Citizen science is a global movement that involves people from all walks of life in real science that matters to them. Each April and beyond, scientists, facilitators, citizen science project leaders, and many others host events and programs to invite more people to discover all the ways they can participate in research that needs their help. That’s right, it’s almost that time again: Citizen Science Month!
This April — Citizen Science Month — our theme is #OneMillionActsofScience. With your help, we aim to make a collective impact, where our goal is to collectively generate over one million data points to featured projects. Acts of Science include attending a science event, contributing to a citizen science project, and more.
About Citizen Science Month
Find online and in-person events and resources on CitizenScienceMonth.org. We also invite you to explore featured projects.
Citizen Science Month, organized by SciStarter and Arizona State University, wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Network of the National Library of Medicine All of Us Program Center and the All of Us Research Program. All of Us is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history, by filling out surveys and contributing health data.
People who join All of Us share information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.
Get involved with All of Us
All of Us welcomes participants from all backgrounds, and they have exciting — and fun — events for you to join this Citizen Science Month. RSVP to explore diverse perspectives and key health topics that matter to your community.
Find all of our All of Us events online.
All of our All of Us events welcome online attendance from anywhere in the United States, but some events are at physical locations, too!
Events in California
Celebrate DNA Day: Spotlight on Genetics and Equity
Join the Los Angeles Public Library – Westwood branch, All of Us California, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, SciStarter, the LA Office of the City Clerkand the Network of the National Library of Medicine for an event where we take a deep dive into genetics and equity.
ABOUT THE EVENT
In this event, community leaders will begin a conversation about how healthcare research hasn’t always included all demographics and types of people – and how this can change with a little help from YOU. Then, because the room is set up with chairs in a circle, attendees can grab the mic and share their thoughts on discussion questions with community leaders, health professionals, and researchers. All people, of all backgrounds, are welcome to contribute!
The formal conversation starts at 4:30 PM PT, but come at 4 PM PT for snacks, tabling with the below partners, the opportunity to participate in the All of Us Research program, and hands-on citizen science activities where you can do more real science. After the conversation ends at 5:30 PM PT, we’ll stick around for more informal interaction and fun!
Join in-person by registering on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/citscimonthlapl
Join online by registering for the Zoom at: http://bit.ly/citscimonthlaplzoom
Parking is available in the Westwood Library garage, located underneath the library. Parking is free with validation.
The Environment & All of Us: How The Environment Can Impact Your Health
Join the Pacficia Sharp Park Library, All of Us California, SciStarter, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine for an event where we take a deep dive into the future of healthcare and how to understand how environmental issues can impact YOUR health. This will be an immersive event where community, science, and innovation converge!
ABOUT THE EVENT
In this event, community leaders present lightening talks about topics relating to the future of healthcare and environmental issues, including how healthcare research hasn’t always included all demographics and types of people – and how this can change with a little help from YOU.
Then, a moderator will facilitate a community conversation, where attendees can grab the mic and share their thoughts on discussion questions with community leaders, health professionals, and researchers. All people, of all backgrounds, are welcome to contribute!
The formal conversation starts at 11:30 AM PT, but come at 10:30 AM PT for snacks, tabling with the below partners, the opportunity to participate in the All of Us Research program, and hands-on citizen science activities where you can do more real science. After the conversation ends at 12:30 PM PT, we’ll stick around for more informal interaction and fun until 1:30 PM PT!
Join in-person by registering on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/citscimonthsanmateo
Join online by registering for the Zoom at: http://bit.ly/citscimonthsanmateozoom
Event in Pennsylvania
Genes and Journeys: Bridging Gaps in Medical and Societal Accessibility
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library, All of Us, SciStarter, Vision Zero Philadelphia, Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine for an event where we take a deep dive into the future of healthcare and accessibility.
Come on a journey of community safety and well-being!
We will engage in a conversation with partners and friends, where we will talk about community safety…
- 🌎 at the global level, featuring a hands-on activity where you’ll get to go outside and monitor climate impacts with ISeeChange.
- 👥 at the local level, featuring Vision Zero, an effort to increase pedestrian safety in Philadelphia, and Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction, a fascinating citizen science project that empowers you to monitor radon levels (a health hazard) within your home.
- 🧬 at the individual level, where community leaders will lead a conversation on how healthcare research hasn’t always included all demographics and what we can all do to make health data more inclusive with the All of Us Research Program.
Register on Eventbrite to attend in-person at the Skyline Room in the Parkway Central Library (http://bit.ly/citscimonthphilly), or register on Zoom to attend the online option (http://bit.ly/parkwaycentralzoom).
Event in Florida
Celebrate DNA Day with a Deep Dive into Health, Ancestry & Citizen Science
Join us at the Headquarters library in-person or online for a thought-provoking conversation that will explore the latest breakthroughs in health, ancestry, DNA, and other research, especially informed by the All of Us Research Program.
We’ll also be talking about how you can investigate your ancestry and use services provided by the Alachua County Public Library, and SciStarter will be introducing the Eterna project, where you can help design RNA-based vaccines by solving puzzles!
People of all ages are welcome! Discover how the power of genetics and genomics is transforming the way we approach health, medicine, and the environment.
The formal conversation starts at 5 PM ET, but doors open at 4 PM ET for snacks, tabling with the below partners, the opportunity to sign up for the All of Us Research Program, and hands-on citizen science activities where you can do more real science. After the conversation ends at 6 PM ET, we’ll stick around for more informal interaction and fun!
If you would like to join online, please register through Zoom: http://bit.ly/citscignvzoom
If you would like to come in-person (401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601), please register through Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/citscimonthgnv
Online-only events
Taking Charge of Your Health Data!
RSVP online for a conversation that will explore the latest breakthroughs in health and how YOU can take charge of your health data.
Join All of Us Wisconsin, the Network of the National Library of Medicine, and SciStarter for a one-hour live, online event about how the All of Us Research Program is transforming health research and how this can empower YOU.
Discover how the power of genetics and genomics is transforming the way we approach health, medicine, the environment…and your understanding of yourself.
Our speakers for this event include Aaron Perry, the President and CEO of the Rebalance-Life Wellness Association; Dr. Kevin Izard, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital and a Co-Investigator for the All of Us Research Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin; and Dr. Casper Bendixsen, a social-cultural anthropologist focused on agricultural and rural communities in the U.S.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/citscimonthwi
Genes and Journeys: Bridging Gaps in Medical and Societal Accessibility
Join All of Us California, SciStarter, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine for an event where we take a deep dive into the future of healthcare and accessibility.
In this event, community leaders will begin a conversation about how healthcare research and our communities haven’t always included all demographics and types of people – and how this can change with a little help from YOU.
Join for a watch party of pre-recorded talks from Dr. Karriem Watson, the Chief Engagement Officer at the All of Us Research program; Devon Anderson from the American Association on Health and Disability; a genetic counselor from the University of Southern California; and Jon Froehlich, the leader of Project Sidewalk.
We’ll screen the talks, and then the speakers will be on, LIVE, to answer your questions.
All people, of all backgrounds, are welcome to contribute!
