This winter, join us for two engaging Lunch and Learn designed to help participatory science project leaders expand their reach and strengthen connections with their audiences. On January 21, learn how SciStarter can help your project connect with more volunteers and boost engagement through practical tools and strategies. Then, on February 21, dive into a candid conversation about science communication—why your project might not be getting the attention it deserves and what actually works when it comes to engaging participants and the public. Whether you’re looking to grow your volunteer base or communicate your impact more effectively, these sessions offer timely insights and actionable ideas.
This new series offers members the chance to engage directly with experts and leaders around timely topics. Designed to launch conversation and collaboration, sessions open with a brief overview from the host and speaker, and shift quickly to audience-driven discussions. Each session’s free registration also invites your questions in advance, to help prime conversations around details of interest to you.
January 21: How can SciStarter help my project reach more people?
Want tips for boosting volunteer engagement? SciStarter has tools to help your project thrive!
Join Emma Giles, SciStarter Director of Programs and Operations, to explore the benefits of SciStarter for project leaders. From promoting your project and connecting with new volunteers to maximizing participation during Citizen Science Month, we will give you practical ideas and inspiration for how to make the most of SciStarter to find and engage the right volunteers for your project.
February 19: Why Isn’t Anyone Paying Attention to My Participatory Science Project?
You’re doing incredible participatory science, but it feels like no one knows about it — sometimes not even your own participants! Sound familiar?
Join science communications consultant Anna Funk, Ph.D., and fellow practitioners for an honest conversation about what actually works. We’ll discuss strategies for engaging different audiences, communicating results, and making science communication sustainable when you’re already stretched thin. Plus, get a first look at AAPS’s new science communication course, launching this spring on AAPS Connect.
