Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Emma Giles, Jul 18, 2024
Moths aren’t just butterflies’ homely cousins. They’re amazing, not only for their beauty, but for their incredible diversity (160,000 species!) and ingenious adaptations. With National Moth Week coming up, it’s the perfect time to get to know these extraordinary creatures. Also in this blog: upcoming events, activities for garden lovers, citizen science kits you can … Read more “Much Ado About Mothing”
Categories: Events, Featured Projects, libraries, Library, Newsletter, Other
By Emma Giles, Apr 10, 2024
April is Citizen Science Month, a chance to shine a bright light on the movement. This year, thanks to support from the National Library of Medicine, the Moore Foundation, Arizona State University, the American Association for Participatory Sciences and many partners, we’re activating One Million Acts of Science across your projects and others listed on SciStarter to … Read more “Do this now to (re)inspire participation in your project during Citizen Science Month (April)!”
Categories: Citizen Science Month
By Emma Giles, Feb 23, 2023
Imagine a world in which students learn science and solve problems through contributing to real research with the help of a teacher’s guiding hand. In this world, students build confidence in collecting and identifying data, experience the scientific method through play, and participate in real research. Lucky for the students in Broward County Public Schools … Read more “Teachers Take on Citizen Science to Enhance Problem-Based Learning”
Categories: Education, Events
