Accelerating environmental challenges require collaborative efforts from scientists, policymakers, local communities, and individuals from all backgrounds. Community and citizen science (CCS) promotes engagement and collaboration with the public as a central, integrating component of research.

The Center for Community and Citizen Science helps researchers and members of the public use the tools of science to collaboratively address environmental problems locally, regionally, and globally. Our research and programming deepens learning, enhances scientific research, and benefits communities.

As a university-based research center focused on CCS, we work both inside and outside of academia. We work in myriad contexts, from urban to rural, in sites such as prisons, museums, and schools, including Title I and continuation schools, and a school for the deaf and hard of hearing. We work with governments, Tribes, community-based organizations, land trusts, and professional science organizations. We listen and learn in these contexts, and build bridges between them. 

If your organization is interested in partnering with the Center, please contact us. Consider helping us sustain this important work by donating today.