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Are you a researcher engaging (or interested in engaging) the public in scientific research? Then the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) is for you. This conference focuses on all of the hidden hard work it takes to make the science happen, giving you the skills you need to take your project to the next level. At CAPS you can… At a special C*Sci 2023 session, NASA-funded scientists and collaborators discuss strategies for scientific success with panel moderator, NASA citizen science program officer, Marc Kuchner (far right). Share your successes and challenges. We welcome presentations of research findings*, published or…

Are you a community leader who is leveraging community-led scientific research to address local priorities?  Then the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) is the perfect place to share about your work and find connections and inspiration that can boost your impact. This conference offers a supportive environment to talk about the challenges and opportunities you encounter in this work with colleagues from across the US and beyond. At CAPS you can… North Carolina community leader, Sala Faruq, presenting on a community led initiative, Nature Justice, at the 2019 conference. Photo ©Marilu Lopez Fretts. Find collaborators who are as committed…

Are you looking for connections and inspiration to boost your career in the participatory sciences? Then the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) is for you.  This conference is the premiere annual gathering of scholars, practitioners, and facilitators in this field with sessions designed for students, early career, and career transitioning people like you. At CAPS you can… Graduate student Deja Perkins sharing during a fishbowl symposium on co-developing a research agenda for the next 10 years at C*Sci 2023. Connect with others who have shared interests, challenges, and aspirations. There will be designated lunch meetups with other graduate students,…