🎈 Public Lab: Revisions for 'Events'

Revisions for Events

96 CURRENT	bhamster	August 03, 2022 20:18 \| over 2 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Time (convert meeting times to your local timezone here). Click here to add this event calendar to your own Google Calendar. Follow the `events` tag to receive email updates when new events are posted on PublicLab.org. Follow Events Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regularly-scheduled calls for people to connect, with both online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls Every Tuesday at 3pm Eastern Time, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. (See this meeting time in your local timezone here). Open Calls can cover a variety of planned and spontaneous topics, from "Public Lab 101" for welcoming newcomers to the community, to education, hardware and kits, organizing, and environmental topics. Anyone is welcome to drop in any week and say hello, ask questions, or workshop a community science project. Check out the calendar of events above for upcoming Open Calls you might be interested in joining! You can find the link to join the call in the calendar event or here. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising in 2023! More on Public Lab Events About Public Lab Events Recently Posted Events Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
95	bhamster	August 03, 2022 20:09 \| over 2 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Time (convert meeting times to your local timezone here). Click here to add this event calendar to your own Google Calendar. Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regularly-scheduled calls for people to connect, with both online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls Every Tuesday at 3pm Eastern Time, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. (See this meeting time in your local timezone here). Open Calls can cover a variety of planned and spontaneous topics, from "Public Lab 101" for welcoming newcomers to the community, to education, hardware and kits, organizing, and environmental topics. Anyone is welcome to drop in any week and say hello, ask questions, or workshop a community science project. Check out the calendar of events above for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! You can also follow the `events` tag to receive email updates when new events are posted on PublicLab.org. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising in 2023! More on Public Lab Events About Public Lab Events Recently Posted Events Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
94	bhamster	May 18, 2022 22:09 \| over 2 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls: Every Tuesday, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. There are several topics that are covered in these calls. You can learn more about them below and look on the calendar for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! The call is hosted at 3pm Eastern Time (see this meeting time in your local timezone here). Public Lab 101: this style of Open Call is aimed at welcoming newcomers to Public Lab, and helping people get acquainted with the community and resources available. This call might be for you if you're new to the website, are looking for an orientation, are looking for materials or information, or are generally interested in how people share and collaborate across Public Lab. Public Lab 101 calls are normally held the first Tuesday of every month, see the calendar below for details on the next 101 call. Topic Based Calls: Land, Air, Water and Organizing are the major topic areas managed by the Research Team at Public Lab. Each month we take up one of these topics to orient people to successful campaigns and research methods. Calls are hosted by Public Lab staff and, when possible, Research Curation Fellows. Open Space Calls: This calls is for anyone interested in connecting with others at Public Lab. We use this time to brainstorm, workshop projects, connect on hot topics, help in the getting started moments, and otherwise chat! Drop in and say hello! Live Builds and Guest Panels: Occasionally we use the Open Call time slot to host Guest Panels on topics of interest and Live Build events with Public Lab tools and technology. Follow the calendar below to get updates on our upcoming events! Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising before the end of 2022! Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Time (convert meeting times to your local timezone here). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
93	stevie	April 15, 2022 13:44 \| over 2 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls: Every Tuesday, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. There are several topics that are covered in these calls. You can learn more about them below and look on the calendar for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, March 13- November 6). Public Lab 101: this style of Open Call is aimed at welcoming newcomers to Public Lab, and helping people get acquainted with the community and resources available. This call might be for you if you're new to the website, are looking for an orientation, are looking for materials or information, or are generally interested in how people share and collaborate across Public Lab. Public Lab 101 calls are normally held the first Tuesday of every month, see the calendar below for details on the next 101 call. Topic Based Calls: Land, Air, Water and Organizing are the major topic areas managed by the Research Team at Public Lab. Each month we take up one of these topics to orient people to successful campaigns and research methods. Calls are hosted by Public Lab staff and, when possible, Research Curation Fellows. Open Space Calls: This calls is for anyone interested in connecting with others at Public Lab. We use this time to brainstorm, workshop projects, connect on hot topics, help in the getting started moments, and otherwise chat! Drop in and say hello! Live Builds and Guest Panels: Occasionally we use the Open Call time slot to host Guest Panels on topics of interest and Live Build events with Public Lab tools and technology. Follow the calendar below to get updates on our upcoming events! Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising before the end of 2022! Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
92	liz	March 01, 2022 20:25 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls: Every Tuesday, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. There are several topics that are covered in these calls. You can learn more about them below and look on the calendar for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). Public Lab 101: this style of Open Call is aimed at welcoming newcomers to Public Lab, and helping people get acquainted with the community and resources available. This call might be for you if you're new to the website, are looking for an orientation, are looking for materials or information, or are generally interested in how people share and collaborate across Public Lab. Public Lab 101 calls are normally held the first Tuesday of every month, see the calendar below for details on the next 101 call. Topic Based Calls: Land, Air, Water and Organizing are the major topic areas managed by the Research Team at Public Lab. Each month we take up one of these topics to orient people to successful campaigns and research methods. Calls are hosted by Public Lab staff and, when possible, Research Curation Fellows. Open Space Calls: This calls is for anyone interested in connecting with others at Public Lab. We use this time to brainstorm, workshop projects, connect on hot topics, help in the getting started moments, and otherwise chat! Drop in and say hello! Live Builds and Guest Panels: Occasionally we use the Open Call time slot to host Guest Panels on topics of interest and Live Build events with Public Lab tools and technology. Follow the calendar below to get updates on our upcoming events! Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising before the end of 2022! Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
91	stevie	March 01, 2022 19:47 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls Every Tuesday, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. There are several topics that are covered in these calls. You can learn more about them below and look on the calendar for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). Public Lab 101: this style of Open Call is aimed at welcoming newcomers to Public Lab, and helping people get acquainted with the community and resources available. This call might be for you if you're new to the website, are looking for an orientation, are looking for materials or information, or are generally interested in how people share and collaborate across Public Lab. Public Lab 101 calls are normally held the first Tuesday of every month, see the calendar below for details on the next 101 call. Topic Based Calls: Land, Air, Water and Organizing are the major topic areas Public Lab covers in our regular Research Area Review cycle. This means, each topic gets a thorough review on a rotating schedule every year. But what about connecting with people on the topics that aren't currently being covered by the Research Area Review? Topic Based Calls are aimed at just that! Topic based calls rotate monthly and are hosted by Public Lab staff and, when possible, Research Curation Fellows. Open Space Calls This calls is for anyone interested in connecting with others at Public Lab. We use this time to workshop projects, connect on hot topics, help in the getting started moments, and otherwise chat! Drop in and say hello! Live Builds and Guest Panels Occasionally we use the Open Call time slot to host Guest Panels on topics of interest and Live Build events with Public Lab tools and technology. Follow the calendar below to get updates on our upcoming events! Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising before the end of 2022! Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
90	stevie	March 01, 2022 19:45 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Open Calls Every Tuesday, Public Lab hosts a call for anyone to join. There are several topics that are covered in these calls. You can learn more about them below and look on the calendar for upcoming topics you might be interested in joining! The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). Public Lab 101: this style of Open Call is aimed at welcoming newcomers to Public Lab, and helping people get acquainted with the community and resources available. This call might be for you if you're new to the website, are looking for an orientation, are looking for materials or information, or are generally interested in how people share and collaborate across Public Lab. Public Lab 101 calls are normally held the first Tuesday of every month, see the calendar below for details on the next 101 call. Topic Based Calls: Land, Air, Water and Organizing are the major topic areas Public Lab covers in our regular Research Area Review cycle. This means, each topic gets a thorough review on a rotating schedule every year. But what about connecting with people on the topics that aren't currently being covered by the Research Area Review? Topic Based Calls are aimed at just that! Topic based calls rotate monthly, so you're never more than a couple months out from connecting with someone on Air, Land, Water or Organizing issues. They're staffed by Public Lab staff and, when possible, Research Curation Fellows and joined by anyone interested in the topic being covered! Open Space Calls This calls is for anyone interested in connecting with others at Public Lab. We use this time to workshop projects, connect on hot topics, help in the getting started moments, and otherwise chat! Drop in and say hello! Live Builds and Guest Panels Occasionally we use the Open Call time slot to host Guest Panels on topics of interest and Live Build events with Public Lab tools and technology. Follow the calendar below to get updates on our upcoming events! Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connecting in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising. Stay tuned! We are aiming to host a Barnraising before the end of 2022! Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
89	bhamster	February 25, 2022 21:23 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off call to introduce the review, surface initial questions on the topic, and talk about ways to get involved. At the end of the quarter, we have a wrap-up event to highlight new and updated community science resources on the review topic. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and past events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
88	stevie	January 19, 2022 20:18 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
87	bhamster	January 04, 2022 20:45 \| almost 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
86	bhamster	December 21, 2021 21:50 \| about 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. 🎇 Newcomers Welcome Call and Open Call will be back on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Happy holidays! Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5 during Standard Time, GMT-4 during Daylight Saving Time). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
85	bhamster	December 21, 2021 21:10 \| about 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. 🎇 Newcomers Welcome Call and Open Call will be back on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Happy holidays! 🎇 Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
84	bhamster	August 17, 2021 20:13 \| over 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (6:45pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 7:45pm GMT during Standard Time) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call-in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (7pm GMT during Daylight Saving Time, 8pm GMT during Standard Time). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
83	bhamster	July 01, 2021 18:46 \| over 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (7:45pm GMT) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Calendar of events Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
82	liz	April 22, 2021 14:41 \| over 3 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (7:45pm GMT) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Research Area Reviews run year round on a quarterly cycle, reviewing topics one at a time. Each quarter, there is a kick-off event, weekly open calls (see above), hands-on build sessions, and a "State of the Community Science" wrap-up presentation. To see what topic is currently being reviewed and associated events, visit https://publiclab.org/reviews. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
81	liz	October 29, 2020 17:48 \| about 4 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts weekly and monthly calls for people to connect, with online and phone call-in options. Pre-pandemic, local groups sometimes got together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (7:45pm GMT) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Connect in person The Barnraising An annual event, this is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
80	joyofsoy	July 09, 2020 17:39 \| over 4 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Regular Public Lab Event Types Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regular calls for people to connect, with online and phone call in options. Local groups sometimes get together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call is hosted every Tuesday at 2:45pm ET (7:45pm GMT) in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join to ask questions and connect with others in the Public Lab community. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). OpenHour OpenHour are a once-monthly discussion on varying topics; the calls can be hosted by anyone about anything, and we invite community leaders to lead or present during these calls. The topics of OpenHour can vary from presentations on tools and methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. Join us the first Monday of every month. Location based events: The Barnraising This is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference, but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
79	joyofsoy	July 09, 2020 17:32 \| over 4 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Regular Public Lab Event Types Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regular call-ins for people to connect with online and phone call in options. Local groups sometimes get together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call will be hosted every Tuesday at 2:24om ET (7:24pm GMT) - in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join and actually talk to other Public Labbers. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). Notes are kept on this page. The link to join the call on a computer is here. Or you can call in +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 415 220 636 International numbers available here OpenHour OpenHours can be hosted by anyone about anything. They happen on the 1st Monday or every month. The topics of open hour can vary from presentations on tools & methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. There will be time for discussion and taking questions. Location based events: The Barnraising This is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference -- but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Note: times below are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
78	liz	June 03, 2020 22:36 \| over 4 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Note: times are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Regular Public Lab Event Types Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regular call-ins for people to connect with online and phone call in options. Local groups sometimes get together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call will be hosted every Tuesday at 2:24om ET (7:24pm GMT) - in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join and actually talk to other Public Labbers. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). Notes are kept on this page. The link to join the call on a computer is here. Or you can call in +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 415 220 636 International numbers available here OpenHour OpenHours can be hosted by anyone about anything. They happen on the 1st Monday or every month. The topics of open hour can vary from presentations on tools & methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. There will be time for discussion and taking questions. Location based events: The Barnraising This is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference -- but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert
77	liz	June 03, 2020 22:23 \| over 4 years ago All events are open to the public. The Public Lab Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. Add your event to the calendar! Note: times are shown in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Click here to add this to your own Google Calendar. Read more about Public Lab events and event types in the sections below Table of Contents About Public Lab Events Regular Public Lab Event Types Event Hosting Resources About Public Lab Events There are several important traits that all Public Lab events have. If you’re coming to an event for the first time, they are things you can expect to happen, and what makes a Public Lab event unique. For event organizers, keeping them in mind can help you shape the activities of your events. All Public Lab events: Follow the Public Lab Code of Conduct, Create learning moments, Level the playing field for people to participate, Increase collective understanding of environmental issues and community science, Allow space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action. The Public Lab Code of Conduct This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the Public Lab community and non-profit, both online and in person. It is both a resource for engagement, as well as a set of rules all Public Lab spaces must adhere to. More about how the Code of Conduct was created can be found on this page. Creating learning moments All Public Lab events create learning moments between people. The events value the knowledge and resources brought to the space, those that are built collaboratively when people share a space and the learning that happens outside a physical event space. Sharing a Space: Sharing a physical space is one of the best ways to build collective knowledge. One way in which Public Lab events work to create learning moments is by heavily favoring active participant engagement activities over passive activities. Active participant engagement: Active participant engagement looks like “people doing stuff together.” This style of engagement favors group activities where each participant physically takes part. Active participant engagement examples include: breakout sessions, brainstorming, group discussions, and "hands on” activities. Passive participant engagement: Passive participant engagement can often look like someone standing in front of the room facing a group of people. This looks like one person engaging and others listening. Examples of passive participant engagement activities include: presentations, lectures, and readings. Sharing Out While sharing a physical space can be a powerful thing, Public Lab also values the learning moments that happen outside of the physical event space. By capturing what is learned at an event, what questions came up, and what people are interested in exploring further, events can engage the broader Public Lab community. By doing so, both event participants and the broader Public Lab community builds collective knowledge and learning moments. Some resource to engage in the broader Public Lab community during or after events include Online Resources: Post a question can be used to capture questions (and answers) that come up. Post a research note can be used to share out about what was learned, or what people are interested in exploring further. Post an activity to share out about what was done so others can attempt to replicate or simply learn from your work. Write to a Public Lab list to reach out to a group of people with a particular interest or in a specific geography. Over the phone: Call into an OpenCall to talk with others about some of your questions, ideas, next steps or take-aways. Leveling the playing field for people to participate While we recognize in the section above that everyone who participates in a Public Lab event has something to share and learn. Public Lab events also seek to actively “level the playing field” so that everyone has an opportunity to optimally engage. To actively “level the playing field” participates should practice tactics such as: Developing plans together, Identifying and use a shared language (stay away from jargon or language that is not clear and understandable to participants), Recognizing and checking the privileges we come with, Aiming for equal speaking time, Favoring engagement of all participants over individual expertise on a subject matter, and Upholding the Public Lab Code of Conduct to ensure that all participants can safely and comfortably engage. Facilitation resources can be helpful in creating an equitable space for people to engage. “Leveling the playing field” also means working to make accessibility a priority. We do this by recognizing and mitigating the challenges to participants face to the best of our ability. Challenges in accessibility can include but are not limited to: travel or physical accessibility to an event, scheduling limitations, language, any associated event cost, parenting or child care needs. Increasing collective understanding of environmental health issues By increasing our collective understanding of environmental issues we’re better able to see pathways forward in our work, and create inroads for others to participate. Events can explore environmental topics, methods, geographic issues, and/or strategies towards advocacy and/or outreach outcomes. Events should explore existing information, resources and ideas, as well as create space for people to develop out those that are new. Allowing space for people to think and act creatively, use available resources, and move towards action Individual and collective creativity and ingenuity are the most highly valued resource at a Public Lab event and are at the forefront of each event activity. Public Lab events also use and exercise available physical resources. This means that the supplies, materials, and tools at hand, are resources for the event. These resources should be treated with care, and should be accessible for all participants. However, because creativity is most highly valued, some of the best events require the least materials. Finally, Public Lab events value progress, and should include time for participants to identify pathways and next steps for moving forward, the opportunities to engage others in the work, and the plan for sharing out what was explored and learned. Regular Public Lab Event Types Connect online or over the phone Public Lab hosts regular call-ins for people to connect with online and phone call in options. Local groups sometimes get together in person to join one of these events. Newcomers Welcome Call This call will be hosted every Tuesday at 2:24om ET (7:24pm GMT) - in the 15 minutes leading up to Open Call, on the same call in line. This call is a space for anyone who is new to Public Lab to get acquainted and explore pathways for getting started with the Public Lab community. Open Call Every Tuesday, there's an open call anyone can join and actually talk to other Public Labbers. The call is hosted at 3pm ET (8pm GMT). Notes are kept on this page. The link to join the call on a computer is here. Or you can call in +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 415 220 636 International numbers available here OpenHour OpenHours can be hosted by anyone about anything. They happen on the 1st Monday or every month. The topics of open hour can vary from presentations on tools & methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. There will be time for discussion and taking questions. Location based events: The Barnraising This is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference -- but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. The Barnraising focuses on local research questions. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. Information on the next Barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising Workshops Anyone can host a workshop! Post about your event on PublicLab.org so others can join. Learn more about hosting events here. Recently posted events [notes:grid:event] Event hosting resources Read more about event types and how to host your own event here and about posting your event to Public Lab here.	Revert

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