Category: Conference

As an ecologist trained in the auspices of academia, I’ve had the great fortune of traveling to magical places for my research. However, one particular field season had a greater impact on my career than any other. It was the year when I left the comfortable bubble of my scientific team and began putting considerable effort into interacting with the community in which we were working – our hosts. What really surprised me was that just about everybody with whom I spoke had a negative image of us – the researchers. There were several reasons, but the overarching theme was…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

The Citizen Science Association Conference Committee Advisory Board has met many times since last fall gathering ideas, writing proposals, and getting organized for the next citizen science conference. All that hard work has paid off and just a few weeks ago we announced that the next conference, Citizen Science 2015 (the theme of which is still being worked out) will be held in in San Jose, CA. This event is a pre-conference of the 2015 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting. Conference Details Welcome Fiona Brady – Conference Coordinator Now that we have a time and…

Citizen Science 2015 is the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association (CSA). It will be held at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California, USA, February 11-12, 2015. Join us for two days of building connections and exchanging ideas across a wide spectrum of disciplines and experiences. Participate and help to shape the future of citizen science!