Citizen Science Champion Community

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Once you complete the Citizen Science Champion training, you can support your community in your own way and on your own schedule. Goals CHAMPION: Promote the value of citizen science to others CONNECT: Help people find opportunities to participate in citizen science FACILITATE: Gain strategies in facilitating engagement in citizen science. Benefits New skills in community engagement, facilitation, and science communication Connection to others interested in citizen science Exclusive invitations to Beta test new citizen science projects and resources Notifications of new local projects and events near you Access to professionally designed, field-tested presentation materials with speakers' notes, outreach materials, planning guides, and other materials to help you introduce citizen science to others Citizen Science Champion's Certificate and eligibility to apply for the SciStarter Ambassador Program How to Become a Champion Complete the Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial and receive a digital badge upon completion Complete Citizen Science Champion Training and receive a digital certificate upon completion FAQs What is the difference between a Citizen Science Champion and a SciStarter Ambassador? Citizen Science Champions and Ambassadors both help connect people to citizen science and SciStarter using free trainings, resources, and activities provided by SciStarter. Champions focus on learning about citizen science and sharing opportunities within their own networks and communities. Ambassadors take that a step further by serving as more public-facing community leaders. Ambassadors appear in a searchable directory and may be invited to help libraries, museums, schools, and local organizations introduce citizen science to their audiences. Some Ambassadors also organize local events or presentations using ready-to-use slides, talking points, and activities from SciStarter. Because Ambassadors work directly with community organizations and the public, we require a third-party background screening. Once an Ambassador confirms their first in-person event, they'll receive a personalized name badge, SciStarter shirt, and a getting-started kit to help support their outreach efforts. How do I become a Citizen Science Champion? It's easy! Anyone who completes the Foundations of Citizen Science Training and Badge and Citizen Science Champion Training will receive a Champion's Certificate! Have questions? Email info@scistarter.org The Citizen Science Champions program is led by SciStarter and Arizona State University, with support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and in collaboration with Idealist.