Some communities are in fact a gathering of representatives from other communities who are coming together at a meta-level to advance a particular agenda in their shared ecosystem. Characteristics of these communities might include monthly meetings with limited engagement between those synchronizing sessions, defined and limited membership, and members who belong to more than one community and may be able to act as a bridge between them, sharing news and resources in both directions.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Scientific Community Engagement Fundamentals. Woodley, Pratt, and Santistevan doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15359413
Categories: Community Engagement Fundamentals (CEF) terms
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