Caroline Nickerson, PhD
@chnickerson.bsky.social
Citizen science, social good, civic tech
https://carolinenickerson.com
https://floridainnovation.org
https://citsci.org
https://scistarter.org
https://carolinenickerson.com
https://floridainnovation.org
https://citsci.org
https://scistarter.org
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Last month, innovators of all ages came together at Broward County Library for the EMERGE Hackathon. You can join in too! Download the GLOBE Observer app to help track — and mitigate — mosquito habitats. Then, explore our free EMERGE curriculum (geo-di-lab.github.io/emerge-lesso...) to analyze data.
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Last month, innovators of all ages came together at Broward County Library for the EMERGE Hackathon. You can join in too! Download the GLOBE Observer app to help track — and mitigate — mosquito habitats. Then, explore our free EMERGE curriculum (geo-di-lab.github.io/emerge-lesso...) to analyze data.
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
🌟 CityCamp Gainesville 2025🌟 Our first unconference brought residents, students & leaders together to tackle housing, AI ethics, LGBTQ+ resources, food insecurity & more. Thanks to all who joined! @civictechallies.bsky.social
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🌟 CityCamp Gainesville 2025🌟 Our first unconference brought residents, students & leaders together to tackle housing, AI ethics, LGBTQ+ resources, food insecurity & more. Thanks to all who joined! @civictechallies.bsky.social
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Recap👉 floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
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There's still time to register! geoemerge.com/hackathon-da...
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
There's still time to register! geoemerge.com/hackathon-da...
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
@scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social
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Join Florida Community Innovation and QueerCoded on Sept 20 (11 AM – 5 PM at Pascal’s Coffeehouse) for an “unconference” where neighbors, civic leaders, and technical and non-technical people alike team up to spark solutions for Gainesville, FL.
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Join Florida Community Innovation and QueerCoded on Sept 20 (11 AM – 5 PM at Pascal’s Coffeehouse) for an “unconference” where neighbors, civic leaders, and technical and non-technical people alike team up to spark solutions for Gainesville, FL.
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
Register here: floridainnovation.org/citycamp-gai...
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CALLING ARTISTS
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
July 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
CALLING ARTISTS
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
We’re looking for 2D art inspired by Chengyu about nature, climate, and harmony across time and place.
Submit by Sept 8, 2025: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
Guidelines: bit.ly/chengyuforch...
EMERGE is in the Lake Okeechobee News! There’s still time for you to join our mission & fight mosquitoes across Florida with @geoemerge.bsky.social’s NASA science.
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
July 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
EMERGE is in the Lake Okeechobee News! There’s still time for you to join our mission & fight mosquitoes across Florida with @geoemerge.bsky.social’s NASA science.
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
Supported as well by: @floridainnovation.bsky.social, @scistarter.bsky.social & others ❤️
📰: www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stor...
Did you know our poster for EMERGE won a best poster award at the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences earlier this summer?!
Join a NASA-funded project to map mosquitoes. Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1): Https://geoemerge.com/events
Join a NASA-funded project to map mosquitoes. Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1): Https://geoemerge.com/events
July 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Did you know our poster for EMERGE won a best poster award at the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences earlier this summer?!
Join a NASA-funded project to map mosquitoes. Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1): Https://geoemerge.com/events
Join a NASA-funded project to map mosquitoes. Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1): Https://geoemerge.com/events
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We're turning mosquito data & community science into tools for public health & environmental resilience.
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
July 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
We're turning mosquito data & community science into tools for public health & environmental resilience.
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
📅 Kickoff Week Webinars (July 28–Aug 1):
Citizen science tools, planning tips, & curriculum demos
🔗 geoemerge.com/events
💸 Mini-grants: $300 for libraries/orgs
🔗 geoemerge.com/mini-grants-...
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
Looking to use your Python and AI experience for good? Volunteer 5-10 hours per week remotely at Florida Community Innovation creating an AI agent to automate data collection for the Florida Resource Map. (1/3)
July 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Looking to use your Python and AI experience for good? Volunteer 5-10 hours per week remotely at Florida Community Innovation creating an AI agent to automate data collection for the Florida Resource Map. (1/3)
Come hangout with me tomorrow!
🚨 Join us TOMORROW for something special!
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
FCI is proud to be part of the first-ever @civictechallies.bsky.social Congress, an unconference open to all interested in building a better future with tech.
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM ET
📍 Online
🎟️ Free and open to all
🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...
June 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Come hangout with me tomorrow!
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
Earlier this year, Miami nearly scrapped its recycling program, raising alarms across FL. Enter Recyclepedia, a free app being co-developed by #DreaminGreen & Florida Community Innovation to make recycling easier, clearer—even fun. Help us test it: floridainnovation.org/recyclepedia
June 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Earlier this year, Miami nearly scrapped its recycling program, raising alarms across FL. Enter Recyclepedia, a free app being co-developed by #DreaminGreen & Florida Community Innovation to make recycling easier, clearer—even fun. Help us test it: floridainnovation.org/recyclepedia
Fun in the sun (on Zoom)
Mark your calendars now: join Florida Community Innovation’s Civic Hack Day!
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events
May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Fun in the sun (on Zoom)
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#ICYMI: In February, we released our #handbook, with a comprehensive overview of our model and projects: floridainnovation.org/2025/02/26/f...
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
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March 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#ICYMI: In February, we released our #handbook, with a comprehensive overview of our model and projects: floridainnovation.org/2025/02/26/f...
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
We are seeking partners to support our work. Start a #CSR program with FCI! :)
#civictech #socialgood #experientiallearning
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Throwback to our #DataWalk in Miami during the 2024 #10DaysofConnection! We're excited for this year's #10Days by #RadicalPartners.
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
February 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Throwback to our #DataWalk in Miami during the 2024 #10DaysofConnection! We're excited for this year's #10Days by #RadicalPartners.
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
Full write-up: floridainnovation.org/2024/10/01/f...
Here's a shorter version was syndicated to newspapers: www.theinvadingsea.com/2024/10/15/m...
Orlando friends: see you there!
📢 Join us March 7!
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
🔎 Michigan UX students + #FLInnovation are researching how people access social services. See their findings & discuss the future of resource tech!
📅 March 7, 2025 | 🕔 5-7 PM
📍 Credo Conduit, Orlando
🍴 Snacks provided
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fcimichshowc...
February 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Orlando friends: see you there!
Gainesville, FL friends: Join us!
Wwe're partnering with the Porter's Farm for the Gentrification Risk Assessment Tool launch.Join the Fight Against Gentrification in Gainesville by starting the conversation!
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
Learn more: bit.ly/fcigratevent
Together, we can protect Gainesville’s historic communities. Let’s start the conversation.
February 25, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Gainesville, FL friends: Join us!
If you've ever wanted to take me out to dinner, donate $30 to @floridainnovation.bsky.social instead!
Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate
Video: youtube.com/shorts/-3eCz...
Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate
Video: youtube.com/shorts/-3eCz...
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February 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
If you've ever wanted to take me out to dinner, donate $30 to @floridainnovation.bsky.social instead!
Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate
Video: youtube.com/shorts/-3eCz...
Donate: floridainnovation.org/donate
Video: youtube.com/shorts/-3eCz...
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We had so much fun speaking to #ufcskickstart! The audience was primarily University of Florida first-years getting their start with tech. Olivia & @chnickerson.bsky.social from FCI gave an overview of civic tech — tech for the public good — & then shared FCI’s model project examples. (1/2)
February 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We had so much fun speaking to #ufcskickstart! The audience was primarily University of Florida first-years getting their start with tech. Olivia & @chnickerson.bsky.social from FCI gave an overview of civic tech — tech for the public good — & then shared FCI’s model project examples. (1/2)
I had so much fun judging the Heavener International Case Competition - HICC competition at UF Innovate earlier this week! (1/3)
February 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I had so much fun judging the Heavener International Case Competition - HICC competition at UF Innovate earlier this week! (1/3)
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
🚀 GoBituary — an obituary, but on-the-go! Explore Miami’s past through stories of those buried at the historic Miami City Cemetery.
Take our short survey & help shape the project! Visit www.gobituary.app.
Let’s hit 100+ responses to show how history builds community.💙
Take our short survey & help shape the project! Visit www.gobituary.app.
Let’s hit 100+ responses to show how history builds community.💙
February 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🚀 GoBituary — an obituary, but on-the-go! Explore Miami’s past through stories of those buried at the historic Miami City Cemetery.
Take our short survey & help shape the project! Visit www.gobituary.app.
Let’s hit 100+ responses to show how history builds community.💙
Take our short survey & help shape the project! Visit www.gobituary.app.
Let’s hit 100+ responses to show how history builds community.💙
I loved working on this article! Yay NASA! Yay #CitizenScience! Thanks @scistarter.bsky.social!
🚀 New Research Alert! 🚀
SciStarter team co-authored a new @aasoffice.bsky.social article on how partnerships amplify citizen science—featuring Eclipse Soundscapes & SunSketcher! 🌞🔭
📖 Read more: baas.aas.org/pub/2024n9i0...
SciStarter team co-authored a new @aasoffice.bsky.social article on how partnerships amplify citizen science—featuring Eclipse Soundscapes & SunSketcher! 🌞🔭
📖 Read more: baas.aas.org/pub/2024n9i0...
January 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I loved working on this article! Yay NASA! Yay #CitizenScience! Thanks @scistarter.bsky.social!
I love working with Rich and Kaden! Donate to support them: floridainnovation.org/donate
🌟 Spotlight: Florida Resource Map (FRM) Team 🌟
Meet Rich Nguyen, FRM Project Manager & Backend Lead, and Kaden Luangsouphom, a new Backend Intern!
Together, they’re building the FRM to enhance resource accessibility across Florida, embodying innovation & teamwork. 💻✨
Meet Rich Nguyen, FRM Project Manager & Backend Lead, and Kaden Luangsouphom, a new Backend Intern!
Together, they’re building the FRM to enhance resource accessibility across Florida, embodying innovation & teamwork. 💻✨
January 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I love working with Rich and Kaden! Donate to support them: floridainnovation.org/donate
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
🌍✨ FCI Spotlight: @chnickerson.bsky.social is presenting at @ucf.bsky.social's Global Health Conference!
📅 Feb 1, 2025
Her workshop will teach attendees how to use census data to tackle food insecurity with real-world insights from FCI’s work! 💡🌎
👉 Learn more: www.ucfglobalhealth.org
📅 Feb 1, 2025
Her workshop will teach attendees how to use census data to tackle food insecurity with real-world insights from FCI’s work! 💡🌎
👉 Learn more: www.ucfglobalhealth.org
January 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🌍✨ FCI Spotlight: @chnickerson.bsky.social is presenting at @ucf.bsky.social's Global Health Conference!
📅 Feb 1, 2025
Her workshop will teach attendees how to use census data to tackle food insecurity with real-world insights from FCI’s work! 💡🌎
👉 Learn more: www.ucfglobalhealth.org
📅 Feb 1, 2025
Her workshop will teach attendees how to use census data to tackle food insecurity with real-world insights from FCI’s work! 💡🌎
👉 Learn more: www.ucfglobalhealth.org
Reposted by Caroline Nickerson, PhD
We love this !! @dsittenfeld.bsky.social @museumofscience.bsky.social
Warming up to receive my 25 year anniversary award @museumofscience.bsky.social for #MuseumSelfieDay! (I remember my head having more hair last time I tried this). @scistarter.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We love this !! @dsittenfeld.bsky.social @museumofscience.bsky.social
Celebrating #MuseumSelfieDay with this HITHERTO UNRELEASED picture from the Mattress Factory. 🤓
Check out the instructions below from @scistarter.bsky.social about how you can showcase your love for museums, galleries, arts, and culture. 🎭
(1/4)
Check out the instructions below from @scistarter.bsky.social about how you can showcase your love for museums, galleries, arts, and culture. 🎭
(1/4)
January 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Celebrating #MuseumSelfieDay with this HITHERTO UNRELEASED picture from the Mattress Factory. 🤓
Check out the instructions below from @scistarter.bsky.social about how you can showcase your love for museums, galleries, arts, and culture. 🎭
(1/4)
Check out the instructions below from @scistarter.bsky.social about how you can showcase your love for museums, galleries, arts, and culture. 🎭
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