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Topics of the day:

1. Citizen Science Projects (6)
2. My new book
3. AW: [PSCI-COM] Citizen Science Projects
4. The future of science outreach and re-thinking the 'fight' against science
    communication with the public
5. Account Manager - Global STM publisher - London
6. SPEAKER search SCI:COMie Why bother with scicomm?
7. Citizen Science projects
8. Masterclass in essential communications and research engagement
9. Job opportunity - Head of Education & Vocational Training at Botanic
    Gardens Conservation International

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:12:10 +0100
From:    Antonio Torrisi <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Citizen Science Projects

I think a very interesting project was also the "Global water experiment
with hydrogels" organised by the RSC in 2015. It involved schools from all
over the world. You can find a brief intro in this video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MtwSV-VPC4I

Best regards,
Antonio

On Thursday, 15 September 2016, Shruti M. Desai <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

Hello,

As part of Mendeley's offering at New Scientist Live

<https://live.newscientist.com/>, we are going to highlight Citizen

Science projects as a way for people to get involved in science.

Besides Zooniverse, are there other projects we should highlight? Would be

great to have some local ones too!

Thanks,

Shruti

(shameless plug: We'll be

<https://live.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NSLive-Floor-Plan.jpg>

in the Brain & Body area, between Royal Academy of Engineering and

Blackwell's Bookshop)

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:39:09 +0000
From:    Dom McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Citizen Science Projects

Building off the OPAL suggestion from Pam, the Bioblitzes in general are worth flagging up.

http://www.bnhc.org.uk/bioblitz/

Dom

From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pamela Buchan
Sent: 15 September 2016 19:09
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PSCI-COM] Citizen Science Projects

Capturing our Coasts - national partnership project to get citizens taking rocky shore transects to collect baseline species data.

Fraxinus game on Facebook the playing which helps identify strings of DNA coding of the ash dieback disease.

There was/is Whale FM but I see that is part of Zooniverse so you probably have that.

All the Opal projects (spots on sycamore for air quality, lichens, NZ flatwork, new one each year I think).

Pam

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Subject: [PSCI-COM] Citizen Science Projects

Hello,
As part of Mendeley's offering at New Scientist Live<https://live.newscientist.com/>, we are going to highlight Citizen Science projects as a way for people to get involved in science.

Besides Zooniverse, are there other projects we should highlight? Would be great to have some local ones too!

Thanks,
Shruti

(shameless plug: We'll be<https://live.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NSLive-Floor-Plan.jpg> in the Brain & Body area, between Royal Academy of Engineering and Blackwell's Bookshop)

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:06:56 +0000
From:    Jennie Evans <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Citizen Science Projects

Hi Shruti

#BritainBreathing (http://britainbreathing.org/), a citizen science project that aims to engage the UK public to act as 'citizen sensors' to help us learn more about seasonal allergies, is going to be at New Scientist Live too. One of our researchers, Dr Sheena Cruickshank, will be talking about the project in the Brain and Body Theatre at 14:30 on Thursday 22 September.

Best wishes

Jennie

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www.immunology.org<http://www.immunology.org/>

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Subject: [PSCI-COM] Citizen Science Projects

Hello,
As part of Mendeley's offering at New Scientist Live<https://live.newscientist.com/>, we are going to highlight Citizen Science projects as a way for people to get involved in science.

Besides Zooniverse, are there other projects we should highlight? Would be great to have some local ones too!

Thanks,
Shruti

(shameless plug: We'll be<https://live.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NSLive-Floor-Plan.jpg> in the Brain & Body area, between Royal Academy of Engineering and Blackwell's Bookshop)

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:10:29 +0100
From:    Emilie Glazer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Citizen Science Projects

Hi Shruti,

I agree this sounds great. To add a few other examples that are local and
have a different focus to the environment projects already suggested (to
give you some variety), I'd throw in:

The Great Brain Experiment <http://www.thegreatbrainexperiment.com/>, a
series of games to get people involved in science about the 'mind and the
brain'.

Lab_13 <http://www.ignitefutures.org.uk/lab-13>, an in-school space
dedicated entirely to scientific investigation, innovation and creativity,
managed and led by young people.

Sea Hero Quest
<http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/our-research/what-we-do/sea-hero-quest/?gclid=CPzImqbAk88CFXQo0wodjg4BTQ>,
a smartphone game to help researchers understand how our brains navigate
space.

And if it's not too cheeky to add a plug, Dementia Citizens
<http://dementiacitizens.org/>, a platform that connects people with
dementia and carers with the dementia research community. It's currently in
closed beta testing with two pilot research projects, Playlist for Life and
Book of You. As part of the team who built those two apps I'd be very happy
to chat about them further or answer any questions you might have.

Thanks,

Emilie

On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Jennie Evans <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

Hi Shruti

#BritainBreathing (http://britainbreathing.org/), a citizen science

project that aims to engage the UK public to act as 'citizen sensors' to

help us learn more about seasonal allergies, is going to be at New

Scientist Live too. One of our researchers, Dr Sheena Cruickshank, will be

talking about the project in the Brain and Body Theatre at 14:30 on

Thursday 22 September.

Best wishes

Jennie

*Jennie Evans*

Communication Manager (part-time Monday â€“ Thursday)

Tel: +44 (0)203 019 5912

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*British Society for Immunology*

34 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4SG

*Registered charity 1043255 and registered in England and Wales as company

3005933*

www.immunology.org

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Hello,

As part of Mendeley's offering at New Scientist Live

<https://live.newscientist.com/>, we are going to highlight Citizen

Science projects as a way for people to get involved in science.

Besides Zooniverse, are there other projects we should highlight? Would be

great to have some local ones too!

Thanks,

Shruti

(shameless plug: We'll be

<https://live.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NSLive-Floor-Plan.jpg>

in the Brain & Body area, between Royal Academy of Engineering and

Blackwell's Bookshop)

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:22:36 +0000
From:    Mike Shanahan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: My new book

Hi everyone
Some of you on this list were among the 300+ people who bought advance copies of my book through the crowdfunding publisher Unbound. Many thanks for your support.

The book came out last week, and is now available fromÂ Waterstones,Â Unbound andÂ Amazon, etc. Unfortunately, Unbound has only a part-time publicist, hence this shameless plug... I would be grateful if any list-members could spread the word to anyone who might be interested.
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Hereâ€™s an early review from â€˜Godfather of Biodiversityâ€™ Professor Thomas Lovejoy:Â "The complex web of ecological connections between fig trees, tropical forest animals and plants, as well as people and human culture is nothing short of a marvel. [Ladders to Heaven] is a page-turner and a revelation: You will never again think of a fig as just something to eat. There is no a better way to introduce the complexity and wonder of nature â€“ and our intricate relationship with it. A must read."

Iâ€™ve pasted a summary below.
Best wishes
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These trees intrigued Aristotle and amazed Alexander the Great. They were instrumental in Kenyaâ€™s struggle for independence and helped restore life after Krakatoaâ€™s catastrophic eruption. Egyptâ€™s Pharaohs hoped to meet fig trees in the afterlife and Queen Elizabeth II was asleep in one when she ascended the throne.

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Ultimately, itâ€™s a story about humanityâ€™s relationship with nature. The story of the fig trees stretches back tens of millions of years, but it is as relevant to our future as it is to our past.

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:15:57 +0200
From:    Norbert Steinhaus <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: AW: [PSCI-COM] Citizen Science Projects

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:41:56 +0100
From:    Michael Kenward <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: The future of science outreach and re-thinking the 'fight' against science communication with the public

A new discussion kicked off by Erica Brockmeier over on EuroScience "Your
Voice on Research in Europe":

http://blog.euroscientist.com/future-science-outreach-re-thinking-fight-scie
nce-communication-public/

"Overall, the future of science communication needs to be focused on more
than just sharing science. It needs to be driven by a desire to have a
conversation outside of our own research communities."

MK

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:08:21 +0000
From:    Chloe Rhys <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Account Manager - Global STM publisher - London

Dear List Members,

I am currently recruiting for a fascinating new role with a global STM publisher in their healthcare division. This role is based in Central London and is a 12 month maternity cover contract. Please see job details below, if you are interested please get in touch with Chloe Rhys at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 020 3668 6737.

Account Manager - 12 month contract

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with knowledge of STM journals publishing and account management experience, or similar, to join the medical educational products division of a leading global STM publisher. This is a 12 month maternity cover contract, based in London.

In this role you will support the Strategic Partnerships Director in managing the portfolio of contractual content and partner relationships and support the global sales team. You will be the touchpoint between major medical societies and the global sales team. A background in/ understanding of healthcare or pharmaceuticals would be advantageous.

This role includes:

*   Agreeing and implementing plans per contractual account outlining expectations, achievements, current status, opportunities and risks
*   Representing this global company in meeting with societies and publishers
*   Supporting the global sales team with day to day queries
You will be a confident communicator with a record of strong relationship building and excellent account planning. This is an ideal role for someone with experience in STM publishing or medical communications agencies to work in a unique global environment at the forefront of the healthcare community. This is an exciting time to join the company, as they are expanding into supporting their partners to disseminate a more diverse range of content and services, for example, running events on their behalf and sponsored sales of webcasts.

Do get in touch if you would like to hear more details about this role.

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Chloe

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:55:27 +0100
From:    Alexandra Boyd <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: SPEAKER search SCI:COMie Why bother with scicomm?

Hi PSCI-COM List Members

I am one of the co-organisers of Irelandâ€™s largest science communication conference SCI:COMie @scicomie <https://twitter.com/scicomie>. The theme for the 2016 conference is â€˜Letâ€™s not go thereâ€¦..difficult conversations in Science Communicationâ€™. Our 2016 website will be up shortly (2015 site - http://scicom2015.com/speakers/ <http://scicom2015.com/speakers/>).

We are looking for a speaker who has publicly questioned the value of science communication. Someone who is vocal about investing time in public engagement while workloads in research and teaching are increasing AND / OR who questions value and impact of science communication.

There is no point in scientists trying to talk to the public--it does more harm than good - belief of Wilhelm RÃ¶ntgen, discoverer of x-rays. Was he right?

Maybe the hive-mind could suggest a few names?

Great to join PSCI-COM conversation.

Best

Alex

Alexandra Boyd, Project Manager
Public Engagement & Outreach â€¨UCD Research
Room H0.58, O'Brien Centre for Science
University College Dublin
Belfieldâ€¨
Dublin 4â€¨â€¨
Ireland
T+353 (0)1 7162438â€¨
@ucdsciex

<http://festival.ucd.ie/>

On 16 Sep 2016, at 11:41, Michael Kenward <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

A new discussion kicked off by Erica Brockmeier over on EuroScience â€œYour Voice on Research in Europeâ€:

http://blog.euroscientist.com/future-science-outreach-re-thinking-fight-science-communication-public/ <http://blog.euroscientist.com/future-science-outreach-re-thinking-fight-science-communication-public/>

â€œOverall, the future of science communication needs to be focused on more than just sharing science. It needs to be driven by a desire to have a conversation outside of our own research communities.â€

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Dear all

This event could well be of interest to people involved in citizen science

projects -

Challenges and opportunities of analysing ecological citizen science data

Joint meeting of the British Ecological Society (QE and Citizen Science

SIGS), Environmental Statistics Section of the Royal Statistical Society

and the British and Irish Region of the International Biometric Society.

Mon 10 October 2016, 10:00 â€“ 18:30

Cambridge, UK. Â£27.14 â€“ Â£37.76.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenges-and-opportunities-of-analysing-

ecological-citizen-science-data-tickets-27624012164

As for a citizen science project, one I'm aware of (via one of our Fellows

who is involved in the project and through a friend who is using the app):

Cloudy with a chance of pain

https://www.cloudywithachanceofpain.com/

looking at potential links between weather and chronic pain and arthritis.

Helps individuals to keep a pain diary through an app, collects data on

their pain experiences and weather information as it goes.

With best wishes

Scott

Scott Keir

Head of Education and Statistical Literacy

The Royal Statistical Society

12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX

Direct dial: (44) 020 7614 3929

www.rss.org.uk

The RSS is a registered charity No. 306096

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:06:25 +0000
From:    Leonora Neale <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Masterclass in essential communications and research engagement

Dear all,

This year the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) will be holding our annual masterclass for science and communications professionals on 4 October. We'll hear from speakers about how they've helped their charities in three key areas:

*   Making an impact with social media and campaigns about research
*   Internal communications and raising the brand of science in their organisation
*   Engaging with researchers in science communications and mobilising them to engage with their audiences.

The event will cover developing integrated campaigns through to managing internal communications and public engagement projects. We have put together a programme of successful case studies and projects which we hope will inspire your communications work. While this event is aimed at science and communication professionals in charities it is also open to those working in academic institutions or anybody looking to get a flavour of the sector.

This one-day masterclass features a great line-up of speakers, including:

*   Peter Blair, Breast Cancer Now
*   David Salmon, Parkinson's UK
*   Emma Johns, Motor Neurone Disease Association
*   Ben Kolb, British Heart Foundation
*   Vicki Smith, Sarcoma UK
*   Lisa Whittaker, Tenovus Cancer Care
*   Holly Rogers, Academy of Medical Sciences
*   Robin Banerji, West London Mental Health NHS Trust

In addition there will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A, discussion and networking with colleagues.

For more information and to book<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amrc-masterclass-essential-communications-and-research-engagement-tickets-26799389696>: Non-member price Â£318.75, AMRC member price Â£127.50, AMRC member: second delegate price Â£87.50.

Best wishes,
Leo

Leonora Neale
Communications Officer
Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC)

Charles Darwin House 2 | 107 Gray's Inn Rd | London | WC1X 8TZ

Telephone: 0207 685 2622
Twitter: @AMRC
Website: www.amrc.org.uk

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Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:47:11 +0000
From:    Asimina Vergou <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job opportunity - Head of Education & Vocational Training at Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Dear colleagues,

I would be grateful if you will disseminate through your networks this very exciting opportunity for working for Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) as the Head of Education and Vocational Training. The role involves coordination of Horizon2020 and Erasmus plus projects hence the nature and focus of the job requires excellent management, networking and pedagogical skills and offers great experience of working at an international level.

Here is the advert and job description: http://bgci.org/joinin/job/0800/

Best wishes,
Asimina

Dr. Asimina Vergou
Head of Education
BGCI
Descanso House, 199 Kew Road, Richmond
Surrey TW9 3BW, UK
Tel: 00 44 (0) 208 332 5954
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"What is the most important thing you could be working on in the world right now?
...and if you're not working on that, why aren't you? Aaron Swartz

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