CCS Resources
YCCS Educator Resources from the Center for Community and Citizen Science
With Youth-focused Citizen and Community Science (YCCS), youth contribute to authentic science. They can do this through data collection, but also interpreting or sharing findings. But what does this mean for science learning? To answer this question, we have been researching implementation of YCCS projects to explore when and how YCCS works best.
Practitioner Resources
Center supports for CCS development in communities
We study and support community participation in science through collaborations with scientists, schools, museums, government agencies, nonprofits, and others. Our work expands ideas about who can participate in science and how to make it impactful.
Access eeWorks Final Products
Researchers from the Center for
Community and Citizen Science identified and reviewed 100 studies
of community and citizen science programs to explore whether they
achieve environmental education outcomes. Read about
the research findings through two accessible papers and a
publication.
New Report: CCS in Oregon Marine Reserves
Community and citizen science (CCS) has played a role in marine reserve monitoring throughout the State of Oregon for more than a decade.
Resources on CCS in Farms and Gardens
Explore the resources, guides, reports and more that feature utilizing ccs in farm and garden environments.
Scientist and Researcher Resources
Center supports for integrating CCS in research
We help scientists build projects that advance knowledge and broaden their impact in society through CCS collaborations.
New Report: CCS in Oregon Marine Reserves
Community and citizen science (CCS) has played a role in marine reserve monitoring throughout the State of Oregon for more than a decade.
Resources on CCS in Farms and Gardens
Explore the resources, guides, reports and more that feature utilizing ccs in farm and garden environments.
Resources for Marine and Coastal CCS
Our list of resources includes our guide and published research surrounding best practices and findings of CCS in marine and coastal environments.
Student Opportunities
Learning and professional experience for UC Davis students, and beyond
The Center for Community and Citizen Science is dedicated to supporting the learning and professional development of students across disciplines. We offer a variety of ways to engage with our work.
Internship Opportunity, 2024-2025 Academic Year
This position has been filled.
The UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science is hiring 1-2 student interns for the UC Davis fall quarter with the potential to extend through the 2024-2025 academic year. Apply on Handshake, Job #9266844.
