Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Kaitlin Vortherms, Dec 08, 2018
The genetic modification of crops (GMOs) and the concept of designer babies (thanks to CRISPR technology) may be two of the most recognizable, yet controversial, topics related to the field of genetic engineering. At its core, genetic engineering, also known as bioengineering, is the genetic modification of an organism. Some view genetic engineering as an … Read more “Becoming a Bio-Engineer”
Categories: Biology, CitSci Research, Do-It-Yourself, EarthSchool, Project Profile
By Kaitlin Vortherms, May 31, 2017
New and exponentially increasing amounts of biomedical research can yield valuable insight into rare diseases, cures, devices, procedures, and more. This growth, however, can sometimes overwhelm scientists and the public alike: the amount of scientific research published in 2014 was more than triple the amount published in 1990, and this trend continues today. While this … Read more “The Science of Hidden Connections”
Categories: Citizen Science, Health, Project Profile
By Kaitlin Vortherms, Feb 21, 2017
When smog is so thick that it clouds our vision, we can see and acknowledge that air pollution is a problem. In December of last year, China issued its second ever red alert, their highest rating for air pollution, and last month, London broke modern air pollution records. But on days when the haze has … Read more “Out of Sight, Out Of Mind: Visualizing the Invisible”
Categories: Citizen Science, Health, Project Profile
By Kaitlin Vortherms, Dec 14, 2016
For many new parents, trying to figure out what a baby needs can feel like taking care of a tiny alien. It doesn’t speak your language and yet you have to figure out what it needs to stay alive. And while there is no shortage of advice about how to manage your child’s eating and … Read more “Eat, Sleep, Repeat: Crowdsourcing The Data Of A Baby’s Typical Day”
Categories: Citizen Science, Project Profile
