Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 28, 2016
Citizen Science Techniques Each of the thousands of citizen science projects are unique, yet many rely on similar techniques and methods. Below, we highlight five that use some of the most popular methods including: the use of low cost, portable sensors; bioblitzes; bird banding; standardized surveys; and photography. Find more than 1,600 projects and events … Read more “Methods Matter: Citizen Science Techniques For Exploring Our World”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Newsletter
By Guest Contributor, Apr 26, 2016
by Russ Campbell Orchids have long held an enigmatic mystique. Perhaps their origins as tropical and subtropical plants found in exotic locales and an early lack of understanding of how they survive have contributed to their status. By the 19th century, orchids were a status of the British well-to-do. The famed voyager and scientist Charles … Read more “Orchid Observers: Tracking the Effect of Climate Change Through Citizen Science”
Categories: Citizen Science, Guest Contributor, Project Profile
By Guest Contributor, Apr 22, 2016
We started this year by making you curious about WeCureALZ – a groundbreaking new project that is set to fight Alzheimer’s. Now we want to tell you all about the 'science' in this citizen science project. … Read more
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Guest Contributor, Project Profile
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 20, 2016
What better way to kick of a month long celebration of citizen science than at the USA Science and Engineering Festival (USASEF), probably the largest science festival in the country? And kick it off we did! For two days, the SciStarter booth at USASEF featured citizen science projects that people of all ages could learn about … Read more “Highlighting Citizen Science at the USA Science and Engineering Festival”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 14, 2016
If you haven’t heard already, Citizen Science Day is fast approaching!! April 16 is the big day and events celebrating CitSci run all the way through May 21. From being at science festivals to nationwide bioblitzes, there’s something for everyone. To get you all pumped up we’re sharing this amazing video made by folks from … Read more “Why You Should Be Excited about Citizen Science Day 2016, in One Amazing Video”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Arvind Suresh,
April is YOUR month, citizen scientists! This is National Volunteer Week so get involved in a research project in need of your help. Find your favorite project on Serve.gov and AllForGood.org, now featuring SciStarter’s database of projects. Need another reason? Look no further thanSaturday, 4/16, Citizen Science Day! Events are scheduled around the world. We bet there’s one near you. Still … Read more “Celebrate National Volunteers Week and Earth Day with Citizen Science!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment, Events, Newsletter
By Darlene Cavalier, Apr 13, 2016
You are invited! The Crowd & The Cloud, a public television series about citizen science, crowdsourcing and mobile tech, will be live at the U.S. Science & Engineering Festival this weekend to help celebrate Citizen Science Day (Sat., April 16th) in two important ways, both of which we invite you to participate in and share: … Read more “The Crowd & The Cloud, live at the U.S. Science & Engineering Festival”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 09, 2016
The beauty of citizen science is the ability for non-professional researchers to get up close and personal with science. Think about all of your experiences collecting data from your backyard, analyzing images of spring online, and learning about new topics in science, have you heard from the scientists you’re helping? In our new series, “Conversations … Read more “Conversations in CitSci: Kay Havens of Project BudBurst”
Categories: Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors, Project Profile
By Darlene Cavalier, Apr 08, 2016
“Philadelphia Media Network is pleased to partner with SciStarter,” said Eric Ulken, vice president of digital content for Philly.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. “Our daily mission is to inform the residents of the Philadelphia area with the most useful and relevant news in the region. Leveraging SciStarter’s extensive coverage on science innovations and citizen participation in those innovations will help us further engage our millions of users and large contingent of local science leaders.” … Read more
Categories: Citizen Science, In the News, SciStarter News
By Editorial Team, Apr 06, 2016
Celebrate Citizen Science National Citizen Science Day kicks off April 16 and runs through May 21 with events scheduled around the world. We highlight five below. (Stay tuned for more featured events, including bioblitzes!) Find more on the SciStarter Events Page. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Citizen Science, Events, Newsletter, SciFests
