Value proposition

We connect people who advance knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public.

The Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (AAPS) is a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public. We are a repository of resources, best practices, and discussions.

AAPS is also the home of the open-access, peer-reviewed journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, published by Ubiquity Press on behalf of the Association.

Our annual conferences bring attention to cutting-edge and evidence-based practices from many contexts, and connect people from across those contexts to highlight areas of innovation, share ideas and insights, and forge stronger relationships and practices across the field.

Join us at our next conference or visit the website to get involved in the community today.

citizen science, professional development, and networking