Winter 2021 Series


Presentation: Accelerating the pace of discovery in your project
Apr
29

Presentation: Accelerating the pace of discovery in your project

NASA citizen science, like NASA science, is focused on scientific discovery -- preferably breakthrough discoveries that lead to peer reviewed publications. How can you set the stage for your citizen scientists to generate or contribute to out-of-the-box ideas that take science in new directions? NASA’s own Citizen Science Officer will share the strategies that have made a difference in his projects.

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Workshop: Innovative approaches to train and support volunteers
Mar
18

Workshop: Innovative approaches to train and support volunteers

Join with other citizen science leaders to reflect on the resources and strategies you currently use to engage and support volunteers. Get ideas for strategies you can implement tomorrow, and strategies you might build to over time. Get the most out of this workshop by preparing with the Volunteer Supports Reflection Tool. Come just to listen or share.

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Presentation: Innovative approaches to train and support volunteers
Mar
4

Presentation: Innovative approaches to train and support volunteers

Speakers will share insights on strategies to give new volunteers the knowledge and skills they will need to be helpful to your project and concurrently motivate and deepen their participation. Speakers will address the interrelated challenges of developing skills, deepening understanding of science, and building comfort in the social practices of projects.

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Presentation: Engaging the people you want in your project
Feb
4

Presentation: Engaging the people you want in your project

Whether your goal is to attract more project volunteers or to welcome a more diverse volunteer pool, how you present your project online can help or hinder. Hear inspiring stories from NASA project leaders who are working on these goals, and concrete suggestions on web communications from NASA’s own Citizen Science Communication Officer.

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