Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Dan Stanton, Jan 16, 2019
If you are a fan of public libraries (and I’m assuming everyone is a fan of public libraries), I’ve got some exciting news for you! Citizen Science practitioners and public libraries have been taking a good look at each other and finding ways of partnering to the mutual benefit of both. If you are attending … Read more “Libraries – Coming Soon to a Citizen Science Conference Near You!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Conference, Education, Events
By Lea Shell, Jan 14, 2019
2018 was a great year for Citizen Science! More than 3,000 projects and events are now registered on SciStarter. There’s something for everyone, everywhere. In this edition of the newsletter, we are honoring the Top 18 Projects of 2018: projects that our collective community shared, participated in, and loved. Cheers! The SciStarter Team GLOBE Observer: … Read more “Top 18 Projects of 2018”
Categories: Astronomy & Space, Biology, Birds, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment, Featured Projects, Health, Insects, Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter
By Danielle Davidoff, Jan 11, 2019
Natural beauty is not out of reach even in the most urban of spaces. The Mystic River Watershed is the most populated watershed in Massachusetts, with 7% of the MA population living on 1% of its land. Extending from Cambridge north to Arlington and Winchester, the story of the Mystic River is one of extensive … Read more “Mystic River Herring Education Project”
Categories: Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment
By Caroline Nickerson, Jan 04, 2019
Dear Librarian, Libraries and similar venues are public spaces where community members, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, economic level, or education level, can engage in a variety of activities. May we suggest citizen science, which enables ordinary people to advance real scientific research? Professional scientists need your help, and connecting through citizen science projects offers … Read more “Calling all Librarians: Citizen Science Day 2019 Invitation”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, Events, Gaming
By SciStarter Team, Dec 18, 2018
Our editors found 12 projects related to the 12 Days of Christmas jingle. Ok, some are a stretch, but we hope you enjoy our holiday edition! We have some exciting developments on the horizon. Will you please take a moment to update your dashboard settings so you can really make the most of the new features in … Read more “12 Days of Christmasy Citizen Science”
Categories: Citizen Science, Newsletter
By Lea Shell, Dec 02, 2018
Overwhelmed with holiday shopping? Well, maybe our team can help you out with some gifts that support citizen science! Whether it’s a kit or some citizen science project swag, there are a lot of ways to show your support and share the world of citizen science with your friends and relatives. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Animals, Apps, Astronomy & Space, Biology, Birds, Citizen Science, Featured Projects, Geology & Earth Sciences, Insects, Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter, Ocean & Water
By Jill Nugent, Nov 28, 2018
This fall, students everywhere were treated to a citizen science virtual field trip organized by Discovery Education and the Girl Scouts of the USA. “Unleash Your Inner Scientist,” the title of virtual field trip, featured SciStarter’s Founder, Darlene Cavalier, and was filmed on location at the 92-acre STEM Center of Excellence in Dallas, Texas. No … Read more “Citizen Science goes to camp and into classrooms: Join us for a Virtual Citizen Science Field Trip!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Education, Events, Girl Scouts
By Patricia Balbon, Nov 26, 2018
Busch, Akiko. The Incidental Steward: Reflections on Citizen Science. Yale University Press, 2014. 256 pages. Paperback $US16.00 One evening as she was preparing dinner, Jennifer Doudna’s son noticed her laughing out loud. The biochemist had been thinking about how bacteria have the ability to protect themselves by finding and clipping a virus’ DNA—CRISPR—a clever mechanism … Read more “Book Review: Introspection through citizen science”
Categories: Book Review, Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors
By Lea Shell, Nov 22, 2018
Dig into this serving of Thanksgiving projects with friends and family. This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you, our outstanding community of citizen scientists and researchers. Thank you for your efforts, big and small. Happy Thanksgiving. Now, feast on these projects! Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Birds, Citizen Science, Featured Projects, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health, Insects, Nature & Outdoors
By Jill Nugent, Nov 19, 2018
Citizen science can be an excellent way to engage learners in the process of science and to address the Practices as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In each issue of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Journal, Science Scope, a citizen science project from the SciStarter Project Finder is featured! In the … Read more “Citizen Science in the Classroom: Raspberry Shake”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, EarthSchool, Education, Project Profile
