In this episode 1050 Bascom, we are grateful to have the opportunity to interview Gavin Luter, Managing Director of UniverCity Alliance at UW-Madison. UniverCity Alliance connects education, service and research activities across UW-Madison with cities across Wisconsin with a focus on furthering sustainability. We asked Gavin about his own research and mission to provide more participatory research opportunities for UW students interested in urban affairs, through UnivCity Alliance. Gavin shared his advice on how students can get involved in on-the ground research and policy change at the local and state level. We enjoyed our conversation with Gavin, and hope you will too.