Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Darlene Cavalier, Aug 17, 2018
Periodically, SciStarter will publish updates from Darlene. What do you think we should call these installments? After you vote, make sure you scroll down and read our latest “Darlene Update.” Loading… Good morning! We hope you and your communities can make use of these free resources designed to support new and seasoned participants. 1) Check … Read more “Update from Darlene Cavalier, the founder of SciStarter”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, SciStarter News
By Caroline Nickerson, Aug 16, 2018
We have an exciting announcement! Beginning in October of this year, SciStarter is partnering with Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher’s research team to begin publishing monthly book reviews of books focusing on citizen science. Dr. Mehlenbacher’s team at the University of Waterloo includes both undergraduate and graduate students. Housed in the English Department, the team’s research focuses on, among … Read more “New Book Review Series”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, CitSci Research, Education, SciStarter News
By Caroline Nickerson, Aug 15, 2018
Want to get to know the people behind the curtain a little bit better? Tune in to our “team member spotlight” series! You’ll meet the people who make SciStarter work and learn what makes them tick. One thing we all have in common? A love for citizen science. This week, we’re featuring Jill Nugent. Jill … Read more “Team Member Spotlight: Jill Nugent”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science, SciStarter News, Staff Spotlight
By Caroline Nickerson, Aug 13, 2018
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Categories: About Us, Citizen Science News, SciStarter News
By Caroline Nickerson, Aug 01, 2018
Want to get to know the people behind the curtain a little bit better? Tune in to our “team member spotlight” series! You’ll meet the people who make SciStarter work and learn what makes them tick. One thing we all have in common? A love for citizen science. This week, we’re featuring Lea Shell. Lea … Read more “Team Member Spotlight: Lea Shell”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science, Staff Spotlight
By Darlene Cavalier, Jul 23, 2018
Managing editor Jenny Cutraro is stepping down to dedicate herself full-time to Science Storytellers, a program she founded that bridges science engagement, education, and journalism. Science Storytellers invites kids to sit down face-to-face with a scientist and to have a conversation about that scientist’s research, much as a science journalist would do, and to then write a story … Read more “SciStarter’s awesome managing editors.”
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