@article{WagenknechtWoodsNoldetal.2021, author = {Wagenknecht, Katherin and Woods, Tim and Nold, Christian and R{\"u}fenacht, Simone and Voigt-Heucke, Silke and Caplan, Anne and Hecker, Susanne and Vohland, Katrin}, title = {A question of dialogue? Reflections on how citizen science can enhance communication between science and society}, series = {JCOM: Journal of Science Communication}, volume = {20}, journal = {JCOM: Journal of Science Communication}, number = {03}, issn = {1824-2049}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-14035}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Citizen science is a transdisciplinary approach that responds to the current science policy agenda: in terms of supporting open science, and by using a range of science communication instruments. In particular, it opens up scientific research processes by involving citizens at different phases; this also creates a range of opportunities for science communication to happen This article explores methodological and practical characteristics of citizen science as a form of science communication by examining three case studies that took different approaches to citizens' participation in science. Through these, it becomes clear that communication in citizen science is '÷always' science communication and an essential part of "doing science".}, language = {en} } @article{WagenknechtWoodsGarciaSanzetal.2021, author = {Wagenknecht, Katherin and Woods, Tim and Garc{\´i}a Sanz, Francisco and Gold, Margaret and Bowser, Anne and R{\"u}fenacht, Simone and Ceccaroni, Luigi and Piera, Jaume}, title = {EU-Citizen.Science: A Platform for Mainstreaming Citizen Science and Open Science in Europe}, series = {Data Intelligence}, volume = {3}, journal = {Data Intelligence}, number = {1}, issn = {2641-435X}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-14113}, pages = {136 -- 149}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Citizen Science (CS) is a prominent field of application for Open Science (OS), and the two have strong synergies, such as: advocating for the data and metadata generated through science to be made publicly available [1]; supporting more equitable collaboration between different types of scientists and citizens; and facilitating knowledge transfer to a wider range of audiences [2]. While primarily targeted at CS, the EU-Citizen. Science platform can also support OS. One of its key functions is to act as a knowledge hub to aggregate, disseminate and promote experience and know-how; for example, by profiling CS projects and collecting tools, resources and training materials relevant to both fields. To do this, the platform has developed an information architecture that incorporates the public participation in scientific research (PPSR)—Common Conceptual Model①. This model consists of the Project Metadata Model, the Dataset Metadata Model and the Observation Data Model, which were specifically developed for CS initiatives. By implementing these, the platform will strengthen the interoperating arrangements that exist between other, similar platforms (e.g., BioCollect and SciStarter) to ensure that CS and OS continue to grow globally in terms of participants, impact and fields of application.}, language = {en} }