Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Caroline Nickerson, Mar 18, 2020
Dear Citizen Science Month friends: Let’s take one, big, collective deep breath. Annnnnnddddd exhale. Okay. In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, if you were planning to host an event (including events for Verizon volunteers), please transition your in-person events to online events or cancel/postpone your event until we have clear signals that it’s safe to … Read more “Citizen Science Month Updates for Event Organizers”
Categories: Citizen Science Month
By Caroline Nickerson, Mar 11, 2020
Citizen science can build upon your existing STEM programs or introduce a whole new world of STEM engagement opportunities for library patrons. From tracking species migrations to measuring light pollution or searching online for new galaxies, citizen science invites patrons to engage in REAL research projects and contribute to scientific knowledge. Discover how libraries are … Read more “Webinar Recording: Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library”
Categories: Citizen Science Month, libraries, NNLM
By Caroline Nickerson, Feb 24, 2020
Join us on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to learn about Citizen Science Month in April 2020. SciStarter and partners around the world are planning events and programs to celebrate and promote all things citizen science: amazing discoveries, incredible volunteers, hardworking practitioners, inspiring projects, and anything else citizen science-related! This webinar will … Read more “National Science Teaching Association Web Seminar: Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) with Ideas, Tips, and Resources from the SciStarter Team”
Categories: Citizen Science Month, Education, Science Education Standards, Webinar
By Caroline Nickerson, Jan 09, 2020
Global Citizen Science Month celebrates and promotes all things citizen science: amazing discoveries, incredible volunteers, hardworking practitioners, inspiring projects, and anything else citizen science-related! Thanks to support from the National Library of Medicine, SciStarter and Arizona State University (ASU) are able to provide you with free digital resources, support, access to kits, and an event calendar to help you plan … Read more “CitSciMonth is April 2020. Here’s how you can get involved”
Categories: Citizen Science Month, Events, Newsletter
By Caroline Nickerson, Dec 20, 2019
Verizon employees can get started with citizen science right now in their corporate volunteer portal, as well as at Verizon.SciStarter.org. Whenever you attend a (virtual or in-person) SciStarter event or participate in one of the projects listed on Verizon.SciStarter.org, please return to the corporate volunteer portal to register and get credit for your service hours. … Read more “Webinar Recording: Become a Citizen Scientist to Protect the Planet”
Categories: Global Citizen Science Month, Verizon, webinar
By Caroline Nickerson, Dec 18, 2019
You’re Invited! Designed specifically for Verizon’s Corporate Employee Volunteers but open to all, tomorrow’s webinar provides an introduction to citizen science and then to SciStarter, an organization and online portal that helps people find, join, and participate in citizen science projects. A step-by-step guide will show how to use SciStarter to find local to global … Read more “Webinar Tomorrow: Become a Citizen Scientist to Protect the Planet!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, Events, webinar
By Caroline Nickerson, Dec 06, 2019
You’re Invited to the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Virtual Conference! Join us tomorrow on Saturday, December 7, starting at 10:00 am ET, to learn about the value of connecting in-school and out-of-school STEM activities, to hear from educators who have implemented successful programs, and to explore ways you can connect your learning environment to … Read more “Calling All Science Educators: Virtual Conference Tomorrow with the National Science Teaching Association”
Categories: Education, Events, Science Education Standards
By Caroline Nickerson, Nov 21, 2019
Citizen Science at Your Library Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying butterflies to measuring light pollution, citizen science offers unique ways to engage every patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environments and equitable access to resources, libraries … Read more “Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library: Ideas, Tips, and Resources from SciStarter and STAR Net”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, libraries
By Caroline Nickerson, Oct 22, 2019
April 2020 is Global Citizen Science Month, and SciStarter, Arizona State University, the Citizen Science Association, and many other partners from around the world provide free resources, support, and an event calendar to help you plan and promote your online or in-person event. I’m Caroline Nickerson, SciStarter’s Program Manager for Global Citizen Science … Read more “You’re Invited: Planning Global Citizen Science Month, April 2020”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Day, Citizen Science News, Events, Global Citizen Science Month
By Caroline Nickerson, Oct 10, 2019
Do you want to know more about the world around you? iNaturalist allows anyone, anywhere to contribute to a global record of biodiversity by uploading pictures of plants and animals with their smartphone or computer. In a new podcast episode (listen below!), co-host Justin Schell talks with Dr. Carrie Seltzer, the Stakeholder Engagement Strategist for … Read more “Explore biodiversity with iNaturalist and the Appalachian Mountain Club”
Categories: Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors, Project Profile
