Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (AAPS)

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.

AAPS is a home for sharing insights from across many related approaches and traditions: citizen science, community science, and volunteer monitoring are just a few. The participatory sciences are expanding the reach, relevance, and impact of science in almost every area of inquiry; in the field and online; through local and global efforts. With increased attention to participatory sciences, AAPS brings depth to how participatory sciences are understood both as public engagement and as research, and shines a light on the integrity and complexity of the practice.