The Community Lifecycle – Converting theory to practice as a community manager

In this post, CSCCE Director Lou Woodley takes a look at the four-stage lifecycle model as presented in Rich Millington’s book, “Buzzing Communities,” and how it can inform the work … Continue reading “The Community Lifecycle – Converting theory to practice as a community manager”

Lessons learned balancing researcher and participant roles at #CEFP2017

In January 2017, we wrapped up the training week for the inaugural class of the AAAS Community Engagement Fellows Program (CEFP), funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The first cohort … Continue reading “Lessons learned balancing researcher and participant roles at #CEFP2017”

Deadline approaching: Applications for the AAAS Community Engagement Fellows Program due this Sunday, October 16

A few weeks ago we opened applications for the pilot year of the AAAS Community Engagement Fellows Program. We’ve been excited to see applications coming in from individuals and potential … Continue reading “Deadline approaching: Applications for the AAAS Community Engagement Fellows Program due this Sunday, October 16”

Take the AAAS State of Scientific Community Management Survey!

Untitled by Marcin Wichary is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Back in November, we announced the new AAAS Community Engagement Fellows Program. To recap: With support from the Alfred P. … Continue reading “Take the AAAS State of Scientific Community Management Survey!”