Activating Older Adults in Citizen Science (ACTIVATOR)

Third party funded individual grant

Acronym: ACTIVATOR

Start date : 01.12.2023

End date : 30.11.2025

Website: https://activator.infoproject.eu/

Overview

Project details

Short description

The ACTIVATOR project aims to empower older citizens to drive social change through Citizen Science. By collaborating with community organizations and academic partners, the project seeks to enhance engagement in Citizen Science initiatives and create innovative tools and methodologies in the field of education. Through promoting intercultural dialogue and advocating for peace and human rights, the project envisions a world of equality and solidarity.

The project involves various activities such as desk research, development of the ACTIVATOR methodology, development of communication materials, and organizing Science Days in partner countries. The results of the project include

E-Learning training for the staff of different organisations working for the benefit of seniors on how to educate senior citizens about and engage them in Citizen Science
A Manual presenting not only the knowledge about Citizen Science and forms of activating senior adults but also hands-on tips on how to successfully engage seniors in Citizen Science initiatives
E-Learning Platform providing access to the training content

Involved:

Anne-Marie Lipphardt Project Leader

Contributing FAU Organisations:

Zentrum für Lehr-/Lernforschung, -innovation und Transfer, Abteilung ILI

Funding Source

Erasmus+