18 Dec 2014
By AAPS Staff
Working towards inclusion and diversity in the Citizen Science Association

Working towards inclusion and diversity in the Citizen Science Association

Integrity, Diversity, & Equity
Diversity and inclusion are prominent topics across fields and are highly relevant to the Citizen Science Association. All the questions about diversity that you’ve been asking? I have them too, so I’m helping to kick off a series of blogs on this theme. I’m the Executive Director of Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science (Public Lab), a nonprofit organization that supports a global community of people interested in collaborating to create low cost, Do-it-Yourself (DIY) style tools for environmental health monitoring. The community is from diverse backgrounds and fields -- we’re social and natural scientists, technologists, designers, educators and…
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16 Dec 2014
By AAPS Staff
Welcome, CSA's first Board of Directors!

Welcome, CSA's first Board of Directors!

AAPS News
Membership has voted to approve the first Board of Directors for the Citizen Science Association. We are pleased to introduce the slate of twelve: Tom Baker Rick Bonney Darlene Cavalier Nolan Doesken Mary Ford Muki Haklay Eric Jolly Rebecca Jordan Greg Newman Raj Pandya Kris Stepenuck Martin Storksdieck Short biographies and personal statements from each member are available here. Voting indicated a 95% rate of approval for the slate, with a 37% rate of participation in the election. Comments on the process were much appreciated, and are being synthesized to share with the new Board. Board members will be in…
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21 Nov 2014
By AAPS Staff

Inaugural Board: slate and terms of service

AAPS News
From the Nominating Committee: On November 4th, all Citizen Science Association members should have received an email ballot to vote on the slate for the CSA's inaugural Board.  We hope everyone takes this responsibility seriously and exercise the right to have your voice heard. We would again like to thank everyone for the thoughtful nominations for the inaugural Board. This community is truly fortunate to have so many highly qualified people willing to serve. From the nominations received, we have put together a slate of twelve potential Board members that we feel can provide the guidance needed to foster our…
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29 Oct 2014
By AAPS Staff

Vote for the CSA's first Board of Directors

AAPS News
The Nominating Committee for the Citizen Science Association Board of Directors would like to thank everyone for the thoughtful nominations for the inaugural Board.  This community is truly fortunate to have so many highly qualified people willing to serve.  From the nominations received, the Committee has put together a slate of 12 potential Board members that we feel represents the diversity of undertakings in the Association and can provide the guidance needed to foster our growth. All members of the Citizen Science Association as of 1 November 2014 will receive a ballot that includes a short bio and personal statement…
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16 Oct 2014
By AAPS Staff
What does it take to launch the CitSci2015 Conference?

What does it take to launch the CitSci2015 Conference?

#CitSci2015, Conference
Gathering so many passionate advocates for citizen science in one place at one time is a major undertaking. But we are moving down the path to CitSci2015 in San Jose because we are all excited to share ideas, insights, best practices, and enthusiasm so that the field can grow! Who is we? It’s more than 60 volunteers participating on various Citizen Science Association committees and conference working groups. This group includes university researchers, citizen science professionals at nonprofit organizations, teachers, and volunteers who contribute their time to citizen science. It’s all of you who have marked February 11 and 12,…
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08 Oct 2014
By AAPS Staff
Register early for a better Citizen Science 2015

Register early for a better Citizen Science 2015

#CitSci2015, Conference
I’m sure you’re already excited about Citizen Science 2015 (CitSci2015) and the opportunities the gathering will offer both you and the wider citizen science community. By registering early, you can maximize these opportunities. Firstly, early registration will ensure your meeting cost remains low. If your attendance is determined by budget, act now. The more people who are at CitSci2015, the more knowledge will be shared. Everybody wants you there! CitSci2015 is a pre-conference of the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and by signing up for our conference you will automatically qualify for the…
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25 Sep 2014
By AAPS Staff
Citizen Science 2015 blog – the home of meeting updates

Citizen Science 2015 blog – the home of meeting updates

#CitSci2015, Conference
by Edd Hind Welcome to your blog! As citizen science practitioners, participants and enthusiasts, you’ll be able to read posts here that let you know about all the most important and interesting developments leading up to the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association (CSA) in February, 2015. The Citizen Science 2015 blog will be used to keep you up to date with everything you need to know if you are attending this first gathering of our association, Citizen Science 2015. From logistical updates for participants and speakers, to local knowledge about host city San Jose, plenary speaker profiles, and…
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03 Jul 2014
By AAPS Staff
Updated: Save the Date, Citizen Science Conference 2015

Updated: Save the Date, Citizen Science Conference 2015

#CitSci2015, Conference
Save the Date! February 11 & 12 for Citizen Science 2015 Conference and Gathering What: Citizen Science is a partnership between everyday people and professional scientists to investigate pressing questions about the environment, human health, societal issues, and more—studies that range from the microscopic to the galactic, and are taking place in communities, cities, and countries around the world. Who: People involved in all aspects of citizen science, including researchers, project leaders, educators, evaluators, designers and makers, volunteers, and more - representing a wide variety of disciplines. Why: Join people from across the field of citizen science to discuss designing,…
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01 May 2014
By AAPS Staff

Communications update

AAPS News
A quick update on the work of the Web/Communications Committee: We are pleased to have recently received some private foundation support for the Association  - among other things, this will support more and better communication work about the Association and citizen science. To do this well, we are digging into responses to the Membership Questionnaire to understand who makes up this audience, and how we can best reach different groups - as well as who we may not yet be reaching. This will help us develop a communications plan - who to partner with to help share news and ideas.…
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26 Mar 2014
By AAPS Staff

Conference announcement – save the date!

#CitSci2015, Conference
The Conference Committee is thrilled to announce that the first conference of the new Citizen Science Association will be held February 11-12, 2015, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (San Jose, California). Because AAAS aims to represent all sciences, it’s a great fit for the Association as we work to build connections across the diverse scientific disciplines involved in citizen science. For more information about conference plans, and ways to get involved, check out the new Conference tab on this site. Stay tuned there for more news to follow. Here's something…
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