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New online classes start: Tue., Feb. 20 or Thur., Feb. 22. 'Introduction to Citizen Artist™ and Art-Based Research Methods.' 6-week online virtual/live and experiential course. Registration is Now Open. Go to: https://lnkd.in/gxNz9sxk for more information and to register. Citizen Artist™ - a participatory science research platform, employs Art-Based Perceptual Ecology (ABPE) research methodologies to study ecological systems change. With a focus on divergent ways of knowing, these integrative research methods are grounded in multimodal knowledge systems, sensory-based learning and framed within ecological and biological principles. Learn how ABPE research methods are used to study changes in ecological systems with application to some of today’s most critical environmental issues. Explore how ABPE methods offer underrepresented populations an opportunity to get involved in science. Experience a small class size with opportunity for discussion among an international cohort.  Contrary to our name, there is no need for an art background or art experience to take the course. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gxNz9sxk #science #research #transdisciplinary #womeninscience #ecology #environmentaleducation #diversityequityinclusion #environmental #conservation #sustainability

The Dangers of Fast Science #DataStorage #TechTrends #ITInfrastructure #2024Outlook #DigitalInnovation #DataStorageTrend #AiREIntelligentFiler #sweden #greendatastorage #AItechnology #datafabric https://lnkd.in/d2N6Q3AH

💡 Is innovation always good for people and places? Economic geographers are increasingly asking this question, in different ways. Christian Binz and I just published an #openaccess viewpoint in Progress in Economic Geography where we discuss the emerging 'normative' turn in research on the geography of innovation. ✔ Lots of progress already on how we define and think about #innovation, #institutions and #well-being. ✔ Also lots of space for further research to develop #geographical perspectives on the complex relationship between innovation and local development. Utrecht University, Research theme Institutions for Open Societies (Utrecht University), Eawag, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University

The Natural History Museum is to #digitise most of the UK’s 137 million national science #specimens to make the #data available to #researchers from around the world - It has received a £155m share of UK Research and Innovation’s Infrastructure Fund to support its DiSSCo | Distributed System of Scientific Collections UKRI said this can support research into new solutions for global problems such as supporting biodiversity and protections against future pandemics. It is also expected to generate around £2bn of economic benefits for the UK through advances such as developing new drugs and discovering sources of minerals. https://lnkd.in/gWa8usM7

"Bouquet, but make it biofouling" 💐 . I think art is one of the most powerful but understated mediums for communicating science. Art is relatable, widely accessible, and let's be honest, far more compelling than reading a research paper. I use it liberally in my quest to raise awareness about marine biosecurity - it engages a wide audience, and the more people who know about marine biosecurity and become familiar with potentially harmful species, the greater our capacity to detect and respond effectively to incursions. . Not only is art effective for connecting us to science, but also to our environment and species. Organisms used in research are often seen as a means to an end - a tool to answer a question. And by that nature, it's often forgotten that they are valuable in their own right, especially if they are small and/or relatively unassuming (as many of the biofouling species we study appear to the untrained eye). . Art provides a means of recognising and honouring the value of all species, great and small, and the environments in which they live. It helps make the invisible, impossible to ignore; the unassuming, undeniable; the (seemingly) sterile, spellbinding. . "Bouquet, but make it biofouling" was inspired by the many creatures we work with in marine biosecurity (let me know which ones you can spot!). Fanworms. Sea squirts. Anemones. Organisms that often don't get a second look, unless it's to say "ew, gross!", or that people (including myself initially!) don't even know exist. What at first glance might look like a bunch of blobs, upon closer inspection is a garden of thriving life. . The coolest part is you can find this beauty absolutely everywhere. They say pest is a matter of perception - well so are charisma and value. And all it takes is a closer look for what initially appears ordinary, to become art. #sciencecommunication #marinescience #biosecurityawareness #biosecurityscientist #scienceart #marinebiosecurity #research #science #art

Creating knowledge together and shaping a better future! 🔬🌍 The idea behind #CitizenScience goes far beyond the generation of new knowledge. It encompasses the active #participation by #citizens in the various phases of the research process in the natural and social sciences and in the humanities. At #LMU, observations of freshwater jellyfish and wild bees, contributions to an Alpine lexicon, monitoring of the effects of climate change, and annotation of artworks are just a few examples of participatory science. The idea behind citizen science is not only to generate new #knowledge, but also to bring science out into society and strengthen the bonds of #trust between science and civil society. #LMUMunich #CitizenScience #Research 👉 More about Citizen Science and how it can be implemented: https://lnkd.in/dbbdWdAv

#citizenscience is personal. Participation is contingent on the citizens’ connection to a topic or to interpersonal relationships meaningful to them. But from the peer-reviewed literature, scientists appear to have an acquisitive data-centered relationship with citizens. This has spurred ethical and pragmatic criticisms of extractive relationships with citizen scientists. We suggest five practical steps to shift citizen-science research from extractive to relational, reorienting the research process and providing reciprocal benefits to researchers and citizen scientists. By virtue of their interests and experience within their local environments, citizen scientists have expertise that, if engaged, can improve research methods and product design decisions. To boost the value of scientific outputs to society and participants, citizen-science research teams should rethink how they engage and value volunteers.

Ratty places – unsettling human-centeredness in ecological inquiry with young people Anttoni Kervinen, Riikka Hohti, Pauliina Rautio, Maria Helena Saari, Tuure Tammi & Tuomas Aivelo Pages: 1-18 | DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2024.2314037 Abstract Posthumanist orientations have underlined the need to foster non-hierarchical relations with other-than-human beings to adequately attend to planetary crises and help life to survive and flourish. Since a posthumanist critique towards natural sciences has mostly leaned on questioning the premise of human subjects making sense of objectified nature, little effort has been made to explore if and how scientific research and posthumanist approaches might intersect and co-exist without abandoning their respective aims. In this paper, we analyse a case of ecological citizen science inquiry on urban rats to explore theoretical and practical opportunities for environmental education that arise from bridging the posthumanist call for attentiveness towards multispecies worlds with. We reconceptualize ecological inquiry as sharing atmospheres with other animals as well as through its material aspects to articulate conceptual tools to disrupt the subject-object division of knowledge creation between humans and other animals. #atmosphere #materiality #multispeciesworlds #posthumanism #SDG4 #qualityeducation https://lnkd.in/gTbdn4yZ

#snsinstution #snsdidignthinker #didignthinking DefinitionEnvironmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental science emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment.What is Environmental Science? Environmental science is the study of the interactions between physical, chemical and biological components of the Earth's natural environment. These components include energy, agriculture, water and air. Environmental science closely examines the human impact on the environment

What often bugs me is the idea of seeing things from only one perspective. This can lead to significant clashes in opinions and thoughts with others. For example, in our schools, we were taught to view science through an objective lens, while the arts were seen as subjective realms. This raises a question that has lingered in my mind for a long time: Is the path to knowledge truly one-sided? What happens when we merge objectivity and subjectivity to understand science? In this engaging episode, Anish Kirtane - an amazing artist and researcher from ETH Zürich answers these important questions. 1. Inspiration Behind Research: Anish shares his journey into research, detailing what motivated him to pursue a career that combines environmental science and innovative methodologies like environmental DNA (eDNA). 2. Synergy Between Science and Art: We explore how Anish merges his scientific endeavors with his passion for painting, discussing how art can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature. 3. Understanding eDNA: Anish explains the concept of eDNA, its significance in biodiversity conservation, and how it offers a powerful tool for tracking and monitoring species. He shares insights from his research and its implications for conservationists. 4. Creative Process in Art: Anish discusses his thought processes when creating paintings, and whether it evokes the researcher, the emotive artist, or a blend of both. We delve into how his scientific background influences his artistic creations. 5. Science Communication (SciComm): We talk about the importance of effective science communication in making evidence-based decisions accessible to the public. Anish shares his views on breaking down academic paywalls and the need for science to reach beyond the ivory towers. 6. Advice for Budding Artists and Scientists : Anish offers concluding remarks and valuable advice for aspiring artists and scientists, emphasizing the importance of pursuing interdisciplinary interests and the benefits of merging different fields. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that showcases the harmony between scientific research and artistic expression, and how both can work together to enhance our understanding of the natural world. #ScienceAndArt #eDNA #BiodiversityConservation #EnvironmentalResearch #SustainableProtein #SciComm #ArtInScience #ResearchInnovation #NatureArt #InsectProtein #ClimateChangeSolutions #PodcastEpisode #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CreativeScience