This ICBO paper is also available to the public for download via https://www.informalscience.org/importance-funding-communities-directly The ICBOs have been working on community-led De-Colonial Participatory Action Research for eight years now under two NSF AISL awards: (DRL #1422022) Collaborative Research: Examining Contextual Factors that Influence the Implementation of Projects Designed to Improve Cultural Diversity in Informal […]
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The NOISE Project partners have published their research results in a paper now available in BioScience! The NOISE PROJECT has published their manuscript Understanding the Impact of Equitable Collaborations between Science Institutions and Community-Based Organizations: Improving Science through Community-Led Research in BioScience! https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biac001 Community leaders from across North America representing communities […]
The NOISE APP is here! Please visit the App Store or Google Play to download the NOISE PROJECT app. Simply search for NOISE PROJECT and download! The NOISE Project (www.noiseproject.org) is a Community Science Research Project funded by the National Science Foundation and led by communities that have been historically […]
The concept of noise pollution is central to the NOISE project. A primary goal of our work is to counter the adverse effects of noise pollution, particularly in communities most vulnerable to this pollution. As such, it is important to define noise pollution, as we cannot adequately address issues of […]
This is a concept pulled from the Community Coding Codebook. In the context of our coding, we define this as fragility, sensitivity, and/or shutting down in the face of change or confrontation. We apply this code when individuals demonstrate these behaviors in reaction to discussions about race and/or equity. This is […]
Equity and equality are two terms that are used frequently in justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity work. Both of these terms revolve around individual and population needs and the resources that meet those needs. Although they may sound similar there are some key differences that are important to keep in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of life in a matter of months. More than a year later, we are still experiencing the pandemic and its impacts. From many people losing loved ones to decreasing carbon emissions, the effect of the pandemic reaches many different sectors. Because of the […]
Noise pollution can manifest itself in many ways like talking, transportation, or construction. These different ways relate to different ranges of sound levels. Sound levels are measured in decibels, which can range from 0 to over 120. Decibels are calculated using sound meters, like the one used in the “Map […]
Have you ever been told to recycle or else plastic will end up in the ocean? Or have you seen ads that said you’re wasting too much energy just because you forgot to turn off the light switch? If so, you’ve heard prime examples of individual action. Individual action, in […]
Noise pollution goes beyond just what we hear everyday when we are walking down the street. It can help maintain systems of oppression like gentrification and cause low-income people of color to face the risks of losing their home, businesses, and culture. Gentrification is a process in which there is […]
The dominant perspective in society is white (and generally of a higher socioeconomic class), meaning that almost every aspect of society is made with them in mind. This means that many solutions to society’s problems are based on the lifestyles and resources of the dominant culture. Noise pollution solutions, especially […]
The purpose of the NOISE project is written in the first pages of our 2019 NSF report, which states: “The goal of our community-led project… is to co-create a national community science project focused on noise pollution with the goal of increasing inclusion and equity in STEM, while building capacity […]