Tag: CAPS2026

Looking to define yourself as a participatory science professional? Consider these sessions at at CAPS 2026, May 26-29. >>Full program here. Professional Pathways in Informal STEM Learning: Tools for your participatory science careerCollaborative Session [Tuesday, May 26, 1:15 PM]Professional Pathways is a new suite of tools that can help you identify and develop professional competencies for a career in an Informal STEM Learning (ISL) setting. In this session, participants will reflect on their own professional skills and knowledge by exploring two tools–the Framework and the Self-Assessment. From there, participants will engage in a broader discussion connecting these tools to participatory science.…

Wondering how participatory sciences can promote civic engagement? Then check out the following sessions at CAPS 2026, May 26-29. >>Full program here. Building from the Ground up: Civic Engagement through Community ScienceCollaborative Session [Thursday, May 28, 1:15 PM]This session equips participants to identify and address civic priorities collaboratively with community. We'll share ASTC research on public perceptions of science, then introduce practical tools from our Community Science initiative. Learn how to start with what communities care about and connect science to issues that matter locally.Convener: Naomi Wallace (Association of Science and Technology Centers)Co-presenters: Eve Klein (Association of Science and Technology…