14 Nov 2024
By Reanna Putnam
CAPS 2025 Call for Individual Presentations Now Open!

CAPS 2025 Call for Individual Presentations Now Open!

AAPS News, Conference
Share your insights, research, experience or new ideas about practices for participatory sciences–the call for individual presentations for the 2025 Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) is now open.  CAPS is the premiere annual gathering of scholars, practitioners, and facilitators in the field of participatory sciences. This year's event will take place in Portland, Oregon, May 27-30, 2025, and is your opportunity to expand and share your perspectives and skills with the broadest possible audience.  Elevate your own unique contributions at this multi-disciplinary event, where connections with science professionals, engagement specialists, funders, app designers, community leaders, and others can help you focus on…
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15 Aug 2024
By Reanna Putnam
AAPS + NASA Citizen Science Fellowship Opportunity

AAPS + NASA Citizen Science Fellowship Opportunity

AAPS News, Fellowships, Jobs & Opportunities
The Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences is pleased to partner with the NASA Citizen Science Leaders Series to pilot a new AAPS Fellowship Program. Designed as a part-time experience (average 15hr/month), this Fellowship is an ideal opportunity for emerging leaders and learners to gain exposure to ideas, mentorship from field leaders, connections to new colleagues, and visibility in the field of participatory sciences.  Fellows will serve as a front-line source of information for members and the field. This initial opportunity will focus on products and resources created as part of the NASA Citizen Science Leaders series, curating high-level summaries to…
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17 Jul 2024
By J_Shirk

Responses to US Government Request for Information on Practices for Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement

AAPS News
Back in March of this year, a Request for Information (RFI) was circulated on the topic of Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement With the Federal Government. This notice from the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President, sought input to inform the development of: "... a government-wide framework, common guidelines, and leading practices for public participation and community engagement (PPCE or “participation and engagement”). This framework will enable agencies to more frequently, effectively, broadly, and meaningfully involve the public, including underserved communities, in government decision-making." -- OMB Notice, 3/20/2024,…
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09 May 2024
By J_Shirk
Workshop: Building Relationships for Equitable Research Partnerships

Workshop: Building Relationships for Equitable Research Partnerships

AAPS News, Integrity, Diversity, & Equity
Virtual Workshop Friday, June 14th 3:00-4:30pm EDT (UTC-4) This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from leaders in the Environmental Justice movement. Experts at negotiating relationships for sound science that drives solutions for community problems, their wisdom and stories can help foster relationships in your project, program, or community. This workshop will help you begin to define what an equitable partnership looks like and the steps you can start to take to establish that. As science institutions seek and secure new funds for Environmental Justice (EJ) research, there is an urgent need to ground good intentions in formal agreements with…
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03 Apr 2024
By AAPS Staff

The Journal, CSTP, will retain its name

AAPS News, Journal
The Citizen Science: Theory and Practice Journal is an integral part of the newly-named Association for the Advancement of Participatory Sciences (formerly the Citizen Science Association). The Journal serves and seeks to be responsive to its international audience including other associations supporting participation in science such as the European Citizen Science Association, Citizen Science Asia, Migrants’ Citizen Science Association, and the Australian Citizen Science Association.  Different terms are used in different countries and contexts, and what is problematic in one country may not be an issue in another. While we recognize that the term “citizen” resonates as exclusionary within the…
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02 Apr 2024
By J_Shirk
Reintroducing this Association: Advancing Participatory Sciences

Reintroducing this Association: Advancing Participatory Sciences

AAPS News, Terms
The Citizen Science Association launched a global movement. To expand and grow that movement, we are now the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences.  For more than ten years, this Association has engaged practitioners from many related traditions, including crowdsourced science, volunteer monitoring, amateur astronomy, community-based research, citizen science, and more. Our new name reflects that broad scope, and helps reveal and engage the rich landscape of practices across the many participatory sciences. What are the Participatory Sciences? Participatory sciences combine the strengths of scientific inquiry with the knowledge, insights, and observations of members of the public. Some efforts are scientist-driven,…
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29 Feb 2024
By J_Shirk
Special Call for Topical Abstracts in Three Strands: Biodiversity, Third Spaces, and Community-Driven Partnerships

Special Call for Topical Abstracts in Three Strands: Biodiversity, Third Spaces, and Community-Driven Partnerships

AAPS News, Conference
En español | Em português This year’s Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (virtual) will feature topical strands to highlight a few areas of interest and help registrants find relevant content within cross-cutting sessions. Each strand will have a dedicated and extended call for presentations, opening the opportunity for more attention to these topics and more engagement with these ideas. Want to partner with us to amplify one of these strands and align your organization with these ideas? Contact us for sponsorship opportunities (including in-kind support options). Have an idea for a topic to highlight at a future event? Reach out…
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18 Jan 2024
By Reanna Putnam
Call for Interest for New Board Members and Other Leadership Positions

Call for Interest for New Board Members and Other Leadership Positions

AAPS News
The Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (AAPS) – formerly the Citizen Science Association – is seeking passionate individuals to play a leadership role in guiding our future activities. There are several ways to get involved, depending on your experiences and skills, including serving on the AAPS Board.  Other opportunities include chairing working groups and contributing to special projects such as workshop and conference planning.  AAPS Board members are at the forefront of governance and management, holding fiscal responsibility for our vibrant community. They contribute to policy-making, strategy implementation, and serve as advocates to propel our mission forward. We could fill…
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11 Jan 2024
By Reanna Putnam
2024 Call for Posters Now Open!

2024 Call for Posters Now Open!

AAPS News, Conference
Share your work and connect with colleagues from around the globe–submit a proposal to present at our 2024 Virtual Conference Advancing Participatory Sciences*! Individual presentations at our 2024 conference will take the form of Poster Discussions. There will be live Discussion Sessions each day of the conference where poster presenters can share a short lightning talk and asynchronous engagement with Virtual Posters via an interactive virtual event space. The call for presentations is open now through February 14th, 2024 - EXTENDED (29 Feb/30 April for late-breaking).  The submission process is quick and we welcome submissions from the many approaches to…
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29 Dec 2023
By Reanna Putnam
The best of 2023

The best of 2023

AAPS News
It is a pleasure to share with you our now-annual review of highlights in what has been a landmark year for this Association.  We are proud to support your work in this field through services, commitments, and partnerships. In the coming year, you can anticipate some new offerings and some upgrades to the ways we deliver resources (this message contains previews of a few). In this year's round-up of resources there's an emerging theme of the power of working together across boundaries. Whether you are here for cutting edge research, reviews of tools, principled practices, ideas and inspiration, or opportunities to…
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