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Community Science Workshops and Shared Authorship of Space: Interview with Emilyn Green

Museum 2.0

I sat down with Emilyn Green, Executive Director of the Community Science Workshop Network , to learn more about their history, design, and engagement strategy. So the Community Science Workshop model is to put a drop-in, FREE community science center in a place that is walkable to kids'' lives and schools. We''re not going to do that.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In some ways, a design lab can be thought of as “participatory research and testing.”. It is called “Rose, Bud, Thorn.” Participants reviewed their notes from the expert sessions, and wrote down challenges on blue sticky notes, strengths on pink sticky notes, and opportunities on green sticky notes. Concept 4: 21st Century Enquirer.

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Fashion and Passion for Your Cause: Wear it on Your Blog or Profile!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This month's fashion statement is gray and green to match the colors of Creative Commons logo. I have a strong interest in the future of my work and participatory culture. Maybe we all need to be role models. Last month, I turned my blog pink in support of Breast Cancer and in September, I put on a red t-shirt. Need some tips?

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Lean Impact Series: 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Linda Robinson, Gateway Green (Board Chair). Gateway Green is a project in Portland to turn a stretch of unused land into a multi-use bike park. The Gateway Green team ran a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo , seeking $100,000 to begin work on the park. Ashley Meyers, Code For America (Development and Engagement Manager).

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