Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Guest Contributor, Apr 26, 2016
by Russ Campbell Orchids have long held an enigmatic mystique. Perhaps their origins as tropical and subtropical plants found in exotic locales and an early lack of understanding of how they survive have contributed to their status. By the 19th century, orchids were a status of the British well-to-do. The famed voyager and scientist Charles … Read more “Orchid Observers: Tracking the Effect of Climate Change Through Citizen Science”
Categories: Citizen Science, Guest Contributor, Project Profile
By Guest Contributor, Apr 22, 2016
We started this year by making you curious about WeCureALZ – a groundbreaking new project that is set to fight Alzheimer’s. Now we want to tell you all about the 'science' in this citizen science project. … Read more
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Guest Contributor, Project Profile
By Arvind Suresh, Apr 09, 2016
The beauty of citizen science is the ability for non-professional researchers to get up close and personal with science. Think about all of your experiences collecting data from your backyard, analyzing images of spring online, and learning about new topics in science, have you heard from the scientists you’re helping? In our new series, “Conversations … Read more “Conversations in CitSci: Kay Havens of Project BudBurst”
Categories: Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors, Project Profile
By Guest Contributor, Mar 29, 2016
Follow a tree through its journey into spring! Citizen scientists can record budbursting, leafing and flowering with Track a Tree as seasons shift in the United Kingdom.
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Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Guest Contributor, Nature & Outdoors, Project Profile
By Editorial Team, Mar 18, 2016
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? This question has engaged philosophers through the ages in discussions regarding observation and the knowledge of reality. Scientists in the PhenoCam Network are also interested in what goes on in forests when no one is around to observe … Read more “PhenoCam and Season Spotter: Using Digital Photography to Educate Youth and Advance Climate Change Science”
Categories: Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Project Profile
By Sharman Apt Russell, Mar 15, 2016
Help NASA understand clouds by reporting your observations with the citizen science project S'Cool
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Categories: Astronomy & Space, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Project Profile
By Carolyn Graybeal, Feb 11, 2016
Individuals diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer face a difficult treatment decision – intensive radiotherapy or complete surgical removal of their bladder. Each option has benefits and draw backs, and there are limited data available to patients and physicians to help predict which treatment might provide the best outcome. Dr. Anne Kiltie, Associate Professor of Radiation … Read more “The gamification of data analysis in cancer increases citizen contribution and reduces research time”
Categories: Apps, Biology, Citizen Science, Gaming, Project Profile
By Guest Contributor, Jan 23, 2016
by Egle Marija Ramanauskaite Maybe you’re finding it hard to stick to that New Year’s resolution of making it to the gym every week. How about trying something easier instead? Like changing the world for example, by helping cure Alzheimer’s – one of the most devastating diseases that we face today. How, you ask? Read on … Read more “Fighting Alzheimer’s Together, Through Citizen Science”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, Project Profile
By Kristin Butler, Dec 19, 2015
Citizen scientists help make discoveries about how genetics may shape the way we taste food. Turkey or ham? Stuffing or mashed potatoes? Pumpkin or apple pie? As I prepared for Thanksgiving this year, I reflected on all the culinary choices this feasting day offers and wondered why people who share a culture, a community, or … Read more “Citizen Scientists Help Unravel the Genetics of Taste”
Categories: Biology, Citizen Science, CitSci Research, Project Profile
By Kristin Butler, Dec 09, 2015
Editor’s Note: myObservatory is a SciStarter advertiser but had no editorial input or control over this blog post. by Kristin Butler When I attended the Citizen Science Association’s first national conference in San Jose earlier this year, I noticed a recurring theme: while there has been an explosion in the collection of data by volunteers across the … Read more “Putting Your Data to Work With myObservatory”
Categories: Citizen Science, CitSci Research, Computers & Technology, Project Profile
