Resources

This page contains documents developed or recommended by Thriving Earth Exchange to support project teams, or others interested in community science. Check back often as we continue to build this library!

 

Thriving Earth Exchange Community Science Resources

Community Science Principles, Practices and ActionsBased upon an NSF funded-workshop that brought together over 200 people to synthesize overarching principles and practices of effective and ethical community science along with practical actions that individuals, institutions and funders can take.Link
Is it Community Science?An interactive classroom activity exploring the boundaries and purpose of community science. This activity presents students with brief descriptions of a scenario and asks them to determine if it fits within the definition of community science.Link
Ten Tips for ListeningThis blog shares some ideas, coming from our experience with Thriving Earth Exchange projects and from watching people who listen well.Link
16 out of 100 Tips for a Career in Community ScienceFormer AGU Vice President of Community Science, Raj Pandya, shares his tips for pursuing a career in community science.Link
2018 Statement on Integrity in Community ScienceIn 2018, Thriving Earth Exchange put out a statement about integrity in community science.Link
Mapping Your NetworksThis twist on a power mapping worksheet helps you think through the expertise you need, relationships you already have, and where to get started in recruiting participation.Link
DocumentSourceDescription 
Community-Driven Research in the AnthropoceneRaj PandyaA paper published around the time TEX started which outlines approaches we apply and why TEX and community science are necessary.Link
A How-to Guide for Coproduction of Actionable ScienceBeier, Paul, et al., Conservation letters A paper about boundary spanning which focuses on climate change.Link
Community-based Participatory Research: Policy Recommendations for Promoting a Partnership Approach in Health ResearchIsrael, Barbara A., et al. Education for Health A set of recommendations for Community Based Participatory ResearchLink
Salience, Credibility, Legitimacy and Boundaries: Linking Research, Assessment and Decision MakingCash, David, et al., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University A foundational paper about boundary spanning science.Link
Scientist-Community Partnerships: A Scientist’s Guide to Successful CollaborationUnion of Concerned Scientists Center for Science and DemocracyA guide that explains some of the benefits and challenges of community partnerships and offers specific advice for finding partnership opportunities, building relationships with community groups, and overcoming barriers to successful collaboration. Click here for a related worksheet.Link
Active ListeningKarie Tennant; Ashley Long; Tammy J. Toney-Butler.A short article about active listening created for NIH. While it is focused on medical settings, the suggestions and frameworks are useful for any interaction.Link
Meaningful Collaborations: A Workbook for Community Leaders, Educators, and Advocates Working with Science SolutionsIndependent Community-based Organizations (“The ICBOs”) and The Cornell Lab or OrnithologyA workbook for community-based organizations and community leaders. This workbook is a product of research conducted by the ICBOs and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology over three years, focused on how to create equitable partnerships between community-based organizations in underrepresented communities and informal science institutions.Link
Partnerships for Impact: A Workbook for Informal Science Educators and Outreach Specialists Working with Diverse CommunitiesIndependent Community-based Organizations (“The ICBOs”) and The Cornell Lab or OrnithologyA workbook for scientists, science educators and outreach specialists. This workbook is a product of research conducted by the ICBOs and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology over three years, focused on how to create equitable partnerships between community-based organizations in underrepresented communities and informal science institutions.Link
Jargon and How to Avoid ItAGU Sharing ScienceWays to identify and avoid jargon, words or phrases that loses or change meaning when used with people who aren’t in your fieldLink
Community Science Exchange Resource HubCommunity Science ExchangeA set of resources and toolkits for doing community science.Link

Case Studies

Defining wellbeing one dimension at a timeAGU’s Thriving Earth Exchange facilitates a values-based approach to the San Juan Basin’s threats and opportunities. Case study written by Bill Richards with Team Three.Link
We’re Beyond Being StudiedThriving Earth Exchange learnings from New Orleans communities.Link
Fighting pollution by greening the communityAGU’s Thriving Earth Exchange helps the San Ysidro community sequester carbon emissions by enhancing a county park with more trees. Case study written by Bill Richards with Team ThreeLink

 

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