WHO: This dynamic, graduate-level virtual course is tailored for Educators, Communicators, and Community Leaders seeking professional development. It is instructed by Sarah R. Johnson, MAEd, through Wild Rose Education. Students should possess college reading and writing skills.
WHAT: Unleash the power of collective discovery in this 7-week asynchronous course focused on Community-Based Science (CBS). You will master the principles and priorities of CBS and actively engage in collecting rigorous, relevant data for ongoing global research. The curriculum involves exploring cutting-edge outdoor environmental science projects, including pollinator monitoring, water quality investigations, marine mammal ecology, and bioblitzes. Beyond practical skills, the course delves into the profound societal impact of CBS, recognizing it as a powerful tool for scientific advancement, environmental activism, and fostering robust community engagement.
WHERE: The instruction takes place entirely in a Virtual Asynchronous Course format, allowing learning at your own pace over seven weeks. The course materials are hosted on Canvas. Optional informal Zoom meeting chats with peers and the instructor are available on specific dates throughout the course.
WHEN: This intensive professional development offering runs for a 7-week winter term, commencing on January 12, 2026, and concluding on February 27, 2026. Students should plan for 30 hours of at-your-own-pace learning.
This course challenges the traditional view of science as an exclusive profession, revealing it as an accessible and vital hobby that empowers individuals to influence critical real-world problems and policy decisions. You will develop essential plans and strategies for implementing impactful CBS projects within your specific context
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