Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
Photo: NASA Heavenly Citizen Science “80% of North Americans cannot see the Milky Way because of the effects of artificial lighting,” according to The Guardian. Measure light pollution near you this week and contribute to this important research. Or, if you’re lucky enough to see the heavens, there’s a citizen science project in need of your observations. Our … Read more “Citizen Science in SPAAAAAACE!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Newsletter
Here are some excerpts from a recent article about SciStarter, as originally published by Environmental BioPhyics, “a group of scientists passionate about measuring the environment.” Measuring and Modeling the Environment Crowdsource Your Data Collection? by Colin Campbell on June 30, 2016 What can you do when you need data from all over the world in … Read more “Crowdsource Your Data Collection?”
Categories: ASU Citizen Science Maker Summit, Citizen Science News, In the News
SciStarter founder and Professor at School for the Future of Innovation in Society at ASU , appointed to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Advisory Council . Darlene Cavalier has been invited to serve as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology. The council provides independent advice to the … Read more “SciStarter founder and Professor at ASU’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society appointed to EPA Advisory Council.”
Categories: Citizen Science News, In the News
Dive into Shark Week with SciStarter It’s shark week! Celebrate by getting involved in one of the many citizen science projects that study and protect sharks. Find even more projects with the SciStarter Global Project Finder. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Animals, Biology, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Newsletter, Ocean & Water
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
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
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
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
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
SciStarter adds first Canadian organization as a citizen science partner The David Suzuki Foundation expands citizen science projects to include Canadians Philadelphia, PA / Vancouver, B.C. (January 28, 2016) — The David Suzuki Foundation is teaming up with SciStarter to encourage science researchers in Canada to engage more citizen science partners through SciStarter’s … Read more “SciStarter adds first Canadian organization as a citizen science partner”
Categories: Citizen Science, SciStarter News
