SciStarter LIVE

By Anna Funk, Aug 20, 2022

SciStarter LIVE! Science we can do together. Live webinar.

SciStarter LIVE is an informal web series, where we go LIVE and work through a citizen science project. You’ll have opportunities to hear from project leaders, get your questions answered, hang out with the SciStarter team and more. Just join us on Zoom or watch the live stream on SciStarter’s Facebook page. All events are recorded and shared with registrants after the event. Scroll down to see our upcoming events and recordings from past weeks. 

Tune in on Tuesdays from 2-3pm Eastern!

You can now register for all of our scheduled SciStarter LIVE events at https://SciStarter.org/go/LIVE! Bookmark this link for easy access.

Upcoming SciStarter LIVE dates

July 30th – Moth Week 2024 Highlights: Celebrate nature’s (mostly) nocturnal wonders! Join us for an exciting celebration of Moth Week 2024! We’ll be showcasing the amazing Lepidoptera species reported during the week and inviting event leaders to share their mothing experiences. Whether you’re a moth enthusiast or a curious newcomer, celebrate the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths around the world! Register and bring your moth stories: https://SciStarter.org/go/LIVE

August 6th – We are in the dog days of summer! From the LIVE Archive: Bring your “lab” partner to citizen science this month with C-BARQ and other pawesome dog projects on SciStarter. We celebrated last year with our team and C-BARQ’s lead researcher James Serpell.  Watch the recording now on Youtube.  More of a cat person? Check out Fetching Cats – feline social communication during play sessions!

August 13th – Stroll Through the Cemetery! Join us as we chat with the leaders of the GoBituary project by Florida Community Innovation. Learn how you can help crowdsource history by researching and writing stories about individuals buried in the Miami City Cemetery, from the famous to those whose histories are not yet written. Visit the Project Page.  Register: https://SciStarter.org/go/LIVE

August 20th – On World Mosquito Day: Learn How to Supplement NASA Satellite Data AND Combat Dangerous Mosquitos. From the LIVE Archive, Mosquitoes pose a serious health risk worldwide, causing millions of deaths each year. Using NASA’s GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper, you can document potential mosquito habitats and contribute to research that helps reduce vector-borne disease risks globally. Watch the recording now on Youtube.

August 27th [NEW DATE] – Prepare for Fall Bird Migration! Citizen science, film screening opportunities & more! Calling all libraries, community-based organizations, and motivated individuals! You’re invited to lead others in citizen science during the fall migration. Join a free webinar to learn about “Flyways,” a documentary on migratory shorebirds, and explore bird-related citizen science opportunities at https://scistarter.org/flyways. Special Registration: https://scistarter.org/go/Flyways-August2024 (3pm PST / 6pm EDT)

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Check back soon for updates on events! Events are subject to change.  Share event topic ideas by sending an email to info@SciStarter.org.

You can now register for all of our scheduled SciStarter LIVE events at https://SciStarter.org/go/LIVE! Bookmark this link for easy access.

Preparing for the event

You don’t have to prepare anything to attend a SciStarter LIVE event, just come as you are! But to make the most of your experience, we recommend signing up and logging in to your SciStarter account.

Just getting started? Watch our two-minute video on How to make a SciStarter account:

We also recommend trying out the project(s) that will be featured that week. That way, if you run into any snags, need any help or just have fun questions for the project leaders in attendance, you’ll be ready! You’ll find details about the featured projects once we’re closer to the event.

The LIVE Archive

Didn’t make it to the main event? That’s okay, you can find recordings of each of our past SciStarter LIVE events on our SciStarter YouTube channel.

Looking for “Do NASA Science LIVE?”

Find more information on past events and stay tuned for what’s next on the Do NASA Science LIVE Homepage!

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