Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Darlene Cavalier, Feb 18, 2015
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Citizen Science Hackfest on 2/11 at the Citizen Science Association’s conference in San Jose, CA! This hands-on and discussion-driven meet-up was a wonderful opportunity for participants to dream up AND build creative tools to improve the field of citizen science! . Once we settled into our digs (conveniently situated … Read more “Reports from the Hackfest at the Citizen Science Association conference”
Categories: Events, hackfest
By Darlene Cavalier, Feb 10, 2015
SAN JOSE, CA – A global audience is gathering this week, intent on changing the way science is done. Over 600 people from 25 countries will convene February 11 and 12, 2015, at the San Jose Convention Center for “Citizen Science 2015,” the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association (CSA). In citizen science, members … Read more “Capacity Crowd for Citizen Science 2015 Conference”
Categories: Events, hackfest
By Darlene Cavalier,
Propose or join a project or activity for the SciStarter Hackfest at the Citizen Science Association Conference! What: A hands-on and discussion-driven meet-up where everyone participates in dreaming up AND building creative tools to improve the field of citizen science! Where: Citizen Science 2015 Conference, San Jose, CA Who: The SciStarter team and YOU! Why: … Read more “Propose or Join a Citizen Science Hackfest Project!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Darlene Cavalier, Feb 06, 2015
Are you planning to attend the Citizen Science Association’s Conference and/or the American Association for the Advancement of Science Conference and Family Science Days in San Jose, CA? Let’s meet up! Here’s where you will find SciStarter: All events are at the San Jose Convention Center. Citizen Science Association Conference 2/11 11:50am The Crowd & … Read more “San Jose, we’re comin’ at ya with a TON of #citizenscience !”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Darlene Cavalier,
SciStarter is partnering up with the Science Cheerleaders from the Oakland Raiders, editors from Discover Magazine and Astronomy Magazine, and regional citizen science project owners (AirCasting and ZomBEE Watch) at Family Science Days (a free event presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science). February 14 – 15, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 … Read more “Come meet the Science Cheerleaders and the SciStarter team in San Jose, CA on 2/14-15 at Family Science Days!”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Ian Vorster, Aug 09, 2014
On Sunday August 10, join Slooh and citizen scientists as they observe the Super Moon. Don’t miss a live interview (Sunday at 7:30 ET) with SciStarter’s founder Darlene Cavalier on Slooh, the telescope and astronomy website devoted to stars and the cosmos. There is a tendency to prefix anything dramatic, unusual or super … Read more “Super Moon, Super Meteor Showers, Super Citizen Science”
Categories: Astronomy & Space, Citizen Science, Events
By Rae Moore - Editor, Jul 31, 2014
Want to learn about data visualization in citizen science? Take part in CitSci.org’s Feature Friday! What: This feature Friday will focus on data visualization on the CitSci.org site. Who: Anyone who is interested in data visualization in a citizen science setting. Please join our conversation with your valuable input. Researchers, coordinators, and volunteers are … Read more “Discussion on Data Visualization through CitSci.org’s Feature Friday”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Rae Moore - Editor, Jul 10, 2014
Want to learn about downloading data and data management in citizen science? Take part in CitSci.org’s Feature Friday! What: This Feature Friday is focusing on downloading data from CitSci.org. Who: Any one who has an interest in data management in a Citizen Science setting. Come voice your valuable input to improve CitSci.org and discuss citizen science with … Read more “Get Ready for CitSci.org’s July Feature Friday”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
By Rae Moore - Editor, Jul 03, 2014
Save the Date! The Citizen Science Association will host the Citizen Science 2015 Conference on February 11 and 12, 2015. Members of the SciStarter team serve on committees for the Citizen Science Association and pre-conference, including Darlene Cavalier (Web/Communications Committee), Lily Bui (Conference Communications Committee), and Caren Cooper (co-Chair, Publications Committee). What: Citizen Science is … Read more “Save the Date! Citizen Science 2015 Conference and Gathering”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Conference, Events
By John Ohab, Apr 24, 2014
Non-profit citizen science organization Paleo Quest is very excited to partner with SciStarter at the USA Science and Engineering Festival (Hall DE, Booth Number 5337). Paleo Quest researcher John Nance will share marine fossils that are up to 25 million years old with attendees. Each fossil that will be on display was collected by the non-profit’s … Read more “Win a 25 million year old fossil at USA SciFest!”
Categories: Archeology, Citizen Science, Events
