Scientists: Get Involved

Community Science is a wonderful way for scientists and other experts to lend their experience, skills, connections, resources and time to help communities address local priorities and problems. Through volunteering, you’ll not only support community science projects but you will also develop new networks, skills, and insights that can help you apply science and make positive impacts.
Each Thriving Earth Exchange project has Community Leads and a Community Science Fellow who work together to develop a plan for a 12-18 month community science project. Through this collaborative process, they identify the specific kinds of knowledge and skills required to do the scientific portion of their project. For example, they may need someone to map or analyze existing data or someone to test air, water, or soil for harmful pollutants. Project teams put together a short call for a Volunteer Scientist that includes the specific skills, time, and resources needed to move forward.
How Can Scientists Get Involved?
Volunteer for a Specific Project With Thriving Earth Exchange
Review the current Volunteer Scientist requests and then fill out our form to volunteer. If you are not sure whether or not you are the right person for a project feel free to email us to chat about it.
Join the Volunteer Scientist Network
Not seeing a project that is aligned with your skillset or availability? Sign up in our network so that future project teams can find you. Please be sure to use an email that you check regularly and update your submission if your contact information changes.
Share Your Community Science Work
The Community Science Exchange is a new platform, led by a coalition of societies and partners, aimed at developing and promulgating leading practices, resources, and information around community science. It includes a peer reviewed journal, resource library, sample projects, and interactive forums.
AGU’s annual meeting is another great opportunity to share your research and experiences with the scientific community. Each year, numerous sessions, town halls, workshops, posters, and more engage with Community Science in the earth and space sciences. Keep up with the latest deadlines and opportunities here.