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.

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Becoming a part of our communications is a great way to see what we are up to from afar if you’re pressed for time. Sign up for our newsletter, interest lists, and/or listservs here. You can also find us on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Collabinar Series

We developed the CCS Collabinar as a way to collaborate with others on exciting challenges and opportunities in community and citizen science. This occasional, informal series provides a space for people to both present their work and engage with others. Our presenters will give brief presentations, but the focus is on working through challenges, design opportunities, mutual learning, and exploring potential collaboration. These events are open to all. See our upcoming events here.

Lab Group

The Center’s Lab Group meets weekly to discuss a wide range of topics, including community and citizen science, environmental and science education, conservation, and environmental justice. Sessions may involve a formal presentation, or collaborative discussion. This is a great venue to gain constructive feedback or advice on your work, or to learn about what’s going on at the Center! These meetings are open to all. For more information on the Lab Group, please contact us.

Internships

The Center frequently offers internships for students at UC Davis. Student interns complete tasks that support the Center’s research projects and programming. Interns receive mentorship from staff to gain professional experience in working with a team, properly using communication tools, coordinating tasks within deadlines, and developing project management skills. Interns have the opportunity to lead aspects of projects that result in conference presentations, posters, or other products. Open undergraduate internships will be posted here. Graduate internships may be available by special request, please contact us.

Graduate students

Prospect graduate students interested in our work can primarily get involved with us through the UC Davis School of Education. Graduate student opportunities through other UC Davis departments are considered by special request. For more information about graduate student opportunities, please contact us.

Fellowship

The Community and Citizen Science in Conservation Fellowship supports UC Davis graduate students across disciplines to integrate participatory methods in their research. Find the latest updates by visiting our Fellowship page.