Citizen Science Inspiration and Networking Day 2024
On September 12, Scivil organizes a Citizen Science Inspiration and Networking Day which will take place at Lamot in Mechelen. This year, the networking day is in collaboration with FARO, Histories, and the AfricaMuseum. You can expect an inspiring opening panel, a series of engaging talks and in-depth workshops on different aspects of citizen science and a cozy networking lunch, this time with poster session.
This edition we are putting an extra spotlight on the heritage sector. Within heritage there is a long tradition of collaboration with volunteers, whether or not in the form of citizen science. The collaboration between Scivil, FARO, Histories and the AfricaMuseum will provide an inspiring cross-pollination between citizen science and heritage.
During the sessions, researcher and musician Adilia Yip will explain how artistic co-creation helps resonate the musical heritage of the AfricaMuseum's xylophone collection. Maureen Duru, president of partner non-profit organization The Food Bridge will talk about collecting food stories with African disporas. AfricaMuseum citizen scientist and volunteer Frank Simoens will be part of the “Citizen Scientists Speak Out” roundtable discussion.
Even for those not from the heritage sector, there are a lot of exciting citizen science sessions on offer, on topics such as working with the media, inclusion and diversity, examples from health research and from social sciences and much more.
There will be sessions in Dutch and English. The program offers sessions both for beginners in citizen science and for experienced initiators looking for depth.
Participation is free. Are you registered, but can't make it? Let us know as soon as possible and avoid a no show fee (50 EUR).