Inclusivity – Australian Citizen Science Association

01Apr 2021 by Amy Slocombe No Comments

Picture a Scientist – exclusive member offer

In honour of International Womens Day 2021, ACSA would like to offer a complimentary screening of the incredible 'Picture a Scientist' documentary to our members*. PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all. The first 100 current ACSA members who register will receive their own unique link to a private virtual screening room,…

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…

LGBTQ+ citsci volunteers wanted for survey

Collaboration & partnerships, Inclusivity

Are you a citizen science volunteer who identifies as LGBTQ+? If so, you are invited to participate in a virtual one-on-one interview. Todd A. Harwell (PhD Candidate, Environmental Sciences, Oregan State University) is conducting research to identify and understand the ways in which citizen science projects address the science identity development and community cultivation of their project volunteers with a focus on exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ volunteers. The title of his study is, “Queering Citizen Science: Exploring the Science Identity Development and Community Cultivation of LGBTQ+ Volunteers.” If you are an LGBTQ+ citizen science volunteer and are interested in participating, please visit this link to complete a brief demographic survey. The time commitment to participate in the virtual interview is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. If you have any…

Category: Inclusivity