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Join us this winter for the first-ever AAPS community read! AAPS member Dr. Anne Toomey published her highly acclaimed* 2024 book, Science with Impact, in a more optimistic political climate, but the topic could not be more timely. Subtitled, How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy, this is a highly readable and informed reflection on ways (and reasons why) scientists and the public often see things differently. Drawing both on her own experiences and on insights from experts (community leaders and academics alike), Anne suggests ways that participatory sciences can provide a route towards solutions we can all…

The path forward for science is rarely straightforward—especially in times of funding uncertainty. Yet, by coming together, we can uncover new ways to strengthen our work, partnerships, and resilience. Last month, AAPS hosted a dynamic community conversation on project resilience, exploring strategies to sustain vital programs during lean funding cycles. Common Challenges in a Tight Funding Landscape We shared a pre-event survey in lead up to the event that highlighted shared challenges: maintaining staff capacity, engaging communities, disseminating results, and sustaining infrastructure, equipment, and DEI efforts. Funding uncertainties have amplified these issues, forcing many to rethink how they support their…

Curious about platform features? Want to hear what’s new?  No matter where you are in your project’s lifecycle and whether you are on a custom or shared platform, this conversation with platform developers will give you insights, ideas, or inspiration for your project’s next steps. In this webinar, we walk you through some key considerations for choosing the right platform and hear from the six most commonly used web platforms for data collection/classification supporting participatory science projects in North America: CitSci.org; Zooniverse; FieldScope; Anecdata; iNaturalist; and GLOBE Observer. While we spend some time on platform features and updates, we will…

Partner with us!  Highlight your leadership and bring new dimensions to the attendee experience. There is still time to partner to convene a topical strand to bring critical attention to priority topics throughout the week long event. If you are interested in supporting attention to a topical area of practice, contact us for options (director@citizenscience.org). We are also looking for sponsors interested in supporting translation services for the event. If you would like to help make conferencing accessible for Spanish speaking colleagues in the Global South (and elsewhere), please contact us ASAP. Past Partners Have Supported: A Biodiversity Beyond Borders special…