Spring (and Citizen Science) Are For the Birds!
Fly, don't walk, to these projects to find, study and snap pictures of birds wherever you live. … Read more
Categories: Featured Projects
April is flying by! Don’t miss these #CitSciMonth events!
Have you been enjoying Citizen Science Month 2022 as much as we have?! We’ve been learning about birds, taking tours of herbaria (that’s where scientists keep plant specimens), studying iguanas, participating in bioblitzes and more! Feeling left out? Don’t worry, there are still so many great events to check out before the month is over! Here are … Read more “April is flying by! Don’t miss these #CitSciMonth events!”
Categories: Citizen Science Month
Ben Franklin: Founding father, citizen scientist
Benjamin Franklin was always curious. He loved to explore the world around him — just like the citizen scientists of today! We’re celebrating Ben Franklin this month in honor of Citizen Science Month and the new two part Ken Burns documentary, Benjamin Franklin, out now on PBS. And on April 20 at 7 pm ET, … Read more “Ben Franklin: Founding father, citizen scientist”
Categories: Citizen Science, Education, Events, Webinar
Citizen Science Month events for and from libraries!
Librarians: Visit CitizenScienceMonth.org and “share” and promote any event, particularly those hosted by fellow librarians! Citizen Science 101: A Beginner’s Guide! Simple repost the Facebook recording of the 4/1 event to introduce your community to Citizen Science! Citizen Science for the Stars! A special event from NASA’s Night Sky Network, SciStarter and Astronomy Magazine Wednesday, … Read more “Citizen Science Month events for and from libraries!”
Categories: Other
All of Us Releases First 100,000 Genomes to Address a Lack of Medical Diversity
With the release of its first 100,000 genomes, all from volunteers, the All of Us project is on its way to solving one of the most pernicious problems in modern medicine: a startling lack of diversity. The National Institutes of Health project, which launched in 2018, will eventually gather genetic information and other medical data … Read more “All of Us Releases First 100,000 Genomes to Address a Lack of Medical Diversity”
Categories: Citizen Science Month, Health
Check Out Citizen Science Month Events from PBS, Science Friday and More!
Citizen Science Month is almost here! Thanks to support from the Network of the National Library of Medicine, you’ll find free, fun events across the country on SciStarter’s events page. We’ve highlighted a few free, live, online events to get you started. See you next week! Cheers, The SciStarter Team
Categories: Newsletter
Five SPRING-tacular Projects to Get You Outside This Season
Buds are bursting. Birds are singing. Pollinators are on the move. In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is almost here! In the spirit of renewal, let’s all rediscover the world around us by observing and reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. We’ve got projects that are perfect for doing in your neighborhood, at a nearby park … Read more “Five SPRING-tacular Projects to Get You Outside This Season”
Categories: Newsletter
Inspire Your Community to Protect Local Pollinators
When the global pandemic hit, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, locked down in his small city garden in Bristol, England, decided to turn the cameras on the wildlife in his backyard. He was particularly fascinated with the bees visiting his garden. Putting his unparalleled skills and cameras to use, he filmed more than 60 different … Read more “Inspire Your Community to Protect Local Pollinators”
Categories: Animals, Biology, Citizen Science Month, Ecology & Environment, Environment, Events, Insects, Nature & Outdoors
Sourdough for Science: How YOU Can Create a Tiny World in a Jar
The author of this post, Adam Castiller, is a student of Chelsea Krieg, an Instructor at NC State University. Day-by-day, life seems to be moving so fast. Between developments in vaccines and the shift back to normal life, we all need something to teach us how to enjoy the small and simple things in life. Throughout … Read more “Sourdough for Science: How YOU Can Create a Tiny World in a Jar”
Categories: Chemistry, Nature & Outdoors
Citizen Science 101
Citizen science empowers people of all backgrounds, ages and education levels to participate in real science research happening around the world. And it’s easy to get started! There are lots of fun ways you can get involved. In case you’re not sure where to start, we’ve compiled a few resources that will give you an … Read more “Citizen Science 101”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science, Field Guide to Citizen Science