Citizen science training
Among other services, Fundación Ibercivis provides training for organisations and groups who want to get started with citizen science methodologies or explore some of their aspects in more depth. Below is a fully flexible programme that can be tailored to the needs of the organisations or communities requesting it.
Objectives
Understand
The fundamentals of citizen science and its importance in scientific research.
Identify
Opportunities to bring citizen science elements into research projects.
Explore
Practical tools, platforms and methodologies for developing citizen science initiatives.
Apply
The knowledge gained to the design of specific projects.
Learn about
Success stories and good practice in citizen science in Spain and Europe.
Expected outcomes
A viable draft citizen science project aligned with each participant’s goals.
Knowledge that can be applied in future research and collaborations.
Links with citizen science networks in Spain and Europe.
Certification. A certificate issued by Ibercivis and/or the co-organising body, where applicable, on completion of the course.
Programme
Below is a proposed programme with adaptable features.
Number of modules or sessions: adaptable
Length: adaptable
Format: in person or online
Number of attendees: adaptable
Scheduling: adaptable
Introduction to citizen science
Definition, principles and benefits of citizen science. History and evolution of the concept. Citizen science in the Spanish and European context: key networks, policies and resources. Types and formats of participation throughout the research cycle (hypotheses, data collection and analysis, etc.). Impacts of citizen science. Using digital tools for public participation in real experiments. Exploring projects on platforms such as citizenscience.eu and ciencia-ciudadana.es. Key elements of project design: objectives, stakeholders, methodology, communication and evaluation. Ethical management of data, privacy and participation. Inclusion, accessibility and sustainability in citizen science. Designing a draft project tailored to each participant’s discipline.
Methodology
A theoretical and practical approach: conceptual foundations, practical exercises and group discussions. First-hand contact with key stakeholders and projects. Supplementary materials: guides, articles, web resources and reading lists.
Mentoring
An optional mentoring plan to follow up on project design (subject to scheduling and availability).
The programme shown here is indicative. You can contact info@ibercivis.es for more information.