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C*Sci 2023 Virtual Engagement

Posted on: April 27, 2023

C*Sci 2023 will kick-off with a virtual engagement day on May 17th. This pre-conference event will be full of engaging sessions and provide an opportunity to connect with peers in this […]

2023 CSA Board of Directors Candidates

Posted on: April 6, 2023

The following four individuals have applied to to serve a three year term on the CSA Board of Directors starting in May 2023. Members of CSA in good standing are invited to […]

CSA logo of two letter C's, one reversed and slightly offset facing the other. Each C is made of three lines in shades that change gradually from orange to red. Overlayed on the logo, on top of the C on the right, is a computer graphic of a birthday hat. The hat is teal with purple polka dots, and has a purple bow on the top. The hat is rakishly tilted to the right.
Celebrating – and inspiring – growth and change for this Association
Category: Blog, CSA Blog, News, news

Posted on: March 22, 2023

CSA is celebrating a milestone year. It was ten years ago this past August that 300 people, from across many communities, perspectives, and disciplines, sat down together to launch this association. […]

Community Leaders Develop Tools for Equitable Research Partnerships

Posted on: March 14, 2023

CSA is pleased to announce the launch of a new project to establish Tools for Equitable Research Partnerships, with support from the Rita Allen Foundation. This effort, proposed by CSA’s Environmental […]

Disciplinary scientists to share strategies for scientific success at C*Sci2023
Category: Blog, conference, CSA Blog, news, News

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Are you a researcher with an interest in citizen or community science (c*science) but aren’t sure where to start? Or, are you well familiar with the opportunities and challenges of this […]

Screenshot of a presentation slide from the platform Mentimeter, showing a colorful word cloud of responses to the question: Enter three words that you think might describe the heart of this work. The largest response, in the center, is the word science, followed closely by the words collaboration, public, participatory, community, connection, collaborative, and data. The much larger range of words includes many things, including the phrases knowledge generation, ecoliteracy, belonging, place, reciprocity, inclusive, exploration, and stop centering academia.
Coming to Terms: Exploring language and practices
Category: Blog, CSA Blog, news, News

Posted on: December 30, 2022

Post by Jennifer Shirk, Executive Director, Citizen Science Association Throughout 2022, CSA has been leading a connected conversation about the wide array of traditions, practices, and terms that people in this […]

Apply now: Editor-in-Chief and two Social Media Editorial Board member positions open
Category: Blog, CSA Blog, Journal, news, News

Posted on: October 6, 2022

UPDATES, 15 DEC 2022: 1) EiC application deadline extended until 10 January 2023. 2) revised PDF position description now highlights role and compensation options (up to $5,000 annual stipend plus travel […]

Coming to Terms

Posted on: May 5, 2022

The debate about terms for this field is complicated – but also over-simplified. It’s time to find a way forward.

Student Advisor Opportunity, HBCU Community Science Fellowship Development
Category: Blog, CSA Blog, news, News

Posted on: November 16, 2021

The Advisor phase of this project has concluded. Please stay tuned for subsequent Fellowship opportunities. *HBCUs: Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Citizen Science Association (CSA) has committed funds and support […]

CSA Job Opening: Program and Communications Assistant
Category: Blog, CSA Blog, News, news

Posted on: November 5, 2021

Please help spread the word to bring a new team member on board in support of engaging programs for you and others across this field! Image: a cluster of small, red […]