Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Editorial Team, Jun 10, 2015
Milo Toor, a software engineer writes about his experience with DIYBio and Counter Culture Labs. You can find more information about Counter Culture Labs and search for other DIYBio projects on the SciStarter citizen science project database. Counter Culture Labs is a 100% volunteer-run, membership funded organization, and is currently running a Kickstarter campaign, funds from which will … Read more “DIYBio and Open Science Changed My Life (And Could Change Yours)”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Do-It-Yourself
By Eva Lewandowski, Jun 05, 2015
On June 8th, people across the world will celebrate World Oceans Day, a day set aside to honor and protect our oceans. To help you participate in World Oceans Day, we’ve put together a list of 7 ocean-based citizen science projects that need your help. We are partnering with The TerraMar Project to share SciStarter’s … Read more “Celebrate World Oceans Day with Citizen Science”
Categories: Animals, Biology, Ecology & Environment
By Eva Lewandowski, May 27, 2015
Pollinating animals play a crucial role in our food production system, and they are essential in maintaining the health and vitality of many ecosystems. Unfortunately, many pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies, have been declining recently. In response to that decline, the national Pollinator Health Task Force, commissioned by the White House, recently released … Read more “The White House Wants Your Help to Stop the Decline in Pollinators”
Categories: Animals, Biology, Birds, Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors
By Editorial Team, May 20, 2015
Do you want to explore, invent, design, or create something but don’t have the facilities to do so? Do you want to learn more about biotechnology, science, and laboratory safety? Community labs may be the perfect fit for you! Community labs are rapidly spreading throughout the world. Our editors highlight five, below. People often pay … Read more “Is There a Community Lab Near You? – Find lab space, equipment, and training in your area!”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Newsletter
By Editorial Team, May 07, 2015
Many of us are fascinated by insects. They creep, they crawl, they fly, and they’re everywhere! Good thing, because we need them. Here are six insect projects you can do in your backyard, your neighborhood, at school (or in Costa Rica!). Check out the SciStarter blog for updates on your favorite projects and find new projects … Read more “Like Bugs? Here Are Six Citizen Science Projects for You!”
Categories: Biology, Ecology & Environment, Insects
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 29, 2015
Taking you behind the scenes and into the laboratory of the Citizen Science Soil Collection Program This is a guest post by Dr Robert H. Cichewicz a professor at the University of Oklahoma and leader of the Citizen Science Soil Collection Program. Dr Cichewicz previously wrote on SciStarter about how you can participate in this project. In … Read more “Making Medicines from Soil: Going Behind the Scenes of a Citizen Science Project”
Categories: Biology
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 22, 2015
Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day (in the USA) is April 24! Just about every one of the 1,000 projects featured on SciStarter contributes to a better planet but here five projects you can do to participate in research about trees, just about anywhere on Earth. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors
By Editorial Team, Apr 17, 2015
Thisi a guest post by Aaron Pomerantz, a version of which originally appeared on the author’s website The Next Gen Scientist. Search through hundreds of citizen science projects on SciStarter to find one that gets you buzzing! A recent study has revealed thirty species that are new to science living in the bustling city of Los … Read more “Citizen Science Helps Discover Thirty New Species Where You Would Least Expect It”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 10, 2015
Microbes are germs and they are everywhere! Most are good for you. Some are not. Learning more about microbes (where they live, how they behave) can teach us more about their influence on diseases, cures, and our entire ecosystem. Here are five microbial citizen science projects you can do now. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Health, Newsletter
By Darlene Cavalier, Mar 20, 2015
As part of SciStarter’s regular radio series with WHYY’s The Pulse, we highlight new developments in citizen science and a few projects ripe for spring! As the weather starts warming up and we all begin shedding our thick, winter coats, a crop of new citizen science projects are enticing us to get outdoors in the name … Read more ““What’s in store for citizen scientists this spring,” WHYY’s The Pulse”
Categories: Animals, Apps, Biology, Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment, Events
