Maximising the Capacity of Citizen Science for Science and Society

A Fenner Conference on the Environment supported by the Australian Academy of Science

When: 23-24 July, 2015

Where: The Shine Dome [1], Canberra

Overview of the Conference

Citizen Science is a partnership between individuals and scientists for investigating pressing questions about the world. The purpose of this conference is bring together the Australian Citizen Science community to share skills and ideas and encourage collaboration. Australian practitioners will lead interactive workshops with internationally recognised experts, highlighting good practice for creating and delivering successful Citizen Science projects. Anyone involved in Citizen Science is welcome to join in – it’s an opportunity to share your experiences, insights, questions and ideas.

You can look forward to:

• An inspiring conference that encourages collaboration and imaginative thinking
• Keynote presentations
• Formal and informal presentations
• Opportunities to talk about your Citizen Science project
• Lots of discussion and interactions with like-minded people

» Program & speakers [2]