Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Eva Lewandowski, May 26, 2016
Photo: USFWS Those Elusive Flying Mammals! Bats can be tricky to spot and observe but let’s try because they need our help. As disease, habitat loss, and climate change decimate some bat populations, we can help scientists monitor and protect them. Below, our editors highlight five bat-related citizen projects from around the globe. Find more … Read more “Citizen Science for Bat Fans!”
Categories: Animals, Bats, Biology, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter
By Darlene Cavalier, May 20, 2016
Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT with Honorary Co-Hosts Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) June 7, 2016, Noon – 1:30 p.m., Russell Senate Office Building, SR-385 Anyone can learn how to use the scientific method in ways that contribute to … Read more “Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events, Science Policy
By Eva Lewandowski,
People just like you are advancing medical research. Wondering where to start? Our editors have selected six projects to get you started. … Read more
Categories: Citizen Science, Health, Newsletter
By Catherine Price, May 11, 2016
During Citizen Science Day, we asked our community of citizen scientists to tell their stories and experiences in words and pictures. Here, we’ve summarized many of the amazing stories we’ve heard. There is still time to tell yours. You can post them to our Facebook page or tag us on Twitter with #MyCitSci. We can’t wait to hear your story! … Read more
Categories: Citizen Science, National Citizen Science Day, Other
By Guest Contributor, May 04, 2016
Help researchers monitor and understand light pollution with a simple smartphone app … Read more
Categories: Apps, Astronomy & Space, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Guest Contributor, Project Profile
