Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Emma Giles, Sep 17, 2024
Half a million volunteers from 126 countries contributed more than One Million Acts of Science through nearly 1,000 scientific research projects and events in April. On behalf of SciStarter, all of our partners, and the sponsors of Citizen Science Month, we thank each and every participant. Citizen Science Month 2024 was coordinated by SciStarter and … Read more ““One Million Acts of Science” – What We Learned During Citizen Science Month April 2024”
Categories: Other
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 your project. [2025 Update] This year, thanks to support from Arizona State University, The National Girls Collaborative Project, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences and many partners, SciStarter is activating #OneMillionActsofScience across projects listed on SciStarter … 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
