Begin forwarded message: From: Meg Domroese <[email protected]> Date: November 3, 2010 2:11:41 PM EDT
Subject: Conservation Outcomes through Public Participation in Scientific Research - Workshop & Network We invite you to join a growing network to shape innovative strategies for public engagement in conservation through participation in scientific research. Share your perspective, participate in a workshop, and interact in an online learning network. Public participation in scientific research (PPSR) refers to initiatives in which the public is involved in one or more phases of scientific research from defining questions to using results and encompasses citizen science, participatory monitoring, community science, and a variety of other endeavors and approaches. PPSR offers significant opportunities for biodiversity conservation by addressing the increasing demand for information and the need for action. For such research partnerships to advance goals for all involved, it is essential to better understand factors that influence specific outcomes and impacts. See the URL below for more information, to give input via a survey, and/or to apply to take part in a workshop on April 7 & 8, 2011 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to develop guidelines for best practices and identify outstanding questions for advancing conservation science and practice through PPSR. The survey/application is open through November 30, 2010. <http://www.birds.cornell.edu/citscitoolkit/conference/ppsr2011> Thank you! Meg Domroese, project coordinator on behalf of Eleanor Sterling, project PI, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, American Museum of Natural History Rick Bonney, co-PI, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Judy Braus, co-PI, National Audubon Society
