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03Feb 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Citizen Science Bushfire Response Project Audit

Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, Engaging citizens

The unprecedented continental scale of the current Australian bushfires is devastating. They have led to the loss of lives, homes, habitats and biodiversity on a huge scale. In this time of extreme loss, we are buoyed by the amazing response of individuals and communities in this time of crisis. We believe there is a role for citizen science to assist across multiple disciplines, at scale, in many research and monitoring capacities to contribute to important and valuable science that is needed now and into the future. ACSA is seeking to support conversations and plans – both short and long term - that help further connect the citizen science community to contribute to the complex efforts required to learn from and understand the impact of the bushfires (see ACSA bushfire response).…

03Feb 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA Job Opportunity

ACSA development, Conferences

ACSA is looking for a driven, passionate and creative individual to join our team to help deliver ACSA’s 3rd national citizen science conference on the Gold Coast in October 2020. The part time, contracted conference liaison position will work closely with the ACSA management committee as well as the agency managing the delivery of the conference. See Position Description below for more information. Applications close February 9th. Position_Description_ACSA_Conference_Liaison

09Dec 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA Seed Grant Winners

Collaboration & partnerships, Engaging citizens

Congratulations to the recipients of ACSA's Seed Grants for 2019! The Seed Grants were designed as a way of giving back and investing in our members, with two $1,000 grants available to ACSA members to seed their professional or project's growth in line with ACSA's strategic goals of Participation and Practice. And the winners are: Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries - Pupils for Parasitoid Wasps: The 'Pupils for Parasitoid Wasps' project involves school children running insect traps to collect parasitic wasps in their local environment, and being involved in naming and describing newly discovered species. Jodie Valpied - Bachhus Marsh Platypus Alliance: The Seed Grant will help provide the necessary resources to the new Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance community group to begin a citizen science project on platypus habitat health, and to facilitate community engagement in…

15Nov 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

ACSA’s new committee members

ACSA development

At Monday's AGM, the results of the election were announced for ACSA's two new General Members on the Management Committee. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the six people who nominated - the calibre of your applications was outstanding, and we wish we had room for all of you! Thanks also to the ACSA Members who cast their vote. There were 68 valid votes. And now...the results! Firstly, we welcome back Jennifer Loder to the committee. Your commitment to ACSA is outstanding and we are very happy to have you back on board. Secondly, and a big welcome and congratulations to Dr. Cobi Calyx, who will be joining ACSA's commitee for the first time! We look forward to the skills, energy and enthusiasm that you will…

12Nov 2019 by Amy Slocombe 1 Comment

Meet ACSA’s new host

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships

We are thrilled to formally announce that ACSA's new host institution for the next three years is The University of Sydney. The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 and is Australia's first University. Citizen Science is a burgeoning area of growth in both research and practice at the University of Sydney, and one that is set to expand over the next decade. ACSA will be housed with the Faculty of Science, which is also home to Inspiring Australia NSW. This will be fantastic for strengthening our ties with Inspiring Australia going forward. ACSA will also work closely with the newly formed Citizen Science Node at the University, which oversees all the projects across the university that fall under the citizen science banner. The node's co-director, Dr. Alice Motion, was featured recently…

02Nov 2019 by Amy Slocombe 1 Comment

Q&A with ACSA’s Patron…Dr Geoff Garrett AO

Blogs, Collaboration & partnerships

One of our Member's recently mentioned that they'd like to know a little bit more about ACSA's Patron Dr Geoff Garrett AO, and the work he is doing behind the scenes for ACSA. What follows here is an amusing, honest and engaging account of the years since citizen science first crossed Geoff's radar (which was not as early as you might have expected for a Chief Scientist!) But perhaps that is just testament to the times that were. Not anymore! Read on to find out a little more about our Patron. [caption id="attachment_16591" align="alignleft" width="960"] Geoff and his avid birdwatcher wife, Janet[/caption] ACSA: How did you get interested in Citizen Science? And why? Geoff Garrett: To my considerable embarrassment, during my time as CSIRO’s Chief Executive and, thereafter, as Queensland’s…

01Nov 2019 by Amy Slocombe 2 Comments

Voting open – 2019 AGM

ACSA development, Communication & promotion

Voting is now open for the election of members to the ACSA Management Committee for 2020-2021. We received six nominations for the two General Member positions available. The six candidates are listed below - you can find their profiles and answers to four questions about the field of citizen science, together with details relevant skills and experience, here. Alternatively, you can access individual profiles by clicking on the images below. Please use this information to help you decide which two candidates to vote for. General Member Candidates [caption id="attachment_16498" align="alignleft" width="150"] Jordan Gacutan (NSW)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16496" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dr Cobi Calyx (SA)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16497" align="alignleft" width="150"] Jonathan Inglis (VIC)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16499" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dr Maxine Newlands (QLD)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16500" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rosalinde Brinkman (QLD)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2532" align="alignleft" width="150"] Jennifer Loder…

09Oct 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Notice of 2019 ACSA AGM

ACSA development, Meetings and Events

ACSA would like to extend you an invitation to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting of of the Australian Citizen Science Association and elections for two General Member management committee positions. During the AGM we will provide: An overview of our achievements from the year; A summary of the 2018-19 Financial Statement, and An opportunity for members to elect two new General Members to the management committee. AGENDA 1:00pm - Doors Open 1:00pm to 1:15pm - Registration / Networking 1:15pm - Annual General Meeting 2:00pm - Close DETAILS Monday 11th November, 2019 Meeting Room 450 | Level 4 Carslaw Building F07 | Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 (Meeting Room 450 directions) For those unable to attend in person, we will be offering the meeting as a Zoom meeting…

08Oct 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Member Spotlight: Monique Van Sluys

Blogs

Name: Monique Van Sluys Role: Wildlife Conservation Officer Organisation: Taronga Conservation Society Australia How long have you been a member of ACSA?: Since November 2017 Why did you join ACSA?: I have been involved with ACSA since the early discussions to create a citizen science network back in 2013-14. To join ACSA as a founding member was an easy and natural decision. I believe that the wide community should be involved with science for a better understanding of what it takes to create knowledge. What do you love about citizen science?: I do appreciate the opportunities citizen science creates for the wider community to engage with different aspects of science, to foster public participation and curiosity regarding the scientific process. It is inspiring for individuals to make a difference and contribute…

12Sep 2019 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Member Spotlight: Scott Bell

Blogs

A bit about me: I'm Scott Bell, a fifth generation Tasmanian, married, and retired from General Practice at the end of 2006. I was fortunate to be able to purchase 640 acres of varied bushland, close to the coast in North Eastern Tasmania, in 2007. I’ve protected it with a covenant, apart from 2%, which is set aside for a building envelope. [caption id="attachment_16202" align="alignleft" width="300"] Scott with the lighthouse at Tasman Island, where he does voluntary work with the "Friends of Tasman Island"[/caption] Role: Retiree, home builder, citizen scientist, volunteer, community member How long have you been an ACSA member?: I just joined last month Why did you join ACSA?: To share ideas with other citizen scientists, to help me achieve my citizen science project goals How have you used citizen science…

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