“Really Knowing” the Community with Citizen Science

2023-06-09 (Day 1) ~ 14:05 - 14:15

Grand Hall A

English
Beginner

Citizen Science can engage local communities to establish a more diverse and inclusive body of knowledge amongst professional scientists, policy makers and residents by including localized familiarity and expertise. How can this approach refresh and expand dialogues between local leaders and residents?

Mendel Wong

CitizenScience.Asia / Hong Kong

Mendel Wong is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of CitizenScience.Asia, a community and organization established in response to the lack of a unified voice for Asia in matters relating to citizen science. The goal is to connect the regional citizen science communities and help share their stories. Mendel is also a Board Member for the Citizen Science Global Partnership and External Advisor Board Member for CS Track. Outside of citizen science, Mendel is a technology executive in the finance industry fuelling his passion in facilitating solutions that leave strong positive experience and impact.