Webinar – Effective Communication in Citizen Science projects
LIBER – SciStarter Webinar – Effective Communication in Citizen Science projects
The LIBER Citizen Science Working Group and SciStarter are organising a new webinar series that will provide more tips and tricks for libraries to engage in Citizen Science.
Well-designed communication strategies are necessary to motivate citizens to get involved in a Citizen Science project, and to maintain their interest in the long run. Indeed, sustained engagement is critical for the success of any Citizen Science project. Effective communication helps to establish connections, fosters belonging and makes the project more rewarding for all parties involved. If communication contributes to a better understanding of the project, clarifies the message during training activities, it will ultimately enhance the quality of research results.
Two-way interaction is at the core of Citizen Science projects, the idea being that non-professional scientists collaborate with researchers on an equal footing. Communication is key to creating this kind of collaboration. If we want to bridge the gap between science and society and bring research closer to the public, we have to invest in communication. This also means that we have to be aware of our own unconscious biases.
Carina Veeckman (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and Frank Kupper together with Sem Barendse (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) will share best practices and will show the potential of dialogue techniques for the development of Citizen Science.
Participation is open and available to all. The webinar is aimed at those interested in Citizen Science and its application in academic libraries.
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