MIGRANTS' CITIZEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
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The term “citizen science” can unintentionally create a sense of exclusion for people who are not citizens of the country where research takes place. For migrants, this can reinforce the perception that science is something they participate in only as observers rather than as contributors. MCSA therefore places particular emphasis on migrant participation in citizen science and on creating opportunities for migrants to contribute their knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and skills to scientific activities.
Migrants bring experiences shaped by different cultural, social, geographical, and educational contexts. These perspectives can broaden the questions researchers ask, strengthen understanding of issues affecting diverse communities, and contribute to the development of knowledge that reflects a wider range of experiences. Participation in citizen science can also provide opportunities for migrants to build connections with researchers, institutions, and other members of society, supporting greater social interaction and inclusion.
In Norway and across Europe, migrant participation can contribute to research and citizen science activities addressing issues such as environment and sustainability, health, education, social justice, and community development. The involvement of migrants is particularly relevant when research concerns communities in which they live, work, and participate, as their experiences can provide perspectives that may otherwise be overlooked.
MCSA promotes migrant involvement as part of its commitment to inclusive and equitable research practices. We believe that diversity in participation can strengthen the knowledge produced through citizen science and help ensure that different experiences and perspectives are considered in research and related decision-making.
By supporting greater participation of migrants in citizen science, MCSA seeks to strengthen the relationship between science, society, and policy. This can create opportunities for migrants to contribute to knowledge that affects their communities while also benefiting wider society. In this way, citizen science can become a space where different forms of knowledge and experience come together to address shared challenges and contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and just society.
All About Citizen Science
Explainer video:
What is citizen science?
"This animation provides a brief and engaging introduction to citizen science approaches in prevention, and is aimed at anyone wanting to find out more about citizen science and the opportunities and benefits of these approaches in research, policy and practice in prevention."
The video "Explainer Video: What is citizen science" was published by The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre on YouTube.
The Awesome Power of
Citizen Science
The SciStarter | SciShow
"You don't have to be a professional scientist to make a contribution to our collective knowledge."
The video "The Awesome Power of Citizen Science" was published by SciShow on YouTube.
EU - Citizen.Science
Project
"Over 36 months, the EU-Citizen.Science project has successfully built a knowledge hub for citizen science in Europe. But we have done way more than that! From a collaboration with the most relevant citizen science actors in Europe that has led to the development of international events, to the production of more than 20 citizen science training modules, the community built around the EU-Citizen.Science platform is growing."
The video "EU - Citizen.Science Project" was published by European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) on YouTube.
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