Citizen Science Master Class
This two-day event seeks to brings together students, early career scientists, and senior researchers who are interested in integrating CS in their research and would like to obtain advice and capacity building from senior mentors. Invited speakers include Jennifer Gabrys (Chair in Media, Culture and Environment, Cambridge) and Aletta Bonn (Professor of Ecosystem Services, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research, Leipzig). This is a hybrid event and will be held both ONLINE and LO124 at the University of Oulu. This event is co-organized in collaboration with ANTS-Uni Trondheim “ENVIROCENT” NCM-funded project.
Citizen Science in the North
In this hybrid event held online and in LO124 at the University of Oulu, Linnanmaa Campus, co-organized in collaboration with ANTS and NTNU Trondheim we’ll explore “Citizen Science in the North”.
Please sign up here:
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4876E1AADE127458
Registration deadline: 28.04.23
Keynote Speaker:
Muki Hacklay (University College London)
Presenters:
Michael Køie Poulsen (Nordic Agency for Development and Ecology)
Harald Sodemann and Mika Lantzky (University of Oslo)
Outi Meinander and Ana Alvarez (Finnish Meteorological Institute)
Sari Hirvonen-Kantola (University of Oulu)
This event addresses the emerging form of co-creation between researchers and communities known as citizen science. As a compelling form of engagement and inclusivity for societal change, citizen science has emerged as a powerful tool for engaging communities in scientific research, yet its potential in the Arctic region has yet to be fully explored. This one-day workshop will showcase existing work within Northern communities, bringing together several speakers to explore the opportunities and challenges of citizen science in Northern contexts. This will serve as a basis for deepening connections between the work of different colleagues doing citizen science research across the Nordic countries and Europe. Topics include local perspectives on citizen science; best practices from ongoing projects; the use of new technologies in data collection and analysis; and the role of citizen science in addressing the particular environmental challenges of the Arctic region. The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for researchers, students, practitioners, and community members to share their experiences and insights and to network with others working in this exciting field. The event is funded by the ENVIROCEN project (Nordic Council of Ministers) and the Biodiverse Anthropocenes research programme (Academy of Finland).
Detailed Programme
09:00-09:15 Welcoming address
Roger Norum, Hanna Musiol, Thora Herrmann, Anna Krzywoszynska
09:15-10:00 Keynote address
Muki Hacklay | Professor of Geographic Information Science
Department of Geography, University College London
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-12:45 Best-practice-Citizen Science projects from the North
10:10-10:50 “The SNOWPACE project”
Harald Sodemann | Professor in Meteorology &
Mika Lanzky | PhD Student
Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research & Department of Geosciences, University of Bergen, Norway
10:50-11:25 “The CAPARDUS project”
Michael K. Poulsen | Nordic Agency for Development and Ecology (NORDECO)
11:25-12:10 “Saharan dust citizen science campaign in Finland, Feb. 2021”
Outi Meinander | Adjunct Professor
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland confirmed
“Beyond citizen science: Oranssi Lumi initiative”
Ana Álvarez Piedehierro | Postdoctoral Researcher
Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland
12:10-12:45 “UNIC4ER”
Sari Hirvonen-Kantla | Postdoctoral researcher
University of Oulu, Finland
12:45-13:45 Lunch break
13:45-14:45 Panel Discussion
“The future of Citizen Science in the North: how can citizen science help foster knowledge co-production in the North”
14:45-15:00 Wrap up & Closing
Hanna Musiol, Roger Norum, Anna Krzywoszynka, Thora Herrmann
Fireside Chat: Arts and Digitalization
This informal afternoon discussion covers the role that the arts and “the digital” play in Citizen Science work. Invited guest speakers include Juha Röning (Professor of Embedded Systems, Oulu), Ari Björn (Lecturer in School of Architecture, Oulu), Taru Elfving (CAA Contemporary Art Archipelago), and Erich Berger (Director, Finnish Bioarts Society). The event is followed by drinks and snacks. The event will be held in Tellus Stage and Frost Club at the University of Oulu.
Film Methods and Citizen Science
The Citizen Science event on film methods, "Building counter-narratives and working with fiction in environmental justice research," will be led by Amsterdam-based, artist and filmmaker Jasper Coppes. The event will be held in person at Tellus Stage at University of Oulu on Friday 17 March from 9:00 – 12:00. A scrumptious lunch will be available afterwards from 12:00-13:00. This session will be followed by a Citizen Science, Arts and Digitization event.
Registration Deadline 10.03. Register here
Citizen Science Symposium
The Biodiverse Anthropocenes' first Citizen Science Symposium is open to all members of the community inside and outside the university. Welcome to discuss, “Citizen Science: what is doing to and for Science?” The event will be held in person at Tellus Backstage on Tuesday 24 January from 9:00am – 11:30am. Afterwards, we will have a catered lunch from 11:30 – 12:30. The symposia include:
What is ‘Science’ in Citizen Science? A Perspective from Philosophy of Science,” by Jouni-Matti Kuukkanen, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Oulu.
“Citizen science with young people and other animals – Who counts and how?” by Pauliina Rautio, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, University of Oulu & Adjunct Professor of Education, University of Helsinki.
"Citizen science in botanical research and nature conservation: a few examples from personal experience," by Mykyta Peregrym Visiting Researcher, Ecology and Genetics Research Unit, University of Oulu.