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

Recommended Readings and External Resources

Document	Source	Description
Community-Driven Research in the Anthropocene	Raj Pandya	A 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 Science	Beier, 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 Research	Israel, Barbara A., et al. Education for Health	A set of recommendations for Community Based Participatory Research	Link
Salience, Credibility, Legitimacy and Boundaries: Linking Research, Assessment and Decision Making	Cash, 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 Collaboration	Union of Concerned Scientists Center for Science and Democracy	A 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 Listening	Karie 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 Solutions	Independent Community-based Organizations (“The ICBOs”) and The Cornell Lab or Ornithology	A 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 Communities	Independent Community-based Organizations (“The ICBOs”) and The Cornell Lab or Ornithology	A 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 It	AGU Sharing Science	Ways to identify and avoid jargon, words or phrases that loses or change meaning when used with people who aren’t in your field	Link
Community Science Exchange Resource Hub	Community Science Exchange	A set of resources and toolkits for doing community science.	Link

Getting Started with Community-Engaged Science

Case Studies

Defining wellbeing one dimension at a time	AGU’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 Studied	Thriving Earth Exchange learnings from New Orleans communities.	Link
Fighting pollution by greening the community	AGU’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 Three	Link

 

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