Join us for Chengyu for Change—a bilingual art workshop + zine launch exploring ecological wisdom! 📅 Dec 4 | 5:30–7:15 PM 📍 Miami Beach Regional Library Register: mdpls.org/event/15047877 Featuring art inspired by Chengyu (成语) 50 free environmental zines for Art Basel week!

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.

🌟 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...

There's still time to register! geoemerge.com/hackathon-da... @scistarter.bsky.social @floridainnovation.bsky.social @chnickerson.bsky.social

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...

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...

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...

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

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-...

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!

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)

#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

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...

Orlando friends: see you there!

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...

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)

🚀 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.💙

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

🌍✨ 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

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)

Please I beseech you take my cemetery survey

Juliana and I learned a TON from Kat. Now we share what we learned with you! Check out our latest blog post. PS: @civictechallies.bsky.social thank you for connecting us!

I know what I'll be doing on January 15th! #MuseumSelfieDay

It is done! I finished my PhD. Read my full reflection here: www.linkedin.com/posts/caroli...

Congratulations to Galen on her new role with the Federation of American Scientists for Experimental Biology! She was one of our research fellows this past semester and a phenomenal mentor to other students. (1/2)

I'm presenting at this tonight!

Thank you to Ikram for the expert photography, as always!! Friends in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Orlando: hire her for your grad photo needs. You can find her booking info and form in the @flicksbyikks Instagram bio. 📸 www.instagram.com/flicksbyikks/

Survived the Space Coast Half Marathon! Sarah ran twice as much as I did, but I was twice as less prepared, so it evened out.

@floridainnovation.bsky.social had to get in on the hashtag#GivingTuesday action by making *gasp* a Facebook Reel! Check it out: www.facebook.com/share/r/1Wo3... (1/2)

🌌 Ready to make a difference with science? 🌟 SciStarter connects you to citizen science projects that fuel discovery and inspire change in your community. From tracking wildlife to mapping stars, there's a project for everyone—no experience required! 🧑‍🔬 🔗 Get started: SciStarter.org

Everyone should check out @gefiont.bsky.social's starter pack for #CitizenScience. :)

Not subscribed to FCI's newsletter yet?! Never fear! You can read it on our blog: floridainnovation.org/2024/11/30/n...

We loved volunteering at Porters Quarters Community Farm! 🌱 Join them Saturdays 9-11 AM to support the historic Porter’s community & learn urban ag. Excited to partner on a spring event blending data, ed & sustainability—stay tuned! 📰 Updates here: floridainnovation.org

Give Miami Day with #RadicalPartners & the #MiamiFoundation was inspiring! 🌟 We promoted our workshops & GoBituary calendar (find them at floridainnovation.org/store) and left emboldened by the #305’s generosity. Explore our Miami history project: www.gobituary.app 💡

Last week, the VP of our board, @nicolekdan.bsky.social, journeyed up to Gainesville to share insights about civic tech, her time in the federal government, and building community projects with a large group of our students. This Q&A moderated by @chnickerson.bsky.social was also our pizza social!

Hello World! We are the Alliance of Civic Technologists. An organization dedicated to connecting and supporting all #volunteer #civictech efforts across the nation! #AllianceofCivicTechnologists #ACT

📆✨ Celebrate Miami's history & support future innovators with the 2025 GoBituary Calendar!🌟 Print your own, or donate $50 & get this calendar featuring Miami's trailblazers + QR codes to explore more stories! Preserve the past. Empower the future. 💖 👉 floridainnovation.org/calendar

🎉 Black Friday Deal! 🎉 Join our 5-session workshop series led by award-winning educator @chnickerson.bsky.social 🌟 Learn to address social issues with research, tech, & community action! 📅 Starts Jan 9, 2025 💻 Virtual | 💰 $500 🔗 Reserve your spot now! floridainnovation.org/social-good-...

I'm Caroline! I love #CitizenScience, #SocialGood & #CivicTech. Learn more: carolinenickerson.com. Want to work with me? Interested in making a social impact? @floridainnovation.bsky.social and I are offering a workshop series this January! Learn more: floridainnovation.org/social-good-...