USE C*Sci - The Undergraduate Student Experiences with Citizen Science Network to Transform Learning and Broaden Participation in Science (RCN-UBE Introduction)
Author(s): Heather Vance-Chalcraft1, Allen Hurlbert2, Terry A Gates3
1. East Carolina University 2. University of North Carolina 3. North Carolina State University
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Description
We strive to create a diverse community of practice invested in using participatory science approaches like citizen science and community science with undergraduate students. Specifically, we i) develop and test recommended practices for the implementation and assessment of these approaches with students, ii) facilitate the adoption of participatory science approaches by instructors, and iii) assist citizen and community science project staff in attracting instructors to use their project.
Ways to learn more:
- Visit the USE CitSci Network QUBES Page
Ways to get involved:
At this stage of the Network, there are three main ways to get involved.
1) Resource Collection – upload or use materials (lesson plans, relevant publications, etc.) on our website.
2) Working Groups – join a small group of people diving into a specific topic (e.g., use of citizen science in online courses, cataloging relevant assessment resources) to produce a summary publication, blog, and webinar. Stipends available!
3) Facilitated Discussions – participate in a facilitated group conversation between instructors and project managers to determine the various considerations for using participatory science approaches with students.
At later stages of the network, we will be creating peer mentorship for instructors new to these approaches and will be setting up multi-institutional research projects. See our website for more information!
If you are interested in learning more and participating please join this group or email Heather Vance-Chalcraft. Also be sure to visit the QUBES and Twitter pages.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Vance-Chalcraft, H., Hurlbert, A., Gates, T. A. (2023). USE C*Sci - The Undergraduate Student Experiences with Citizen Science Network to Transform Learning and Broaden Participation in Science (RCN-UBE Introduction). RCN-UBE Community, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/XZQ5-J940