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08Nov 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Reflections on Covid impacts to ACSA

By Dr Erin Roger, outgoing Chair of ACSA I remember we were about a week out from our annual face to face strategic meeting in March 2020, when the presence of Covid-19 in Australia made us start to question the wisdom and practicalities of in-person meetings. In the end, we ended up with a hybrid model with most of the committee online and a few in person at our home institution, Sydney University. ACSA’s annual strategic planning days in March 2020 were our first attempt at a hybrid virtual - in person meeting For our annual strategic meeting in March 2021, we again went with a hybrid model but with regional hubs, where people based in the same state or territory met together (where possible) and all of us linking…

16Sep 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Call for Nominations – ACSA Management Committee

ACSA development

ACSA is now calling for nominations for the Management Committee for a 2 year term commencing November 2021. Being on the ACSA Management Committee can be an extremely rewarding experience and bring a great deal of personal satisfaction. There are great opportunities to make new contacts, network with your peers and increase knowledge about citizen science and ACSA. Management Committee Members make a difference in the citizen science space by applying their experience, enthusiasm and by showing leadership. We also have a lot of fun! There are five positions available: * Chair* General Member x 4 Terms are for two years (ie: November 2021 to November 2023). We are looking for people who can contribute at a strategic and practical level to the association’s programs and activities and by building a strong, sustainable and dynamic Association. Specific…

15Sep 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Notice of 2021 AGM

ACSA development, Communication & promotion, Meetings and Events

The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Citizen Science Association will be held on Friday 29th October from 12pm to 12:45pm (AEDT) via Zoom. The meeting will be held in conjunction with ACSA's citizen science conference. You don't need to be a registered conference delegate to attend the AGM but you do need to be a current ACSA member to attend. During the AGM we will provide: An overview of our achievements from the year; A summary of the 2020/21 Financial Statements, and An opportunity for members to elect five new members to the management committee. AGENDA Open Apologies / Proxies Presentation of Previous Minutes Association Reports Election Results and endorsement of new Management Committee Membeers Other Business Proposed amendment to ACSA's constitution to establish a public fund with Deductible…

07Sep 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Seed Grants 2001 – Call for applications!

ACSA development, Communication & promotion, Grants

Two $1000 Grants available - apply now!ACSA is proud to launch it's 4th round of Seed Grants. Established in 2018 we have so far awarded 7 Seed Grants - worth a total of $5,500 - to ACSA members, to help give their citizen science project a boost or to advance their own professional development in the citizen science space.Applications are now open for the 2021 Seed Grants. What’s in it for you? * $1000 to seed your professional development or your project’s growth, or to pay for an open access publication of a citizen science paper. * Exposure for your project and/or organisation. * Motivation to initiate something you have always wanted to do. * Quick and easy application process (online application form). Last year, two ACSA members won ACSA…

01Apr 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

From Seed Grant to published paper!

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Field-based citizen science, Showcasing science outcomes

Primary school sting nets new wasp species ACSA is so pleased that the Seed Grant awarded to Erinn Fagan-Jeffries in 2019 has allowed her to complete her dream project!! Four regional schools in South Australia collected insects using Malaise traps, and all four found and named new species of parasitoid wasp! Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries helping students to check whether there were any insects flying inside the newly set-up Malaise trap at Ramco Primary School. Erinn's paper has been published in Zootaxa and you can read a summary by the University of Adelaide here. Congratulations Erinn!

15Feb 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Citizen Science Lunchtime Seminars

ACSA development, Collaboration & partnerships, Communication & promotion, Education, Inclusivity, Meetings and Events

The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) Early-Mid career researchers (EMCR) Working Group is excited to announce a new series of lunchtime seminars discussing exciting developments in Australian citizen science research. With a goal to unite citizen science aligned researchers and practitioners in Australia, these seminars are a space to advance scholarship, provide support, share resources and advocate for new opportunities. We will hear from researchers conducting citizen science research in Australia, discuss challenges and opportunities we face while conducting such research and offer support for researchers taking their first steps into citizen science. Who will be the speakers? As the seminars are intended to share current research conducted in Australia and discuss its developments, opportunities and challenges, the speakers will be members of our growing community. We have three brave…

18Nov 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Vote for your new Management Committee

ACSA development

Voting is now open for the election of members to the ACSA Management Committee for 2021-2022. ACSA Members are invited to cast their vote for a Secretary and a General Member. These positions received more than one nomination, meaning an election is required. There are two candidates for each position. You can find their profiles and answers to four questions about the field of citizen science, together with details relevant skills and experience, by clicking on the images below. Please use this information to help you decide which candidates to vote for. Secretary Candidates ALYSOUN BOYLE BILL FLYNN General Member Candidates LISA EVANS JOHN RAFFERTY Remember, you must be an ACSA Member to vote! Ready to vote now? Members, click here to access the ballot. To become a member and vote, visit: https://citizenscience.org.au/join-now/. Remember, ACSA membership gives you the…

26Oct 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Call for Nominations: ACSA Management Committee

ACSA development

Being on the ACSA Management Committee can be an extremely rewarding experience and bring a great deal of personal satisfaction. Management Committee Members have the opportunity to make a difference in the citizen science space by applying their skill set and showing leadership, while in turn, making new contacts and networking with peers to increase knowledge about citizen science and ACSA. We are looking for people with diverse skills and experience who can contribute at a strategic and practical level to building a strong, sustainable and dynamic Association, so that it grows into the hub for citizen science in Australia. The term is two years. ACSA is hereby calling for nominations for the ACSA Management Committee. Nominate now You must be an ACSA member to nominate or be nominated. The terms of reference and…

23Oct 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Notice of 2020 ACSA AGM

ACSA development, Meetings and Events

ACSA would like to extend you an invitation to attend the 2020 Annual General Meeting of of the Australian Citizen Science Association and elections for positions on the ACSA Management Committee. During the AGM we will provide: An overview of our achievements from the year;A summary of the 2019-20 Financial Statements, andAn opportunity for members to elect five new members to the management committee. AGENDA OpenApologies / ProxiesPresentation of Previous MinutesAssociation ReportsGuest SpeakerElection Results and endorsement of new Management Committee MembeersOther BusinessMeeting Close Enquiries regarding the ACSA AGM to be directed to Amy Slocombe, National Coordinator via coordinator@citizenscience.org.au RSVPs Please register your attendance via Humanitix here. Please note the zoom login details will be sent to you via email prior to the meeting. If you can't attend, we encourage you…

08Sep 2020 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

2020 ACSA Seed Grants open!

ACSA development, Communication & promotion

Does your project need a little bit of a cash boost? Could you use some extra money to help fund your professional development? In a year where times have been tough for a large part of our community, we are very pleased to announce that the ACSA Seed Grants are back and running for 2020 and we are now accepting applications! Seed Grants of $1000 each will be awarded to two ACSA members to seed their professional growth or their project’s growth in line with ACSA’s strategic goals of Participation and Practice. Applications close Friday 16 October, 2020. Full details, including how to apply for a Seed Grant 2020 and the T&Cs can be found here. We encourage all members to apply. Not a member yet? Join us!

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