The University of New Hampshire will offer a professional development opportunity for participatory science project design this spring using a 100% online, instructor-led format. Due to the asynchronous and digital features of the course, we aim for it to be accessible to learners from all parts of the world.
Information session (webinar): Wed. Feb. 6, 12 – 12:45 EST Register: https://training.unh.edu/form/citizen-science-info-session About the course: Citizen and Community Science: Designing Projects for Research & Engagement Do or someone you work with have a participatory science project idea you want to develop? The University of New Hampshire has launched a new online course focused on designing citizen and community science projects from initial planning to project launch. Running for 6 weeks, Mar. 2 - April 13, 2025, participants will receive instruction in defining goals, recruiting volunteers, managing data, choosing technology, drafting a logic model, considering project ethics, planning an evaluation and creating a pitch for your project. This course offers hands-on learning, a step-by-step process, and guided coaching for your project design, offered through an asynchronous, 36-hour format for maximum flexibility. You'll experience the material though videos, recorded presentations, selective readings, interactive discussion boards, hands-on assignments, and optional live Zooms and one-on-one coaching sessions. Instructors include Malin Ely Clyde and Alyson Eberhardt, who have extensive experience as participatory science practitioners, researchers, and volunteer coordinators with UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Sea Grant. Cost: $999 with some discounts available. Successful completion of the course earns participants a digital badge and a certificate of completion. Learn more and register: https://training.unh.edu/citizen-community-science-designing-projects-research-engagement Hear what participants are saying about this workshop: "Taking this course has been a transformative experience for me. It has significantly strengthened my ability to develop, execute, and evaluate citizen science projects. What stood out most was the emphasis on balancing scientific rigor with community engagement, which will be invaluable in my professional work. I now feel better equipped to design projects that empower communities and produce meaningful data. I would absolutely recommend this course to others. For anyone looking to enhance their skills in citizen science or participatory projects, this course offers a comprehensive and inspiring foundation. One specific example is how the course guided me in refining the protocols and evaluation metrics for my projects. These tools will ensure their long-term success and sustainability." - Jóhann, Iceland ---------------- [signature_2600438849] Malin Clyde UNH Cooperative Extension Extension Specialist, Community Volunteers Project Manager, Nature Groupie 225 Nesmith Hall, 131 Main Street Durham, NH 03824-3597 603-862-2166 malin.cl...@unh.edu<mailto:malin.cl...@unh.edu> Learn about nature-based volunteer projects in New England: Sign up here<https://naturegroupie.org/join-nature-groupie> to join Nature Groupie! To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
