Ajith, Apoorva (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)) , et al.
P: 172 – Urban Stream Research, Restoration and Community: Process and Plan Aligning Future Work in Baltimore
We share the process of drafting a plan to align the work of research, restoration, and maintenance partners to improve stream health and access in Baltimore, MD. The plan identifies gaps and overlaps to guide future research and engagement.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Emerging work)
 
Albus, Kelly (Texas A&M AgriLife – Texas Water Resources Institute)
T: 55 - From Concept to Community: Launching an Optical Brightener ("Tampling") Community Science Training
The Optical Brightener Training empowers communities to detect wastewater contamination with innovative, cost-effective methods. This talk covers its journey from concept to statewide implementation, highlighting pilot testing, research, and scaling.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Allison, Calla (Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network)
T: 64 - The Value and Exponential Impact of Diverse Local Stewardship of MPAs: A California Case Study
The MPACN works to empower diverse communities to engage in MPA stewardship for a healthy ocean. We support and help coordinate activities of 14 local chapters that bring together voices across sectors and communities to better inform MPA management.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Anderson, Ingrid (Portland State University) , et al.
P: 27 – Culturally Sustaining Models for Early Childhood Higher Education
The culturally sustaining higher education model highlights two ongoing partnerships between culturally specific groups and Portland State University to reimage how higher education is enacted when designed, taught, and led by community.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Anhalt-Depies, Christine (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources), et al.
T: 3 - Recommendations for scaling data management practices: Reflecting on 100 million data points
Based on our experience managing a community-based trail camera program, we provide recommendations for the management of participatory science data with a focus on large or growing datasets.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Apreleva, Alisa (Zooniverse, University of Oxford), et al.
T: 69 - Neurodiversity in Digital Participatory Science: Insights from a Large-Scale Survey on Zooniverse
The results of our large-scale survey suggest that engaging in participatory science might have social and mental health benefits for people with conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD, but also presents them with unique challenges
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Bridging the Gap: 2 (Research findings)
 
Arosemena, Isabella (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)), et al.
T: 5 - Why Collaborate in Science? Diving into Motivations of Participants in the Ocean Travelers Project
A survey study delving into motivating factors for participatory science volunteers and its potential correlation with task performance quality. Intrinsic motivation is shown to be a main driver, and performance perceptions can be skewed.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 1 (Research findings)
 
Ayala, Jordan (Bard College)
P: 178 – Advancing Participatory Data Science: Hybrid Community Survey Research Across Difference
Surveys in participatory research can be improved by using hybrid survey design, enhancing inference and action. An ongoing project in an immigrant, former-refugee community uses this approach to guide action on housing and environmental challenges.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Baba, Kenshi (Tokyo City University) , et al.
P: 184 – Launching a Participatory Science Project on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation with Deliberation
This project tries to build an online platform that makes it easier to integrate local and traditional knowledge with scientific knowledge and to cultivate a better understanding of climate change.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Ballard, Heidi (Center for Community and Citizen Science, University of California, Davis), et al.
T: 177 - Results of a Systematic Review of Environmental Education Outcomes of Community and Citizen Science
We present a systematic review surfacing 100 empirical studies of community and citizen science (CCS) projects reporting EE outcomes, with extensive evidence of positive learning outcomes for specific types of CCS activities, for project design.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 2 (Research findings)
 
Bennett, Shelley (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) , et al.
P: 171 – The role of urban forests in mitigating risk of heat exposure for humans and wildlife
Participatory scientists collected wet bulb globe temperature measurements inside and outside of forests on church lands in Baltimore, Maryland. This work has both informed community concerns and will help model risk of urban heat island effect.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Beveridge, Claire (University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources)
P: 233 – Small-scale farmer participation in water conservation cooperative extension program
With increasing concerns on water availability in California’s Central Valley, our cooperative extension program is shifting to a more participatory approach for building water resiliency among small-scale, socially-disadvantaged farmers.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Bild, David (The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences)
T: 147 - Fostering science identity and democratizing science through teen-created research projects
The Nature Museum TEENS program is a paid internship program where students develop investigations focused on urban ecology. Learn how this program leverages participatory science projects to foster science identity, agency, and sense of belonging.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Bridging the Gap: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Blake, Charlie (STEM Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), et al.
T: 15 - “I also live on earth”: how middle school students define their environment and their place in it
Our afterschool program was designed to empower and educate youth about environmental health. We analyzed student interviews and photovoice projects to learn about how middle school students define and relate to their environment.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 5 (Research findings)
 
Bonhoure, Isabelle (Universitat de Barcelona ), et al.
T: 109 - Urban heat investigated by most-affected neighbors: lived experiences for actionable knowledge
We will explain how neighbours’ knowledge and lived experiences shaped new research on urban heat. Their active participation allowed the identification of key parameters that influence neighbours’ thermal comfort and sensation.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 3 (Research findings)
 
Bowers, Hailey (Pennsylvania State University) , et al.
P: 224 – Civic SciTech Trainee Program for Graduate Students to Influence Local Climate Mitigation Policies
The Civic SciTech Traineeship is an experiential learning opportunity for graduate students in science for policy. We use landscape analyses and interviews to develop policy recommendations focused on citizen science and environmental justice.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Braz Sousa, Larissa (University of Sydney) , et al.
P: 24 – “Chemistry just clicked” – how citizen science in schools can foster science learning
This presentation explores the impact of Breaking Good, a citizen science project at the University of Sydney engaging high school students in drug discovery for neglected diseases.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Braz Sousa, Larissa (University of Sydney), et al.
T: 37 - How citizen science can transform science education in schools
The Learning by Doing team showcases how citizen science enriches education through real-world projects like Mozzie Monitors, GSB, and Breaking Good, fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and curriculum alignment.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 2 (Research findings)
 
Bresnahan, Philip (UNC Wilmington) , et al.
P: 162 – Using evaluation to improve & grow a large-scale coastal water quality participatory science project
We will share results from 2 years of evaluation and adaptive management that enabled us to learn from our participants to improve our nationwide participatory project. Join us to hear lessons learned and strategies to incorporate this approach.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Brown, Sheba (Gulf of Maine Research Institute), et al.
T: 120 - Connecting with Indigenous Communities to Protect Ash for the Future
GMRI and the Ash Protection Across Wabanakik (APCAW) Lab are collaborating to protect ash trees using community science. GMRI will share insights from integrating its community science platform with APCAW's Indigenous-led, values-driven approach.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 1 (Emerging work)
 
Budnicki, Brandon (Colorado State University) , et al.
P: 139 – Improving research protocols through natural language processing
Designing research protocols with clear and interpretable questions is a challenge for new project managers. We will explore preliminary results on how natural language processing can be used to align protocols with survey theory best practices.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
Buffington, Christina (University of Alaska Fairbanks) , et al.
P: 155 – Snowballing Participatory Science: From an Inventory to an Intensive Observing Period
What started as a student-led inventory of snow participatory science snowballed to a world-wide GLOBE intensive observing period. We share how Alaska trail users, teachers, students, and remote sensing scientists collaborate to investigate snow.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Bui, Thien-Kim (Portland State University), et al.
T: 136 - Human ecology mapping on the Upper Rogue River: Lessons learned from a community engagement process
Human ecology mapping (HEM) uses maps and surveys to help public agencies see how people’s experiences and values connect with specific locations. Our presentation shares lessons from pairing HEM with other place-based, community-centered processes.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Bunsen, Michael (Mila AI Research Institute) , et al.
P: 208 – Antenna: A Collaborative Platform for Automated Insect Monitoring
Open-source platform Antenna streamlines insect monitoring and batch identification through automated AI analysis and collaborative data management tools..
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Emerging work)
 
Butler, Dixon (Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES))
T: 52 - YLACES: Ten Years of Supporting Students Doing Science to Learn Science
Learn how a small non-profit supports educators and students through equipment and student research symposia grants (and their impact) to ensure students develop scientific habits of mind and can contribute to the understanding of our environment.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Education and Learning: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Byrd, Vivienne (LA Public Library)
T: 44 - Bridging Borders: Empowering Librarians with Participatory Science in Southeast Asia
This talk explores a 10-day initiative in Malaysia, introducing participatory science to librarians. Learn about its planning, successes, and challenges, and discover how libraries can foster global collaboration and advance citizen science.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Methods: 4 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Candler, Ellen (University of Alaska-Fairbanks), et al.
T: 202 - Connecting consumptive users and researchers through participatory science
Consumptive users like hunters, anglers, and foragers are close to the natural world in ways that many researchers are not. Connecting with these groups can widen the potential for data collection, continued research, and community engagement.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Carlsen, Lilli (MBARI, FathomNet) , et al.
P: 71 – FathomVerse: Where gaming meets community science to explore our ocean
FathomVerse, a mobile game designed to inspire a new wave of ocean explorers, teaches casual gamers about ocean life while improving machine learning models and expanding annotated datasets (FathomNet).
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Emerging work)
 
Caselton Lowe, Carrie (Grande Ronde Community Science Project)
T: 89 - Community Science as a Pathway to Disrupt Inequities in Science Education - an Emerging Example
With support from the Learning in Places Collaborative, the Grande Ronde Community Science Project in NE Oregon explores strategies where youth guide investigation questions as a step toward disrupting inequities in community science education.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 2 (Emerging work)
 
Cawood, Alison (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)), et al.
T: 152 - Data Literacy in Participatory Science: Engaging Students, Volunteers & Communities with Data
Ensuring that communities can analyze and communicate their own data is an important element of making research actionable. We will share lessons learned from our efforts across several projects to engage people around data and support data skills.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Ceccaroni, Luigi (Earthwatch), et al.
T: 103 - ProBleu: Promoting intergenerational change via citizen science and educational initiatives
ProBleu, a citizen-science project funded by the European Commission, is an initiative mobilising young people for environmental action. Utilizing citizen science, ProBleu combines online and in-person activities on ocean and water literacy.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Chirawurah, Dennis (University for Development Studies), et al.
T: 32 - Proactive, Inclusive and Evidence-informed Community Health Action Planning for strengthening Commun
A proactive, inclusive and evidence-informed health action planning is necessary for Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) policy to drive its universal health coverage aspirations.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Christian, Chrissy (Field Museum of Natural History) , et al.
P: 195 – Embracing inclusivity: the case against the term ‘citizen science’
The term ‘citizen science’ has created a polarizing effect on participants. We survey members' term preferences, leading to recommendations of dropping the term ‘citizen’ in favor of more inclusive language.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Clement, Sarah (University of Alaska Fairbanks), et al.
T: 6 - Scientists’ perceptions of community and citizen science in the North
Arctic research is shifting to prioritize large-scale research and local collaboration, including community and citizen science. Understanding scientists’ perceptions of this type of research will help gauge how this culture shift is occurring.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 2 (Research findings)
 
Coffin, Sadie (), et al.
T: 213 - Redshifts and Resources: Galaxy Spectroscopy in Cit Sci and Insights from the AAPS-NASA Fellowship
This presentation explores the use of participatory science in galaxy spectroscopy through Redshift Wrangler, highlighting challenges in explaining complex topics, expanding the user community, and building on early outcomes.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Scientific Contributions: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Collier, Marcus (Trinity College Dublin)
T: 108 - Participatory Science and Urban Wild Spaces
This presentation will detail the findings of the NovelEco project. This is a 5 year participatory science project that seeks to reveal the societal perceptions of urban novel ecosystems
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 1 (Research findings)
 
Cox, Tara (National Girls Collaborative/SciStarter) , et al.
P: 77 – SciStarter Ambassadors: A Volunteer Network Advancing Participatory Research
Join us to learn how you can leverage the growing database of SciStarter Ambassadors to support your project, organization and community.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Davis, Anna (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), et al.
T: 80 - Oyster Cam: Integrating communities in video-based monitoring of restored oyster reefs
The Oyster Cam project puts volunteers in the driver seat of oyster restoration monitoring, providing training and equipment to allow community members to monitor the reefs they’re actively involved in restoring.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 5 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
De Veer, Diamela (Smithsonian Institution), et al.
T: 164 - Marine Debris and Species Dispersal: Knowledge Sharing through Curiosity-Driven
Ocean Travelers is a project focused on marine litter colonized by invertebrates. This talk highlights valuable stories and key insights gained through conversations that brought together the knowledge of both volunteers and the scientific team.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Desautels, Niki (Bats Northwest)
P: 226 – Urban Bat Activity Monitoring in the Puget Sound Area
Acoustic monitoring of bat activity. Objectives are to document seasonal bat species occurrence in urban settings and engage members of the public to visually identify bat activity sites in neighborhoods.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Research findings)
 
Devine, Kathryn (The College of Idaho) , et al.
P: 118 – The PERYSCOPE Project: A Participatory Science Experience for the Introductory Astronomy Classroom
The People Enabling Research: a Yellowball Survey of the Colors Of Protostellar Environments (PERYSCOPE) project integrates university introductory astronomy students into research on star formation.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Dittmann, Sinja (Kiel Science Factory / Kiel University and Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education) , et al.
P: 104 – Assessing temporal changes in litter pollution on German riversides with schoolchildren
A seven-year citizen science project with schoolchildren found no significant changes in litter density, composition, and sources on German riversides, emphasizing the value of such efforts for monitoring long-term trends and the need for action
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Dowthwaite, Liz (University of Nottingham) , et al.
P: 98 – Exploring Gamification Through Interviews with Citizen Science Practitioners
This study explores gamification in citizen science through expert interviews, highlighting its potential to inspire behaviour change and offering transferable insights for impactful, gamified environmental projects.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Research findings)
 
Dowthwaite, Liz (University of Nottingham), et al.
T: 99 - AI in participatory science: What does ‘responsible’, ‘ethical’, and ‘trustworthy’ AI mean?
With the rise of AI across the participatory sciences, this talk looks at what it means to use AI responsibly, ethically, and in a trustworthy manner, so that we can ensure future use is beneficial to all in the community.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 1 (Emerging work)
 
Dueker, M. Elias (Bard College) , et al.
P: 201 – The Saw Kill Watershed Community Database Project
The process of integrating data from community sciences, arts, archives, and local lore to support climate resilience in the Saw Kill Watershed (Hudson Valley, NY, USA) has resulted in an unprecedented 50-year dataset and stronger community ties.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Dunn, Shatiyana (Smithsonian Environmental Reasearch Center) , et al.
P: 105 – Classroom Cultivation: Engaging The Future Through Collaborative Conservation and Science
Discover how the Classroom Cultivation program connects students to conservation science through hands-on experiments, fostering collaboration and advancing science in classrooms nationwide.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Eitzel, MV (Center for Community and Citizen Science, UC Davis) , et al.
P: 96 – A community-based approach to assembling a fire resilience toolkit in Tuolumne County, California
We take a community-based approach to testing out tools to support fire resilience. Beginning with ‘fire influencers’ who know fire and know the communities in the county, we identify what kinds of barriers are encountered and what tools might help.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Elder, Daniel (TopSarge Business Solutions)
T: 58 - Bridging the Gap: The Blended Community Science Model as a Framework for Policy and Decision-Making
This presentation will explore the successful application of the Blended Community Science Model in contexts where participatory science can directly influence organizational policies and workforce development.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Eppele, Judi (UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science)
P: 203 – Full STEAM Ahead: How does student understanding and perspective of science change with art?
This emerging research digs into how integrating art through data visualization can impact high school students’ understanding, perspective, and confidence with scientific concepts. Methods include pre and post-surveys to determine change.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Fornear, Dawn (Antioch University, Graduate School of Leadership and Change), et al.
T: 36 - Community Circles in PAR: Integrating Restorative Practices for Inclusive and Equitable Engagement
This presentation explores how restorative practices such as community circles enriches PAR. It highlights methods for fostering inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive engagement with community members.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 6 (Emerging work)
 
Fortson, Lucy (University of Minnesota), et al.
T: 205 - Report on the Visioning Workshop on Computational and Citizen Science
We report on a workshop bringing together experts across disciplines to develop a prioritized research agenda for how humans and machines can team up to solve some of the most pressing scientific problems through citizen science.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Fraisl, Dilek (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)) , et al.
P: 2 – LEVERAGING THE COLLABORATIVE POWER OF AI AND CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
AI and citizen science offer significant potential to better monitor and achieve sustainability. While AI is increasingly used in citizen science, the integration of citizen science into AI is still lacking.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Friedman, Elizabeth (SciCAN- Science and Community Action Network | RiSE4EJ) , et al.
P: 33 – Place-Based Knowledge: Centering Environmental Health & Justice in Cumulative Impact Framework
The ongoing engagement and data collection elevates the expertise of fenceline community members, which ultimately supports community led research to inform policies at the local, state, and federal level.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Fulton, Julian (California State University Sacramento), et al.
T: 115 - Elevating PS in Environmental Governance: Key Strategies in Water Quality
How can environmental governance better integrate participatory science? We assessed five water quality programs, identifying institutional linkages, local relevance, data practices and quality assurance as key factors of success.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Research findings)
 
Garcia-Prudencio, Rissa ()
P: 234 – Integrating Earth Observation with TEK to Assess Land Change Impacts in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
The purpose of this work is to braid together western scientific research methods with the decolonial research method of plácitas or trust based relational conversation to establish significant land changes in the U.S-Mexico borderlands
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Research findings)
 
Ghilardi-Lopes, Natalia (Federal University of ABC (UFABC) - Brazil), et al.
T: 49 - A citizen science platform for schools: let's build it?
This work aims to discuss the development of an open educational platform for citizen science for the submission/sharing of data from research conducted in the school context.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 5 (Emerging work)
 
Giles, Emma (SciStarter & Arizona State University) , et al.
P: 129 – Citizen Science Month Across the Years: Lessons Learned and Impacts Measured
Citizen Science Month (April) promotes awareness of and engagement in participatory sciences and mobilizes collective impact through One Million Acts of Science. Partners and facilitators customize and scale activities worldwide.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Godoy, Karen (ICM-CSIC Institut de Ciències del Mar), et al.
T: 78 - Principles to Practice: Conceptualizing a Decalogue for Participatory Observatories
This presentation proposes a decalogue for participatory observatories, investigating how theoretical principles derived from citizen science transform into operational research infrastructure mechanisms through MINKA's empirical experience.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Emerging work)
 
Grady, Erin (Florida Museum of Natural History) , et al.
P: 82 – Who observes where? How different iNaturalist user groups shape biodiversity data coverage
We explore iNaturalist user dynamics in the United States Southeast, comparing sampling patterns of highly-active vs. casual users and locals vs. travelers.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Research findings)
 
Grant , Beth (University of Waterloo), et al.
T: 86 - Fostering Nature Connection Using an Automated Species Identification App and Nature Journaling
This research investigates the efficacy of two different activities in fostering nature connection in post-secondary environmental students: (1) a species identification activity using a mobile app, and; (2) an immersive nature journaling activity.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 2 (Research findings)
 
Greaves, Sheldon (Ocean Sanctuaries)
P: 11 – Growing Informal Science Communities: Insights, Mistakes, and Lessons Learned
Lessons learned from over a decade of building amateur science communities; what worked, what didn't. How insights gained can grow local participatory science efforts in uncertain times, and open up new areas of scientific inquiry.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Green, Victoria (Coastal Carolina University), et al.
T: 169 - Over-Tapped and Out of Sync: Rethinking Student-Led Participatory Science Projects
Lessons from a failed participatory science research project reveals ways to better align academic goals with community needs.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Education and Learning: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Griffis, Hannah (National Great Rivers), et al.
T: 26 - A long-term community science freshwater mussel monitoring project in Illinois
Volunteers and scientists in Illinois are conducting a 10-year mark-recapture study of mussels, a highly imperiled group of animals. Learn about the project partnership, data collection, study results after 4 years and tools for community engagement.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Scientific Contributions: 1 (Research findings)
 
Hardy-Besaw, Jamie (University of Cincinnati ) , et al.
P: 126 – Recommendations for Community-engaged Research from Immigrant Community Co-researchers
Based on their own experiences as co-researchers, recommendations for future co-researchers and academic researchers were created by co-researchers to advance equitable community-engaged research.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Research findings)
 
Hasan, Hashima (NASA Headquarters) , et al.
P: 16 – Reaching for the stars with NASA Astronomy
We summarize the scientific results from NASA's astrophysics participatory science programs since 2010, and look for patterns in the nature of the tasks, teams and accomplishments to help us learn how to better foster future projects.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Hasle, Aster (Field Museum) , et al.
P: 185 – Engaging Gardeners to Understand Urban Monarch Habitat
This project adapted a national community science project to specifically engage urban residents. We collected data from small residential gardeners, providing insights on factors influencing egg abundance over multiple years.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Research findings)
 
Heller, Shailey (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) , et al.
P: 38 – Illuminating the Polar Night
My project will analyze gene expression patterns in Arctic phytoplankton from a valuable dataset collected during the polar night. I’ll integrate citizen scientists’ stories, showcasing the link between science and personal experience.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Emerging work)
 
Hellman, Dana (CAPA Strategies), et al.
T: 191 - Tracking Summer Heat in Affordable Housing: Lessons from Community-Engaged Monitoring and Planning
This talk details a community-based process for collecting and interpreting heat data in affordable housing units, including lessons learned for interdisciplinary partnership, resident engagement, research flexibility, and leveraging data for action.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Bridging the Gap: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Hellman, Hannah (EdEon STEM Learning), et al.
T: 186 - The Big Day: Cultivating Crowds and Honing Skill for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
EM2024 recruited and trained more than 200 volunteers from across the US to photograph the April 8 total solar eclipse. Here is what we learned about recruiting, training, communicating, and fostering community.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Methods: 4 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Higgins, Chuck (Middle Tennessee State University / Radio JOVE) , et al.
P: 144 – Radio JOVE Detection of Type II Solar Radio Bursts
Participants for Radio JOVE observed many Type II solar radio bursts at frequencies below 30 MHz. Solar plasma shock speeds driven by coronal mass ejections are determined by frequency-time spectral drift rate analysis of Type II events.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Research findings)
 
Hirschfeld-Stoler, Tessa (BioBus, Inc) , et al.
P: 28 – Participatory Community Science: Programs for Youth from Marginalized Groups in Harlem
We describe case studies of BioBus’s approach to participatory community science: programs and internships for K-12 students from marginalized groups in NYC. Our programs empower youth to use science to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Holdorf, Lauren (Oregon State University) , et al.
P: 220 – Improving Learning and Science Outcomes Through a Data Quality Assessment Exercise
The ROSS program teaches students about limnology and engages them in water quality monitoring. This poster compares students' understanding of data quality and the quality of their data before and after we introduced the Data Quality Activity.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Honorato-Zimmer, Daniela (Científicos de la Basura (UCN)), et al.
T: 90 - Data accuracy and data completeness in participatory science based on best practices from metrology
By assessing data accuracy and data completeness in four participatory science case studies, we highlight that metrology has a unique opportunity to enhance the data quality of participatory science projects by broadening its data quality concepts.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Hovis, Meredith (UNC Wilmington) , et al.
P: 156 – Building a community and classroom-centered coastal flood network
Improved flood preparation and resilience require a community-engaged approach to understanding local needs. Researchers, educators, and community leaders are collaborating to build a flood alerting and education network in Wilmington, NC
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Huebner, Sarah (Smithsonian Institution), et al.
T: 12 - The role of human supervision in attaining accurate AI-assisted wildlife identifications
An integrated data pipeline in which AI provides an initial pass on labeling images, but is supervised and validated by humans (i.e., a “human in the loop” approach) will help researchers capitalize on the best of human and AI classifying methods.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 2 (Research findings)
 
Hulbert, Joseph (Washington State University), et al.
T: 207 - Participatory science can help keep trees healthy
Community scientists are advancing knowledge about tree health in the Pacific Northwest through the Forest Health Watch program. Five participatory projects and approaches to engage communities in tree dieback research have been explored.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 5 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Jacquez, Farrah (University of Cincinnati), et al.
T: 130 - Discovering and Disseminating Participatory Research Methods
In this presentation, we will share an overview of participatory research methods, a model of research choice points, and a foundational tool that supports the use of participatory research methods.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Methods: 4 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Jadidi, Nastaran (Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah) , et al.
P: 170 – From scientific results to participatory policies: Integrating needs of a rare disorder community
Patients organize on social platforms to press for participatory policy-making. Our work describes a rare disorder community’s efforts to include lived experiences in drug approval decisions.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Research findings)
 
Johnson, Derek (Earthlingz)
P: 218 – Social Stewardship: Building Environmental Communities with Earthlingz
Earthlingz is a nonprofit social platform where environmental actions become trackable and shareable. Users document green activities while learning through educational modules. As skills develop, participants become community organizers.
Wednesday, May 28, Life Sciences (e.g. Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, Conservation), Education - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Emerging work)
 
Joyner, Brooklynn (North Carolina State University) , et al.
P: 114 – Measuring public trust in science and scientists: Applications for participatory science
Participatory science is emerging as a promising tool for fostering public trust in science and scientists. We offer a new, multidimensional, 10-item survey instrument for use in this endeavor.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Research findings)
 
Jump, Sarah (Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences, University of Louisville), et al.
T: 111 - Including report back for participatory science projects to encourage environmental health literacy
This talk explores how clear, visual report back practices in participatory science can provide a foundation for trust in sharing research findings and build environmental health literacy, featuring best practices with real-world examples.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Knowledge Collaborations: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Kamaraj, Sujit Kumar (Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah) , et al.
P: 166 – Tools for Participatory Science: Tracking Cognitive Performance with an Online Task for Touchscreens
Participatory science in behavioral research is limited by a lack of tools for collecting high-quality data. Our work showcases easy-to-access web-based tools that track people’s motor and cognitive performance.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Research findings)
 
Kinchy, Abby (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), et al.
T: 63 - After the pilot project: building a culture that sustains the momentum of community science
Lessons from the Our Soil project about sustaining community relationships and formalizing the production of tools and materials needed for ongoing participation, after a pilot project has ended.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
KIRN, Sarah (Gulf of Maine Research Institute)
P: 225 – NASA’s Citizen Science Leaders Series: open conversations on practice
Since 2020, the NASA Citizen Science Leaders Series has hosted regular presentations and discussions on the practice of participatory science and related opportunities from NASA (e.g., funding, models). Learn what’s in the recordings for you.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Klain, Sarah (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), et al.
T: 176 - Identifying Locally Relevant Well-being Indicators Linked to Marine Reserves
Oregon aims to conserve ecosystems to sustain human and more-than-human life. This agency and academic collaboration aimed to identify locally relevant wellbeing indicators that connect people to no-take marine reserves.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 2 (Emerging work)
 
Knapic, Reece (The Land Institute) , et al.
P: 159 – Positive First Year Engagement in a Perennial Agriculture Project, Despite Recruitment Challenges
Based on the first year of a three-year perennial agriculture civic science study, we report successes and challenges with recruiting and engaging geographically diverse participants to collaboratively collect a range of data about perennial grains.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Research findings)
 
Korbulic, Chelsea (NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center) , et al.
P: 10 – Ecosystem response to Elwha River salmon recovery: Developing meaningful participatory monitoring
Lessons learned from a pilot collaboration between NOAA and NatureBridge contributing to Elwha River monitoring post dam removal. Educator interviews and lab analyses identified unique barriers to effective data collection and feedback needs.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Kurtz, Travis (John Ball Zoo), et al.
T: 175 - Habitat Hero: Using participatory GIS to advance pollinator conservation in zoos and aquariums
Habitat Hero uses a participatory GIS approach to track the annual distribution of 2,000 native plants in west Michigan. Our novel project design allows for easy expansion by partnering with other organizations around the country.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 5 (Emerging work)
 
LaFlamme, Marcel (Association of Research Libraries)
P: 73 – Staffing Research Libraries to Support Public Impact and Community Engaged Research
Building on pilot interviews with research library staff in the United States and Canada, this project aims to develop a landscape study that tracks service offerings related to participatory sciences and the job roles charged with delivering them.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Land, Seamus (US Geological Survey), et al.
T: 40 - A Guidebook for Participatory Science at the US Geological Survey
To achieve the USGS mission of providing “science for a changing world” that is actionable and inclusive, we present a guidebook with bureau-specific best practices and workflows for participatory science grounded in academic literature.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Lankford, Caleb (Washington State Department of Agriculture)
P: 230 – The Washington Bee Atlas: Mapping native bee diversity using participatory science
The Washington Bee Atlas is a volunteer-led effort to survey native bee populations across the state of Washington. By collecting occurrence and floral association data, we hope to support bee research and inform conservation efforts.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Layden, Tamara (Colorado State University), et al.
T: 65 - Methods for improving relational accountability in community-engaged environmental research
Drawing from community evaluation and researcher reflections, this presentation outlines recommendations for practitioners to strengthen relational accountability and ethics in environmental science in support of Indigenous environmental governance.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Lepore, Ray (Metro Parks Tacoma Park Watch Volunteer), et al.
T: 167 - Community scientist perspectives from participating in the Western Redcedar Parks Study
Community scientists are monitoring western redcedar health at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington using iNaturalist. This presentation will share the community scientist perspective about participating in the project.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Knowledge Collaborations: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Letourneau, Stephanie (William & Mary's Batten School & Virginia Institute of Marine Science/Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia), et al.
T: 68 - Community Informed Evaluation & Recommendations for Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers
Evaluation is important to maintain effective and successful programs. This project utilized participatory methods to understand participant experiences that will help shape a path forward for improvement and expansion of Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 3 (Research findings)
 
Li, Christine Jie (University of North Carolina Wilmington), et al.
T: 1 - Enhancing Community-based Citizen Science Research for Coastal Resilience
We will share lessons learned from a new course engaging students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in participatory science, action research, education outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations focused on coastal resilience.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Knowledge Collaborations: 2 (Emerging work)
 
Lin Hunter, Dani (North Carolina Environmental Justice Network), et al.
T: 148 - Increasing capacity for state-wide environmental justice advocacy through Spidey Sens-r
Spidey Sens-r is a community science air monitoring project that gives EJ communities more localized data and supports grassroots organizing. This talk will address our efforts to build up capacity to support Spidey Sens-r at a statewide level.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Knowledge Collaborations: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Long, Abigail (The Gulf of Maine Research Institute), et al.
T: 102 - Community Informed Coastal Flood Monitoring for Decision Making and Action
The Coastal Flooding Community Science Project engages communities in documenting flood impacts to inform local decisions. We’ll share an iterative design process that shaped protocols, tools, and engagement strategies to meet a variety of needs.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Lopez, Ninoshka (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), et al.
T: 132 - Beach Surveyor Project: Students evaluated sandy beaches across the Americas
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is collaborating with STEM teachers from around the Americas to monitor the ecology of sandy beaches. Science and educational co-created material revealed differences between local sandy beaches.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Education and Learning: 1 (Emerging work)
 
Lowe, Julia (Scripps Institution of Oceanography )
P: 232 – Learning on Vacation: Knowledge gain and the value of phytoplankton sampling
This project aimed to understand the role of hands-on science programming in polar tourism through analysis of FjordPhyto participant surveys. Surveys examined travel motivation and value of education, indicating an enhanced experience.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Lowe, Samantha K. (School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA), et al.
T: 42 - Participation Intensity Influences Motivations for Participating in iNaturalist
We investigated how motivations for contributing to iNaturalist change as a function of participation by surveying over 400 users. Our results reveal the importance of learning-oriented motivations and shed new light on how other motivations change.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 1 (Research findings)
 
Luther, Steve (Millersville University Space Weather Environment Program)
P: 229 – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Northern Lights: Citizen Scientists Help Shed New Light on the Aurora
Interest in the Northern Lights has never been higher. Work in the field by aurora chasers, photographers and dark sky advocates is playing a pivotal role in helping scientists and the public learn more about and experience this phenomena first hand.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Lydic, Kirsten (University of Pennsylvania) , et al.
P: 154 – Research with and for students: Co-designing more effective get-out-the-vote messaging campaigns
Findings and lessons from a research partnership between a science lab and an undergraduate-led get-out-the-vote organization to develop more effective messaging campaigns
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Lynn, Stacy (Colorado State University)
P: 237 – Integrating citizen science activities into a multi-level k-12 curriculum on wild horses and burros
Wild horse and burro management is a wicked problem and controversial topic. Our team presents an approach to integrating citizen science activities into a virtual K-12 curriculum to be accessible for diverse students and users of all ages.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
MacDonald, Elizabeth (NASA Goddard) , et al.
P: 206 – Where Joy and Science Intersect Flow: Auroras, Awe, and Belonging
How does experiencing an awe-inspiring moment impact us, scientifically, and spiritually? How does one synthesize these divergent experiences? How does participating in the scientific process about such phenomena deepen appreciation and belonging?
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Mady, Rachael (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), et al.
T: 150 - Building a community-owned air quality monitoring network in Baltimore, Maryland
Motivated by Baltimore community priorities, we co-developed and tested low-cost, open-source air quality sensors. The project is ongoing to ensure community ownership and management of both the sensors and the data collected.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Marcus, Michelle (Georgia State University) , et al.
P: 131 – Participatory Community-Academic Research Partnerships for Health Equity
A summary of qualitative research on successful community academic collaboration factors from the perspective of community representatives
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Research findings)
 
McDonald, Logan (Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program ), et al.
T: 70 - Hope on the Halfshell: Restoring Pensacola Oysters through Holistic Teacher Professional Development
For K-12 partnerships, teachers require more than a data sheet to meaningfully integrate complex management issues into the classroom. This talk will cover Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences developed for a high school teacher workshop.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
McQuain, Liz (Louisiana Sea Grant), et al.
T: 199 - Water Resource Data Needs and Opportunities for Participatory Science: A Federal Perspective
Identified water resource data needs/gaps and information that are faced at the federal level and determining if public participation in the scientific process can be a solution.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 2 (Research findings)
 
Melathopoulos, Andony (Oregon State University), et al.
T: 35 - The Oregon Bee Atlas: Characterization of a state bee fauna with volunteer Master Melittologists
We describe the learning pathway of Master Melittologists contributing to the Oregon Bee Atlas, who have documented over 90% of the expected bee species in Oregon.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 6 (Research findings)
 
Meyer, Ryan (Center for Community and Citizen Science, University of California, Davis) , et al.
P: 187 – A Case Comparison Study of Community Building across 3 Community and Citizen Science Sites in the US
Our research found that organizations that prioritized community and citizen science (CCS) in their monitoring plans supported community-building through increased social & professional networks, access to space and information, and youth engagement.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Research findings)
 
Miller, Jadda (University of California Davis), et al.
T: 198 - Human Dimensions Research Through Community Science: Intercept Surveys in Marine Protected Areas
We share findings from the development and implementation of a new intercept survey protocol with California’s MPA Watch program, demonstrating how an established community science network can adapt to meet evolving marine conservation needs.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Mongi, Hector (The University of Dodoma)
P: 121 – Exploring the Integration of Citizen Science in Postgraduate Research: Insights from Tanzania
This study examines the integration of citizen science in Tanzanian postgraduate research. Using systematic review, it found limited adoption, with social sciences leading. Recommendations include embedding citizen science in curricula.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Moore, Hannah (East Carolina University) , et al.
P: 100 – Participatory Science Learning Outcomes in the Postsecondary Classroom: A Multi-Institutional Study
Participatory science enhances learning in informal educational settings, but little is known about its effects in postsecondary settings. This study will investigate the learning outcomes achieved by using participatory science in college courses.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Emerging work)
 
Nelson, Peder (Oregon State University) , et al.
P: 204 – Scaling participatory science in space and time: an example using Adopt-a-Pixel3km
Research internship incorporates field-based observations, land cover classification, and digital analysis of satellite imagery to create a curated locally relevant geospatial story from the region where each intern resides
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Research findings)
 
Newman, Greg (CitSci)
T: 110 - 3 things to know about CitSci, why we’re still not meeting needs, and what we plan to do about it
Join us to learn about CitSci: a free, interoperable, and flexible participatory science platform. However, one size never fits all and PS platforms like CitSci are still not meeting the evolving needs of PS. Come learn what we plan to do about this
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 2 (Emerging work)
 
Nickerson, Caroline (Florida Community Innovation), et al.
T: 190 - GoBituary: Crowdsourcing Histories to Expand Participatory Science in Social Science Contexts
GoBituary uses participatory science methods to crowdsource oral histories and assess community impacts via surveys, and this presentation explores what the humanities have to learn from participatory science.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 6 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Okpala, Adaoyibo (ECOWAS Commission)
P: 46 – Participatory Bioacoustics for Inclusive Conservation Policy
The paper discusses participatory bioacoustics as a vital tool for inclusive conservation, emphasizing the importance of integrating underserved communities' soundscapes and knowledge into biodiversity monitoring and decision-making processes.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Research findings)
 
Overgaard, Anne Kathrine (SDU Citizen Science Knowledge Center)
P: 22 – RESEARCH LIBRARIES AS HUBS FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE & SOCIETAL IMPACT
In Europe research libraries have emerged as hubs for citizen science. Based experiences from the SDU and research from Europe this talk outlines the possibilities. It focuses on skills, place, services and partnerships for reaching societal impact.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Research findings)
 
Padolf, Amy (Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden) , et al.
P: 215 – Growing Beyond Earth: Understanding impact of perceived authenticity in participatory science
This poster examines how adolescents perceive authenticity in the Growing Beyond Earth participatory science program and how these perceptions influence their science interest and self-efficacy.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
Parchman, Laura (The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University) , et al.
P: 56 – Leveraging Esri Technology to Empower Texas Stream Team's Waterway Protection Mission
Texas Stream Team trains citizens to monitor water quality. Using Esri tools like Survey123 and Dashboards, we improve data access and engagement, enhancing volunteer participation in protecting Texas waterways.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Parker, Beverly (Desert Research Institute)
T: 76 - Enduring Community Science Program Continues to Address Historical Nuclear Testing
The Desert Research Institute administers the Community Environmental Monitoring Program that was established in 1981 to involve community residents in monitoring and collecting airborne radiological data in locations surrounding the NNSS.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Pease, Brent (Southern Illinois University), et al.
T: 85 - Sounds of the Eclipse: How a Multi-project Collaboration Illuminated Wildlife Responses to Eclipses
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project, in collaboration with Sounds of Nature, studied how eclipses affect wildlife. We present ecological findings as well as the challenges and benefits of participatory science project collaboration.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Scientific Contributions: 1 (Research findings)
 
Perelló, Josep (Universitat de Barcelona), et al.
T: 113 - Lived experiences in a chatbot for understanding social support networks in mental health
CoAct for Mental Health uses lived experiences to co-design a Telegram Chatbot, fostering recovery and inclusion. It combines participatory strategies with advanced methods like complex network analysis to explore social support networks.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Bridging the Gap: 2 (Research findings)
 
Phillips, Tina (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), et al.
T: 13 - The interplay between wildlife observations, human emotions, and subsequent action
We describe the relationship between participants' feeder bird observations, emotional responses to those observations, and what, if any, management actions are undertaken as a result.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Research findings)
 
Poisson, Mairi (University of New Hampshire) , et al.
P: 141 – Exploring institutional change in engaged scholarship: Participatory Sciences Working Group at UNH
The UNH Participatory Sciences Working Group conducted a year-long exploration of projects using participatory science methods in the New England region to identify opportunities for collaboration and coordination, and areas for growth.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
Poulos, Katherine (Columbia University), et al.
T: 47 - Plant interactions with the spotted lanternfly using iNaturalist photos from New York
The spotted lanternfly is an introduced insect threatening agriculture and natural resources in the United States. Using over 400 images of the insect posted on iNaturalist by participatory scientists, we determined what plants the insect was using.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Scientific Contributions: 1 (Research findings)
 
Powers, Liza (Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice)
T: 188 - Mapping Memories: Preserving the Legacy of the East End Community Through Storymapping
This participatory research honors Freeport's East End community, displaced by segregation and environmental racism, through a digital storymap that reconstructs landmarks, amplifies voices, and advocates for environmental justice.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Bridging the Gap: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Quam, Carolyn (Portland State University) , et al.
P: 221 – Promoting student engagement in research in an undergraduate language-development course
An inclusive research project in an undergraduate course teaches principles of research through an equity lens. The project promotes student engagement, broadens perspectives, enhances content learning, and draws connections outside the classroom.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Race, Alexandra (UC Davis), et al.
T: 168 - Studying youth learning about socioecological systems in outdoor ed via monitoring after dam removal
We present research results on how engaging in interdisciplinary community and citizen science in a National Park, in the context of dam removal, supported student agency with environmental science and learning about the socioecological system.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Education and Learning: 1 (Research findings)
 
Revels, Kourtney (Northeast Coalition for Advancement and Transformation) , et al.
P: 197 – Integrating Black Feminist Thought and Community Science to Advance Environmental Justice
We share how to operationalize the integration of Black feminist thought and community science to advance environmental justice, utilizing our research project’s design and dissemination as practical examples.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Research findings)
 
Rodrigues, Sarah ((n/a)), et al.
T: 81 - Meta-YPAR: Exploring the impacts of youth co-researcher engagement while conducting a YPAR Project
Youth participatory action research (YPAR) is a recognized tool for youth advocacy, but few studies have explored its impact on youth themselves. Our ‘meta-YPAR’ approach explores the impact of youth engagement while conducting a YPAR project.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 6 (Emerging work)
 
Safaya, Smriti (University of York; Stockholm Environment Institute at York), et al.
T: 39 - Nurture in Nature for Nurture of Nature: Citizen Science in Hong Kong and U.K. Schools
I share insightful findings and implications from 5 years of research working with Hong Kong and the United Kingdom secondary schools, and reveal how environmental citizen science projects can have a more lasting impact on students and teachers.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 5 (Research findings)
 
Sands-Bliss, Scarlet (Tracking California, Public Health Institute) , et al.
P: 14 – Community-Engaged Design of a Participatory Trial for Climate Resilience in Lake County, California
The CHARM project in Lake County, CA, is a community-engaged initiative addressing climate resilience and health equity. Partnering with Tribes, it co-designs interventions for extreme heat and climate impacts to support the most at-risk communities.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Sanz, Francisco (Fundación Ibercivis), et al.
T: 107 - Analysis of the evolution and collaboration networks of citizen science scientific publications
This study analyzes the history of Citizen Science publications up to 2025, updating a 2020 paper. It highlights exponential growth, emerging disciplines, and global collaborations, showcasing the evolving impact of this rapidly growing field
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Policy and Decision Making: 3 (Research findings)
 
Sauermann, Henry (European School of Management and Technology)
T: 116 - New resource for the community: OA book on How and When to involve crowds in scientific research
New OA book on how to involve crowds in scientific research. It offers structured frameworks, examples from a range of fields, and design templates for project organizers. Covers cross-cutting themes such as AI, organizational challenges, and ethics.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Methods: 4 (Research findings)
 
Schaefer, Natalie (Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center), et al.
T: 30 - Creating Connections at Yakona Nature Preserve - using climate monitoring to engage students
Yakona Nature Preserve is a living laboratory where climate monitoring is used to center students as scientists. Engage students to conduct original research using this pedagogical approach.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 4 (Emerging work)
 
Schensul, Jean (Institute for Community Research)
P: 231 – A MODEL FOR COMMUNITY-LED SCIENCE TO ADDRESS ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE CONCERNS
We describe how community-based organizations in historically-marginalized communities conduct their own actionable research to increase community wellbeing using applied social/science methodologies and data driven advocacy
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Schensul, Stephen (UCONN Health Department of Public Health Sciences)
P: 236 – A participatory model for addressing water purification and CKDu in Sri Lanka
Agrochemically contaminated drinking water is believed to be a contributor to chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in tropical areas. This collaborative evaluation assesses amelioration efforts in SL leading to more effective participatory models
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Schildtknecht, Cara (Coastal Carolina University ), et al.
T: 53 - CCU WATER: A Collaborative Approach to Community Science on Campus
CCU WATER, a collaborative approach to water quality monitoring on a university campus, demonstrates the challenges, successes, and future goals of a community engagement science program with diverse stakeholders.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 4 (Emerging work)
 
Schneekluth, Lily (UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science) , et al.
P: 189 – Key Findings from the MPA Watch Intercept Survey Pilot
Preliminary findings on human dimensions from the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Watch Intercept Survey pilot project.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Research findings)
 
Schultz, Bridie (Sativus Pty Ltd; Australian Citizen Science Association), et al.
T: 43 - Empowering Communities Through Citizen Science Microcredential Certification
Inspired by the need to bridge educational gaps and promote equity, the Citizen Science Microcredential Programme provides recognised certification to empower individuals, enhance data collection and strengthen collaboration.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 2 (Emerging work)
 
Scolaro, Sheila (Tampa Bay Estuary Program), et al.
T: 75 - Talkin' Trash in Tampa Bay
Eighty percent of marine debris originates on land. We deployed trash collection devices to reduce marine debris in Tampa Bay. This presentation outlines the data collection methodology and resources developed to support participatory scientists.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Shibley, Erin (Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Virginia Working Landscapes Program), et al.
T: 112 - Bee-Friendly Beef: Harnessing Community Science to Identify Conservation Solutions on Working Lands
This talk will share highlights from research supported by Smithsonian Institution community scientists that explored methods to support declining pollinator communities on working farms by integrating native wildflowers into traditional pastures.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Scientific Contributions: 1 (Research findings)
 
Shoer, Rebecca (Stone Living Lab), et al.
T: 160 - The City as Climate Classroom: Empowering Teachers & Students with Place-based Participatory Science
The Stone Living Lab Teacher Institute trains Boston teachers in participatory science and place-based learning principles. The course provides the resources and expertise needed to create authentic learning experiences for students.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 4 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Sierra, Mayra (El Timpano)
T: 183 - Engaging Immigrant Communities in Civic Science
This talk will discuss various tactics El Timpano utilized to make civic science welcoming and accessible to Latino and Mayan Mam immigrants of the Bay Area.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Bridging the Gap: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Simmons, Beth (Florida International University), et al.
T: 62 - Emerging Work in Preserving Ocean Life Antarctic Resources through Integrated Community Experiences
Identifies tools, strategies, and outcomes scientific research by after school club members and Antarctic ambassadors. Social innovation and environmental awareness enhance citizen understanding assessing outcomes from Polar regions to Everglades.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Sjöberg, Linnea Marie (Citizen Science Knowledge Center, University of Southern Denmark), et al.
T: 25 - Empowering communities through participatory approaches: Tackling health inequalities
We explore how to tackle health inequalities, integrating citizen engagement and co-creation to enhance societal impact. We share lessons, identifies barriers and opportunities, and fosters dialogue on how to transform health research.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Smith, Haley (NC State University), et al.
T: 93 - Exploring how public libraries in the U.S. can facilitate public engagement with science
We investigate the potential of citizen science programs at public libraries across the US to support science socialization among participants and librarians alike, informing future training and resource sharing offerings on SciStarter.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 5 (Research findings)
 
Smith, Patrick (Horizon Research, Inc.), et al.
T: 60 - An Emerging Theory of School-Based Participatory Science
Participatory science can engage teachers and their students authentically in science. We present a theory that captures the complexity of introducing participatory science projects in schools.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Education and Learning: 1 (Research findings)
 
Sprinks, James (Earthwatch Europe), et al.
T: 50 - A review of open data repositories with the aim of supporting the upscaling of citizen science
Sharing data is key for upscaling citizen science. The CROPS project reviewed existing repositories, identifying barriers including technical, data quality, and ethical concerns. Addressing these will enable wider data sharing & increase impact.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 1 (Research findings)
 
Streit Krug, Aubrey (The Land Institute), et al.
T: 157 - Evaluating and Valuing Civic Science for Advancing Perennial Grain Crop Domestication
We’ll workshop our framework for investigating the value of agricultural civic science for crop domestication, discuss the perspectives we’ve engaged, and invite fresh perspectives about how value and values are engaged in the participatory sciences.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 3 (Emerging work)
 
Stressmann, Franziska (ECSA - European Citizen Science Association), et al.
T: 106 - Building Bridges for Change: Strengthening Europe's Citizen Science Community
The ECS project established a national citizen science ambassador network, and a public library network for participatory science to empower diverse communities across Europe.Challenges and successes.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 1 (Emerging work)
 
Sullivan, Kathryn (Marquette University/Milwaukee Public Museum), et al.
T: 54 - Reviewing the ecosystem of arthropod-focused participatory science
I present a review of what tools have been developed for arthropod biodiversity participatory science projects in North America and what is known about participant demographics in looking ahead to broaden diversity and access.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Bridging the Gap: 2 (Research findings)
 
Syeda, Azmath ()
P: 140 – Guess, Explore, Learn: Making Science Accessible Through Games
Engage with four science-based games on Factorday.com: guess species’ Red List categories, explore city climates and distances, track the ISS on a world map, and learn about disasters in a Dino-inspired challenge.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
Terenzini, John (), et al.
T: 7 - Combining historical and citizen science jellyfish records to inform marine biodiversity management
Knowledge of biodiversity is necessary for effective management of ecosystems, but is lacking in some regions. Combining historical records and citizen science efforts can help fill the gap, especially for under-studied organisms such as jellyfish.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Policy and Decision Making: 2 (Research findings)
 
Terenzini, John (University of Plymouth) , et al.
P: 74 – City Nature Challenged: Reflections on the experience of UK City Nature Challenge Organisers
We will share research findings about engagement strategies, motivations and barriers faced by City Nature Challenge organisers in city-regions across the U.K. Learn about best practice implications based on data and public engagement priorities.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Terracina, Rachel "Ray" (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), et al.
T: 163 - All Eyes on the Bay: Developing a Wide Range of Partnerships for a Wide Range of Data
With unique partners comes the need for unique partnership strategies. Learn how SERC’s Chesapeake Water Watch balances flexibility with teamwork to collect data from across the largest estuary in the nation.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 1 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Thiel, Martin (MarineGEO Program, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Científicos de la Basura, UCN), et al.
T: 119 - Summits for a few or Visits for all? Reflections by a large-scale participatory science program
Scientists visited schools in Latin America that participated in citizen science projects on marine litter, reaching all students who were part of the projects and thereby empowering them to become agents of change.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Education and Learning: 5 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Toomey, Anne (Pace University)
P: 217 – What Motivates Researchers to Pursue Societally Useful Research and How Can This Be Encouraged?
This study examines the motivations, constraints, and influences shaping researchers' decisions to engage in societally useful research, focusing on personal values, institutional pressures, and unexpected opportunities impacting research direction.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Emerging work)
 
Townley, Jill (Eterna Massive Open Laboratory)
T: 41 - Crowdsourcing Intelligent Datasets for Machine Learning
Eterna players submitted 680,000 RNA sequences to a large dataset used to train a new neural network for RNA secondary structure prediction called RibonanzaNet.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Scientific Contributions: 1 (Research findings)
 
Tribelhorn, Sarah (San Diego State University)
P: 214 – Academic Libraries as Catalysts: Community-Driven Research
Our academic library has been working on connecting our community to local research, including public health and biodiversity projects. This poster demonstrates how the library catalyzes engagement, inspiring community-driven STEM initiatives.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Trouille, Laura (Adler Planetarium - Zooniverse), et al.
T: 19 - Enhancing Student and Group Engagement in Research with a Suite of New Zooniverse Tools
Zooniverse launched new tools to celebrate group-based collaborative impact. We share lessons learned and open questions around the use of individual+collective stats visualizations in motivating and enhancing engagement in participatory sciences.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Udu-gama, Natasha (AGU Thriving Earth Exchange)
T: 61 - Faith in Action: Bridging Community Science and Spiritual Stewardship for a Thriving Earth
Faith organizations can amplify community science by uniting moral imperatives with impactful solutions. This talk explores partnerships with faith groups to scale community science, leveraging shared values to advance sustainability for all.
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 1 (Emerging work)
 
VanArnam, Becca () , et al.
P: 137 – Measuring Impacts of Youth-Participatory Science: Collaborations in Diverse Educational Settings
The Spinning Salmon Program addresses the thiamine deficiency crisis in salmon, engaging 3,000+ students. We evaluated teacher-scientist collaborations, identifying successes and challenges to improve curriculum, accessibility, & student engagement.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Vilchez, Amanda (Cornell University )
P: 227 – Participatory Science in LAC: Mapping SDG Contributions via RICAP Network
This poster maps how 560 participatory science initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean contribute data for monitoring the SDGs, highlighting regional capacity to address environmental monitoring gaps.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Research findings)
 
Vilchez, Amanda (Cornell University), et al.
T: 143 - Practical Insights on Reflexivity and Community Building in Participatory Conservation Research
Drawing on decolonial and Indigenous perspectives, the authors explore the role of researcher identity and community dynamics in shaping participatory research. This analysis draws from experiences working with rural communities in Peru.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Vincent , Imani (Museum of Life and Science), et al.
T: 181 - Equity Starts with Applications: Designing Accessible and Inclusive Processes for Community Science
This presentation describes how the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring approached their Community Science Partners application materials, with the goal of minimizing burden on prospective applicants and maximizing accessibility and inclusion.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Bridging the Gap: 1 (Emerging work)
 
Walkinshaw, Bailey (Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program), et al.
T: 87 - Manatees on the Move: Tracking Manatee Sightings in Northwest Florida through Participatory Science
In this talk, we’ll share our lessons learned from running Panhandle Manatee, a collaborative network of partners working to increase awareness of manatees in the Florida Panhandle through outreach and participatory manatee sighting reporting.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Scientific Contributions: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Watkins, Lisa (Washington Sea Grant), et al.
T: 180 - One decade of decopods: Lessons from 10 years of Crab Team invasive species monitoring
Crab Team’s long-term monitoring network and app-based Molt Search program support invasive species detection in Washington, USA. In our 11th season, we reflect on our approaches to build trust in data, promote data use, and sustain participation.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Methods: 5 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Webber, Hannah (Schoodic Institute), et al.
T: 192 - Validating participatory science methods for resource management
We developed Project ASCO (Assessing Seaweed via Community Observations) to address resource management knowledge gaps, and worked with stakeholders to develop and implement method validation experiments to ensure broad uptake of the data.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Methods: 2 (Research findings)
 
Wernoch, Rylee (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, University of Maryland Baltimore County), et al.
T: 174 - Terminology: A Barrier or Bridge for Science and Faith Collaborations
Through interviews with scientists and faith leaders we explored individuals' understanding of words like research and justice. Our findings illuminate shared beliefs and potential challenges that may impact the success (or failure) of partnerships.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 3 (Research findings)
 
Wiens, Kayla (University of Northern British Columbia), et al.
T: 97 - Between Three Rocks and Two Hard Places: What Keeps Community Science Staff in their Positions?
This study identifies the roles, functions, and motivations of staff within Canadian community science projects to improve staff retention, recruitment, and program survival.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Scientific Contributions: 2 (Research findings)
 
Williams, Craig (University of South Australia), et al.
T: 67 - Mozzie Monitors: lessons learnt in the establishment of a national mosquito surveillance program
Mozzie Monitors is a mosquito surveillance program that collects public health entomology data and enhances environmental health literacy. We continue to work on public health applications and development of sustainable participation models.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Scientific Contributions: 2 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Williams, Emelia (Open Environmental Data Project), et al.
T: 123 - Exploring the Community Data Playbook: Strategies for expanding environmental data governance
Unlocking the value of data in environmental justice communities relies on better data governance. This talk will dive into a real case study and examine adaptable strategies for strengthening participatory data governance.
Tuesday, May 27, 3:45-5:00 PM - Ethical Considerations (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Williams, Joey (CAPA Strategies), et al.
T: 153 - Scaling Up “Heat Watch”, a Community-Based Mapping Program: Learnings from Seven Summers
We share lessons learned in expanding the CAPA / NIHHIS Heat Watch program to reach over 120 cities and 6,000 volunteers, reflecting on community science scaling principles such as ease of use, knowledge sharing, and inclusive process design.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Knowledge Collaborations: 3 (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Windell, Rebecca (Colorado State University)
P: 219 – Fostering Human-Bear Coexistence through Participatory Science
We use participatory science to engage community members in a human-bear coexistence project. We aim to assess whether participant engagement improves knowledge, attitudes, and adoption of Bear Wise strategies that foster coexistence.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Scientific Contributions (Emerging work)
 
Winter, Henry (ARISA Lab, LLC) , et al.
P: 88 – Automated Zenodo Workflow for Long-Term Participatory Science Data Storage
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project created open source, Python code to automatically upload multiple datasets to Zenodo using the Zenodo API and is sharing it with the participatory science community via GitHub.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology-Driven Innovation (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Wranic, Angela (Cal State University Long Beach (CSULB))
P: 4 – Mapping and Monitoring of Bats : Student Training and Creation of Virtual Module to Engage Public.
An emerging work creating a community science project collecting data on bat populations with CSULB. A virtual training module has been developed in the form of a StoryMap. (https://arcg.is/O1DSL).
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
Wu, Yaqian (University College London)
P: 238 – Unlocking the Potential of Citizen Science (CS) in Asia: Challenges and Pathways for Integrating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator Monitoring
Citizen Science (CS) has been increasingly recognised as an important supplementary data source for monitoring indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in data-scarce and resource-limited contexts. Although global studies have shown that citizen science data can support up to 33% of SDG indicators, there is still a clear imbalance in its development and integration across regions.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Policy & Decision-Making (Emerging work)
 
Yang, Di (), et al.
T: 165 - Multi-View Citizen Science: Advancing Land Cover and Disease Risk Models with AI
Our research innovates citizen science by demonstrating how multi-directional observations improve both land cover mapping and disease risk assessment through AI-driven analysis of GLOBE Observer data..
Wednesday, May 28, 1:15-2:30 PM - Technology-driven innovation: 1 (Research findings)
 
Yoshida, Maia (BioBus, Inc.), et al.
T: 51 - Youth Local Environmental Justice Program Co-Creation: Collaboration and Engagement Strategies
BioBus and WE ACT for Environmental Justice (EJ) co-created a Youth Neighborhood EJ Program. We share what we have learned about building equitable partnerships between organizations and strategies for engaging youth in EJ research and advocacy.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 4 (Emerging work)
 
Yu, Ho Yeong (Seoul National Univ.)
P: 228 – Can Monitoring Nature Teach Science? A Systematic Review of Community-Based Monitoring in Schools
This review synthesizes K–12 CBM practices, highlighting pedagogical benefits, key design elements, and success factors for implementing community-based environmental monitoring in formal science education.
Thursday, May 29, 2:45-3:45 PM - Bridging the Gap & Learning (Research findings)
 
Yu, Siqing (KU Leuven and the University of Melbourne), et al.
T: 29 - Does the Field of Science Matter for Knowledge Co-Production in Citizen Science?
(This does not allow 250 words.) This study compares two Australian CS projects—Merri Creek Waterwatch (natural sciences) and U City Adelaide (social sciences)—to explore how disciplinary differences shape knowledge co-production.
Thursday, May 29, 9:15-10:30 AM - Knowledge Collaborations: 2 (Research findings)
 
"Zaret, Kyla (Institute for Natural Resources, PSU)
P: 196 – i. Participatory water level monitoring is needed to plan for wetland resilience.
Low-flow aquatic systems like wetlands are not often part of coordinated efforts to gather water data. This presentation highlights why we need these data and seeks advice on engaging community scientists in tracking wetland condition under drought.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Emerging work)
 
" Zeigler, Heidi (Aquarium of the Pacific) , et al.
P: 209 – Enhancing Data Accuracy in Community Science: A Training Framework
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Sea Turtle Monitoring Project focuses on coaching volunteers to enhance participant engagement and ensure data accuracy as the program evolves.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Methods (Stories of lessons learned)
 
Zhang, Olivia (University of Florida) , et al.
P: 161 – Engaging Community Scientists in Mosquito Mapping
This project explores how we can engage and empower community scientists through an interactive museum exhibit of GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper data.
Wednesday, May 28, 2:45-3:45 PM - Technology & Knowledge Colloborations (Emerging work)
 
Zydney, Janet (University of Cincinnati), et al.
T: 128 - Bridging Connections Between Expert Scientists And Student Citizen Scientists
In a study of 38 elementary school students participating in a citizen science project, we observed that it was the students, and not the scientists, who played a crucial role in bridging connections between scientists and students.
Thursday, May 29, 1:15-2:30 PM - Education and Learning: 4 (Research findings)