to practice gaps
Provide opportunities to participate in scientific manuscripts and presentations and practice-based products and tools
Provide an opportunity to network and exchange information with experts from multiple sectors
Participate in State of the Science webinar series
4th Wednesday of every other month
12-1 ET / 11-12 CT / 10-11 MT / 9-10 PT
Feature high-profile, innovative speakers
Cover cutting edge research and national priority initiatives
Identify research to practice gaps
All State of the Science events will utilize Zoom webinar and will require registration.
Participate in Implementation in Action webinar series
4th Wednesday of every other month
12-1 ET / 11-12 CT / 10-11 MT / 9-10 PT
Practice-based presentations that highlight how evidence can be put into practice to transform communities
Series will include presentations focused on urban and rural contexts
Presentations are organized by the Rural Hub and Urban Hub leadership
All Implementation in Action events will utilize Zoom webinar and will require registration.
Member types
General member
Everyone on the PAPREN email list is considered a general member. General members are invited to participate in all PAPREN webinars and meetings and utilize PAPREN resources. These include the PAPREN State of the Science speaker series, the Implementation in Action speaker series, the PAPREN blog, resources available from the PAPREN website, attendance at the annual PAPREN gathering, and participation in PAPREN Hubs.
Click here to sign up to be a PAPREN member.
Hub member
Any PAPREN member who has signed up for a Hub is considered a Hub member. Active engagement in a Hub can include:
Actively participate in routine conference calls
Read minutes/action items and submit changes to leaders after calls
Present on own work to Hub
Help identify potential Hub speakers
Participate in the conduct/development of Hub projects/products
Complete agreed upon tasks/action steps in accordance with agreed upon timelines relative to the Hub project
Adhere to standards of authorship (see Section VIII.B, Authorship on Group Manuscripts)
Assist in identifying potential dissemination plans
We encourage PAPREN members to identify themselves as members for the purposes of professional development. Members of PAPREN who wish to be recognized as a significant contributor to PAPREN are recommended to use the definitions above in their description. Members can contact the Coordinating Center with any other questions or for further guidance.
