Funding news:
Funding has now closed for all regions for 2019.South Auckland
The South Auckland Participatory Science Platform (PSP) is seeking applications . Project teams can apply for up to $20,000. All applications are due by 5pm Fri 3 May 2019 .
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What is the Participatory Science Platform?
All New Zealanders should feel encouraged and equipped to deal with the challenges and opportunities presented by science and technology, and be capable of participating in the debates involving science. We also need an environment that helps New Zealanders use our natural curiosity to interrogate, decide on and make the most of new developments and technologies.
Going beyond citizen science
Participatory science is a method of undertaking scientific research where volunteers can be meaningfully involved in the development and progression of locally relevant research projects with science and technology professionals. It goes beyond the idea of scientists crowd-sourcing their data, to build a true partnership between scientists/technologists and the broader community.
The Participatory Science Platform (PSP) is a world-first initiative that aims to engage communities of all kinds in research projects that are locally relevant and have robust science/technology outputs with quality learning outcomes.
It spans across and weaves together the key action areas outlined in the plan A Nation of Curious Minds - He Whenua Hiriri I Te Mahara .
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Our Actions
What we're doing towards our ten-year goal for enabling better connectivity and engagement between science, technology and society.
The PSP builds on the popularity of citizen science, but re-balances the lay person/scientist relationship through a highly collaborative approach. Through the PSP, we fund projects that:
- are collaborative research projects that have scientific or technological value, pedagogical rigour (quality teaching and learning) and resonate with the community;
- engage students, kura, schools, businesses, Māori collectives and organisations, and community-based organisations with science and technology professionals;
- offer researchers opportunities to become involved in locally relevant lines of enquiry, where high-quality scientific or technological outputs can be created through harnessing the local knowledge and contribution of citizens;
- offer inspiring and relevant learning and development opportunities for science and technology teachers and students; and
- engage learners and participants beyond the school/kura community to reach parents, whānau and wider communities.
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Projects: Participatory Science Platform
See the different kinds of collaborative community research projects that have been funded through the Participatory Science Platform.
Find projects supported by the Participatory Science Platform
