Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Ashley Mehlenbacher, Dec 14, 2019
Review: Radiation Brain Moms and Citizen Scientists: The Gender Politics of Food Contamination after Fukushima. By Aya Hirata Kimura. Durham: Duke University Press, 2016. Radiation and Food Safety In March 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami that would result in a tragic loss of life. Water overtook the … Read more “Book Review: Citizen Science and Civic Engagement in Japan after a Nuclear Disaster”
Categories: Book Review, Citizen Science
By Caroline Nickerson, Dec 06, 2019
You’re Invited to the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Virtual Conference! Join us tomorrow on Saturday, December 7, starting at 10:00 am ET, to learn about the value of connecting in-school and out-of-school STEM activities, to hear from educators who have implemented successful programs, and to explore ways you can connect your learning environment to … Read more “Calling All Science Educators: Virtual Conference Tomorrow with the National Science Teaching Association”
Categories: Education, Events, Science Education Standards
By Bob Hirshon, Nov 24, 2019
Our master chefs in the SciStarter kitchen have been working overtime to bring you this delectable Thanksgiving menu, featuring citizen science projects guaranteed to satisfy even the most insatiable curiosity. Bon appétit! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter
By Emily Hostetler, Caroline Nickerson, David Sittenfeld, Sara Benson, Nov 21, 2019
Want to learn more about this initiative? Check out the Wicked Hot Boston series, Parts One and Two. Want to address climate hazards in your community? Head over to SciStarter.org/NOAA to find a citizen science project. Wicked Hot Boston It’s true: the world is getting hotter, and Boston is becoming WICKED hot. This past summer, … Read more “Boston is WICKED hot. This is what they’re doing about it.”
Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Events
By Caroline Nickerson,
Citizen Science at Your Library Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying butterflies to measuring light pollution, citizen science offers unique ways to engage every patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environments and equitable access to resources, libraries … Read more “Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library: Ideas, Tips, and Resources from SciStarter and STAR Net”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, libraries
By Darlene Cavalier, Nov 08, 2019
SciStarter (SciStarter.org) is engaged in a large corporate employee volunteer program to introduce employees to citizen science through online and in-person events across the country and to train and engage them in a number of SciStarter affiliate projects (see SciStarter.org/API to learn more about affiliates). For this program, we are seeking local partners to collaborate with … Read more “Seeking local partners in specific locations to host an event during Citizen Science Month (April 2020)”
Categories: Affiliate Tools, API, Citizen Science Day, Citizen Science Month, Other
By Patricia Balbon, Oct 31, 2019
Gordon, David George. The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual: Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America’s Most Elusive Creature. Mountaineers Books, 2015. 176 pages. Paperback US$12.26. It’s late, and you’re seeking shelter for the night after a long hike. Something’s lurking among the shadows; pungent wafts of musk barrage your nostrils. In the soft mud, you … Read more “Book Review: Seeking the Sasquatch”
Categories: Book Review, Nature & Outdoors
By Bob Hirshon, Oct 28, 2019
If you are faint of heart, read no further! For these projects are so creepy and spooky and altogether ooky that merely glancing at them could lead to serious sensations of ickiness and dread! What? Still reading? Okay. But don’t say we didn’t warn you… Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Animals, Bats, Biology, book, EarthSchool, Insects, Newsletter
By Caroline Nickerson, Oct 22, 2019
April 2020 is Global Citizen Science Month, and SciStarter, Arizona State University, the Citizen Science Association, and many other partners from around the world provide free resources, support, and an event calendar to help you plan and promote your online or in-person event. I’m Caroline Nickerson, SciStarter’s Program Manager for Global Citizen Science … Read more “You’re Invited: Planning Global Citizen Science Month, April 2020”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Day, Citizen Science News, Events, Global Citizen Science Month
By Caroline Nickerson, Oct 10, 2019
Do you want to know more about the world around you? iNaturalist allows anyone, anywhere to contribute to a global record of biodiversity by uploading pictures of plants and animals with their smartphone or computer. In a new podcast episode (listen below!), co-host Justin Schell talks with Dr. Carrie Seltzer, the Stakeholder Engagement Strategist for … Read more “Explore biodiversity with iNaturalist and the Appalachian Mountain Club”
Categories: Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors, Project Profile
