PSC210: The 2020 Census -- Lunch with the League, 10/7/2019
On Oct. 7, Dr. Shamira Gelbman and students from her PSC 210 class, 'The 2020 Census,' partnered with the Montgomery County League of Women Voters to host a community discussion and Q&A session about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census.
Zack Titus '21 talks with a community member before the program begins.
The students in Dr. Gelbman’s course are in the middle of a unique experience.
Community member John Smillie shares a thought.
Emeritus Professor of Biology Aus Brooks '61 (center) listens to the discussion.
The students responded with confident and thoughtful answers, acting as experts in the discussion.
Titus listens intently.
Montgomery County League of Women Voters President Helen Hudson addresses the attendees.
Shamira Gelbman explains the agenda.
The lunchtime discussion drew a sizable crowd.
The class has engaged with civic leaders to discuss how the census affects those slices of the community.
Gelbman mentioned that the class will produce promotional “Get Out The Count” materials that include a 2020 Census exhibit at the Carnegie Museum and a permanent collection of digital fliers, brochures, and videos that the community can download and use in 2020.
A total of 16 students took part in the discussion.
The entire session took nearly an hour.
Jonathan Morales '22 (with red tie) answers a question.
Hudson (center) and Jakob Goodwin '23 (right) talk with a community resident.