Services

Designing, planning, and implementing Citizen Science projects may be challenging, especially when approaching participatory methods for the first time. At Citizen Science Zurich we are here to help and support you with numerous services, covering all aspects from conception to implementation. You can be an academic researcher, a student, a civil society organization, or an engaged citizen. In all cases, do not hesitate to contact us at info@citizenscience.ch .  Our services are here for you.

We offer consultations on your existing projects or your project ideas. During an initial consultation, we’ll explore together some general aspects of your project, answer your questions, and assess if and how we can best support you with your idea. In particular, we have extensive experience in the following areas:

• Impact-oriented planning (How do I achieve impact?)
• Community Management (How do I reach out to participants, how do I involve and motivate them?)
• Project and protocol design (What should I do in practice?)
• Citizen Science Tools (What tools are available, and which ones make sense for my project?)
• Public communication (How do I communicate about my project and its achievements?)
• Evaluation (How do I measure the success of my project?)

Are you looking for a reliable partner with expertise in Citizen Science? We are always interested in project collaborations! This includes collaborating in existing projects or participating in national and international consortia that are applying for new funding. We have vast experience in collaborating with individual researchers, with large EU-funded consortia, and with other externally funded research projects.

Citizen Science projects often rely on (digital) technology to engage participants, collect data, and support scientific observations. We help project organizers select, configure, and deploy the most appropriate solutions for their projects, from participation platforms and mobile data collection tools to sensors and open hardware. Whether you are looking for an existing solution or need advice on integrating different technologies, we help you identify practical, sustainable, and user-friendly options.

We can assist you with:

• Digital analysis platforms – we help you identify, configure, and customize the most suitable solutions for your project, making the best use of existing, well-established tools.
• Digital data collection – we support you in setting up digital tools for data collection (smartphone apps) and in creating workflows that ensure reliable data collection while reducing technical barriers for participants.
• Sensors and open hardware – for measurements using low-cost, DIY sensors, we can help you find practical and sustainable hardware solutions based on open-source scientific instruments.

Are you planning a course for citizens or researchers, looking to integrate Citizen Science into a seminar, or interested in experimenting with a new learning format? We support organizations and projects in designing engaging learning experiences around Citizen Science and participatory approaches, including customized courses and e-learning modules. Our existing offerings  – especially our e-learning course “Discover Citizen Science” – provide examples of what such formats can look like.

Whether building a community, connecting relevant stakeholders, or facilitating participatory processes, we help you bring the right people together and foster successful collaboration within your Citizen Science project. Are you planning to organize a workshop where you’ll work together with citizens, practitioners, or researchers to develop something, but aren’t sure how to structure it? We can help you design co-creation processes and facilitate workshops for you! Or we can connect you with experts from our network who have the relevant expertise.

Is your project still missing that certain something? A strong visual design and clear message are key to reaching and engaging your audience. We create illustrations and design flyers, posters, and brochures that communicate your project and its key messages in an accessible and visually engaging way.

Would you like to understand how successful your project has been and what impact it has achieved? We can help you design and carry out an evaluation, including participatory approaches that involve community members in the process.