[Workshop] Citizen Science

How can citizen involvement contribute to enhancing the scope and relevance of your research?

According to the European Commission, Citizen Science is defined as “public participation in scientific research activities when citizens actively contribute to science, either with their intellectual effort, personal and local knowledge, or with their tools and resources.”

LS4FUTURE is committed to promoting Citizen Science, which is a key pillar of Open Science, providing everyone with the opportunity to contribute to scientific research, innovation, and evidence-based policies. Engaging citizens in your work can expand data collection beyond what is possible with a research team alone, enabling studies on a larger scale. It also fosters public trust and enthusiasm for science, incorporates diverse perspectives into research design, and strengthens the societal impact of your findings.

This event is open to LS4FUTURE researchers and staff of all levels. Registration is free but mandatory, as places are limited. Register here until the 23^rd of October. 

Agenda

1.Introduction to Citizen Science

Maria João Leão, Ciência + Cidadã Program, ITQB NOVA

• What is Citizen Science?
• ECSA’s 10 Principles of Citizen Science
• Strategies to implement a successful citizen science approach in your research project
• Funding opportunities (in Portugal and internationally)

2.Showcase of Current Citizen Science Projects at ITQB NOVA

• Oeiras Experimenta - Elisabete Brigadeiro, Município de Oeiras
• Micromundo@Oeiras - Pedro Matos Pereira, ITQB NOVA
• PneumoFam - Susana Morais, ITQB NOVA
• SeaMic - Carolina Mariano, ITQB NOVA
• SOILED/ Fungi: Friends or Foes - Carlos Moreira e João Jorge, ITQB NOVA
• SCAR – Maria Cruz, ITQB NOVA
• DxHub - Eduardo Coelho, STAB VIDA

3.Oeiras Experimenta Sustainable Coffee Break

4.Getting Started with Citizen Science

• Practical exercise: Co-creation of citizen science projects