[Nhcoll-l] Participatory sciences conference seeking biodiversity talk proposals

[Austin Mast]

Hi, everyone!  I bet that this group could provide some great talks on the opportunities to advance biodiversity science, conservation, policymaking, etc., with what is sometimes called citizen science, community science, or more-and-more participatory sciences.  If this is the kind of thing that interests you, read the call from the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (what was previously known as the Citizen Science Association) below.  Please share with others in your organizations who might be interested. This is a collaboration with a sister organization in South America, so presentations can be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Note April 5 deadline. Thanks!

With best regards,

Austin

Austin Mast — Professor · Department of Biological Science · 319 Stadium Drive · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 · U.S.A. · (850) 645-1500 — Director · Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication · College of Communication and Information · Florida State University — amast at fsu.edu — he/him

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Contribute to a biodiversity-focused programming strand at this year’s virtual Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fparticipatorysciences.org%2Fconferences%2F2024-aaps-conference%2F&data=05%7C02%7Camast%40fsu.edu%7C100d27d87e484a960cb208dc4910fab1%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638465584474194087%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PQTegmMZxazyz1gbB%2FwmH76Bv3TCmh%2F4DYhM2cuI5Nw%3D&reserved=0> (June 3-6). This dedicated event will accelerate global collaborations and actions in this space.

Citizen science, community science, and other forms of participatory sciences are proven strategies for mobilizing both locally and globally relevant biodiversity data and insights across boundaries and at unprecedented scale. These projects have untapped potential to, among other things, do the following:

Address spatial and temporal gaps in complementary datasets, such as those based on biodiversity specimens and remote sensing.
Improve the management of ecosystems and natural resources to advance human health and the bioeconomy. 
Inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of multilateral environmental agreements.
Stem biodiversity loss via behaviour change.
 
In the use of participatory sciences, how can we improve the relevance of biodiversity data for downstream use by reverse engineering success? How can large-scale efforts better reflect local values and knowledge (and vice versa)? What motivations, models, and methods can catalyze partnerships for better knowledge and decisions at all scales?  How do the geographical and cultural contexts within the Americas influence the flow of biodiversity data? What parallels in other domains of participatory science (e.g., water quality) can inform approaches in this one?

Add your voice to this conversation by proposing a presentation by the deadline (APRIL 5th) <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fparticipatorysciences.org%2Fconferences%2F2024-aaps-conference%2F2024-call-for-submissions%2F&data=05%7C02%7Camast%40fsu.edu%7C100d27d87e484a960cb208dc4910fab1%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638465584474205048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0AgO3VKnsTnB0cRo%2FXGjh1IJ4LSdnSWrs56JO1eat1Y%3D&reserved=0>. The submission process is easy, and invites research into practices as well as emerging ideas. We welcome insights into data models, policy decisions, local relevance, and other perspectives advancing this work. We invite contributions from both the Global South and Global North, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We are planning to make translation services available for event sessions in this strand, and offer globally-equitable registration pricing.

Learn what virtual presentations look like at this event <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fparticipatorysciences.org%2F2024%2F02%2F07%2Fwhat-to-expect-from-caps-virtual-presentations%2F&data=05%7C02%7Camast%40fsu.edu%7C100d27d87e484a960cb208dc4910fab1%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638465584474214988%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bRfsYIdVFHs8t9V24YW5zzyiHx81msfqnk%2BChUyLJw8%3D&reserved=0>, and ways your presentation will contribute to dynamic, engaged discussions. 

Organization for this strand is being supported by the Ibero-American Network of Participatory Science, the Florida State University (FSU) office of iDigBio, and FSU’s Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication. 

Questions?  Please contact events at citizenscience.org <mailto:events at citizenscience.org>
*CAPS is the conference of the newly-renamed Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences, with the strength and history of events previously known as C*Sci or CitSci - engaging ideas core to all forms of participatory sciences.




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