SciStarter, with support from Arizona State University, is excited to participate in this year’s Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences!
Our team will be busy hosting, presenting, and attending sessions throughout the conference. Below are some SciStarter highlights you won’t want to miss! Check out the full agenda here.
Program Highlights
Tuesday, May 27
Onboarding Research Libraries to Citizen Science (10AM – 1PM): Join Darlene Cavalier, Founder of SciStarter and Professor of Practice at ASU and partners Karen Ciccone, NSCU, Anne Kathrine Overgaard, SDU and Thomas Kaarsted, SDU, for an action-oriented workshop designed for research libraries.
Wednesday, May 28
Interest in Public Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science (10:45 AM – 12:15 PM): Led by SciStarter team members Tara Cox, Director, Partnerships and Emma Giles, Director, Programs and Operations and partners and Clea Montanari, ECSA, Nurfarawahidah Badruesham, Library UiTM Pahang/ Universiti Malaya/CitizenScience.Asia and Vivienne Byrd, LAPL. This session will highlight proven strategies and real-world examples of how libraries around the globe are driving citizen science initiatives.
Thursday, May 29
Stop by the Poster Sessions from 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM to learn about the SciStarter Ambassador Program and Citizen Science Month Outcomes with Tara and Emma.
Be sure to visit us at the SciStarter table in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday and Thursday to learn more, grab materials, and connect with our team!
Science for All Showcase at the World Forestry Center (6PM – 9PM)
Everyone is welcome to join us at this SciStarter-sponsored fun and interactive evening to discover how participatory science can enrich your classroom, library, or community programs. We’ll connect you with expert insights, free resources, and a network of educators and project leaders to help you engage your audiences in hands-on, real-world science! Register here.
We can’t wait to see you in Portland!