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CSML SANDBOX

Testing new ways of telling stories about the practice of civic science

The CSML Sandbox is a testing ground for our pilot efforts to engage stakeholders about their civic science work. Below are experiments we have tried, some of which have become part of our regular programming.

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Mobile-first short form video experiments

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Research Paper Digest
An experiment in decoding a science communication research paper in 3 minutes.
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Project updates
Providing a way for practitioners to share updates on their work on the go.
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New Project Showcase
A way to surface new initiatives within our programs.
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Communication challenge
An experiment on communicating civic science initiatives.
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Conference Insights 1
Poster presenter at SciTalk 2025 shares key insights from her poster.
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Conference Insights 2
Mobilizing scientists to support youth in correctional facilities.
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Conference Insights 3
Another short-form pilot from the CSML Sandbox archive.

Audio

Testing audio-led formats for surfacing ideas and reflections in civic science

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Science Engaged program experiment
An experiment in using longer-form audio to surface civic science ideas and practitioner reflections.
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Consider This Program experiment 2
A test of how audio conversations can make civic science work more accessible and portable.
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Audio promo experiment
Testing a short promo for a new program on the network

Digital print (our online newpaper)

Testing different types of written formats for sharing direct asks, field observations, and science engagement research insights

DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTERS
Why science communication needs visuals
An experiment in giving practitioners a direct way to surface observations and arguments to the broader field.
DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTERS
Survey on barriers researchers face
A test of whether the sandbox can also support direct field asks such as surveys and participation requests.
RESEARCH DIGEST
Community engagement and misinformation
An experiment in translating research into something more accessible and actionable for practitioners.
RESEARCH DIGEST
Making mathematics fun with math trails
A test of digest-style writing as a bridge between published work and practice in the field.

Photojournalism

Testing photography as a way of documenting the practice of civic science

Tools and Dashboards

Testing new tools for mapping the civic science landscape

Funding Landscape
Training Landscape
CareersRxiv
EventRxiv
SciReach
LitMapper
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