Author: Reanna Putnam

Welcome to Raleigh, Y’all! We are delighted to host the 2019 Citizen Science Association Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Institutions like NC Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina State University (NCSU), and K-12 schools across the state have a long history of supporting citizen science efforts and we look forward to showcasing many of these initiatives at the conference. North Carolina is considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement and we are excited to bring environment justice activists from across the state and nation to discuss the intersections of environmental justice with community science in a panel discussion on Friday…

Special Panel on Environmental Justice and Community Science to be the Highlight of Friday Evening at CitSci2019 As previously mentioned, CitSci2019 will have three special tracks: Environmental Justice, Problem-driven citizen science, and citizen science in education. In addition to our keynote speakers who will provide insight and perspective on each of the special tracks, a special panel on Environmental Justice and Community Science will be held on Friday evening. Panel Title: Environmental Justice and Community Science: A Social Movement for Inpowerment, Compliance, and Action Date/Time: Friday, March 15, 2019 from 5:30PM-8:00PM Environmental justice (EJ) advocates and activists have for decades…

Photo credit Marilú López Fretts 2017 Showcase your materials, resources, and tools through an exhibit booth at the 2019 Citizen Science Association Conference. This is a great opportunity for affinity groups to showcase the efforts of collaborative work across a topical area or geographic region. Our table-style exhibits offer a great "home-base" to talk with conference attendees one-on-one about what you offer, how your organizations serve the field, and ways you can build future connections. Exhibit booth fees start at $500 and the cost can be split among multiple organizations. Let us know you’re interested by completing a short form…