The Citizen Science Association (CSA) is a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public.
C*SCI 2022 is an annual event that connects researchers, practitioners, community members, and others to share experiences, ideas, and innovations. Regional events will complement a core central program, providing opportunities to connect with big ideas online and also build or strengthen connections close to home.
The strength of this field is our openness to learning across boundaries, particularly across the many approaches to research by, for, and with members of the public. Whether contributory, collaborative, or co-created, whether called community science, crowdsourcing, or citizen science (or efforts that don’t start with c!), CSA is a place for all perspectives and we want the language of this event to reflect that.
Nobody should have to do this work alone – this is the place to meet new collaborators, gain new skills, and expand your perspectives for the most meaningful and impactful research. We break down boundaries to both challenge and inspire each other in this work. This is a different kind of event, welcoming contributors from all roles and perspectives in this field. Insights from all improve this field – get connected!
A centerpiece of the conference will be online posters, presented in a way that encourages interactions among authors and across the community. It is the goal of the conference organizers to encourage poster submissions from all parts of the highly diverse citizen science community. Accordingly, CSA seeks contributions that do not necessarily fit the mold of posters at academic gatherings.
The call for posters is open now through January 31, 2022.
The core program will feature daily symposia amplifying three important themes that emerged from CitSci Virtual 2021:
- Working Across Boundaries
- Equity and Inclusion in C*Sciences
- The Future of C*Sciences
These themes are intentionally broad. Symposia are intended to provide thought-provoking and innovative perspectives to spark meaningful conversations and deep reflections about your own practice, research, or programs. Panel-style sessions will be followed by topical engaged sessions (workshops, discussions, or collaborations) to turn inspiration into action.