Community Science: Advancing Community Priorities Together
Understanding
Community Science
Our world faces a multitude of challenges at the intersection of science and society, from climate change to health inequities to rapidly developing technologies. But too often opportunities and solutions at this nexus fail to center communities that are most impacted and hold the deepest understanding of community needs.
Resources &
Programs
The Framework outlines core attributes and outcomes of Community Science, across its many programmatic forms.
This guide offers reflective questions for teams looking to build internal support for community science or develop new partnerships.
The rubric can help teams plan, implement, assess, and improve their work in relation to Community Science attributes.
The toolkit introduces core skills, tools, and resources for using Dialogue & Deliberation as a Community Science approach.
The toolkit introduces core skills, tools, and resources for community-centered, science-based civic engagement.
Learn about past and current ASTC programs and fellowships to advance Community Science.
Recent blog posts
Empowering Youth as Changemakers: Introducing the Youth Civic Engagement Toolkit from CYESS
Science centers and museums have a unique opportunity—not only to spark curiosity about the natural world—but also to engage young people in meaningful action around the issues they care about….
New Community Science Resources on Community Engagement & Relationship Building
New Community Science Resources for Collaborating with Youth
Interested in Community Science?
ASTC’s Community Science Initiative supports our members in leveraging community science approaches as they join with their communities in responding to societal trends. Sign up to learn about upcoming community science activities, including clinics, webinars, and more.
