What is Thriving Earth?Thriving Earth Exchange connects communities with scientists and technical experts and supports them as they work together to tackle local challenges related to natural hazards, natural resources and climate change. Community science happens when communities and scientists do science together to advance community priorities. That includes defining questions, designing protocols, collecting and analyzing data, communicating findings and using scientific knowledge in decision-making. Thriving Earth projects begin with community voice, are guided by community knowledge and end in community impact.
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Join Thriving Earth!
Work with Thriving Earth Exchange to design and implement a 6 to 18-month community science project! There are three main roles for project participants:
- Community Leads: Project design starts with communities. If you represent a community, including local or regional governments, tribal governments, community-based organizations, grassroots organizations or other advocacy or non-profit groups, launch a project with us! We will match you with a Community Science Fellow, who will work with you to identify scientists and experts to join the team.
- Community Scientists: Volunteer community scientists work together with community leaders to address a local priority. Bring your scientific knowledge, network and skills to the table to help refine the project and ensure it succeeds. Join our community scientist network to be notified regularly about opportunities to join a project team.
- Community Science Fellows: Volunteer fellows are the glue that holds together the project team by serving as project managers, facilitators and connectors. Apply for upcoming opportunities to join a cohort of people from all backgrounds and career stages interested in growing their practice of community science while guiding a project from idea to impact.
