Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Guest Contributor, Aug 04, 2015
Citizen scientists in Connecticut are creating an atlas of the many species of turtles and helping researchers understand the role of turtles in the ecosystem. Find more information about participating in Connecticut Turtle Atlas, the citizen science project on SciStarter and check out for our newsletter featuring projects you can do outdoors! Guest post by Russ … Read more “How Citizen Scientists are Creating an Atlas of Turtles in Connecticut”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science
By Arvind Suresh, Jul 28, 2015
Amphibians and reptiles, also known asherptiles or herps, are the focus of many citizen science projects. If you like frogs, turtles, and salamanders, just to name a few, join one of the projects below to help us better understand the distribution and population status of these wonderful creatures! Check out the SciStarter blog for updates … Read more “Citizen Science for herptile fans!”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science, Newsletter
By Guest Contributor, Jul 21, 2015
Citizen scientists document in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles help document reptiles and amphbians in Southern California to aid in conservation efforts. Find more information about participating in RASCals, the citizen science project on SciStarter and watch out for our herptile themed newsletter! by Sharman Apt Russell This June, I walked … Read more “California Dreaming”
Categories: Amphibians, Animals, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment, Nature & Outdoors
By Guest Contributor, Jul 19, 2015
Citizen scientists of the Salamander Crossing Brigades in New Hampshire help thousands of salamanders safely across dangerous roads in their migratory journey to the vernal pools. Find out how they contribute to conservation research by tracking and monitoring the salamanders on an annual basis. Guest post by Brett Amy Thelen Every spring, as the earth thaws and … Read more “The Salamander Crossing Brigades: Citizen Science for Salamanders in Southwest New Hampshire”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science
By Editorial Team, Jul 15, 2015
Philadelphia, PA – NASA scientists are on a mission to map global soil moisture, and through SciStarter, they’re teaming up with citizen scientists to gather valuable data from the ground to complement and validate what is seen from space. Known as the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite mission, the research will help scientists understand … Read more “NASA and SciStarter enlist citizen scientists for nationwide research that examines soil moisture conditions and water availability”
Categories: Citizen Science
By Guest Contributor, Jul 11, 2015
Turn on your porch light at night and bring out your inner citizen scientist. Record observations of moths for National Moth Week and help scientists understand these unique Lepidopterans. Guest post by Sandra Lanman I used to be a moth assassin. I’d grab the swatter or scream for my husband whenever one fluttered erratically inside … Read more “I Used to Be A Moth Assassin. This is How I Fell In Love With Them”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science, Nature & Outdoors
By Editorial Team, Jul 08, 2015
It’s Shark Week! Do you know researchers need your help to learn more about these fascinating, underwater creatures? Below, you’ll find five projects to help us learn more about sharks and what we can do to protect them. Join us today at 2:00 PM ET for the next #CitSciChat, a Twitter discussion about citizen science, moderated … Read more “Shark Week with a twist of citizen science!”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science
By Ian Vorster, Jul 07, 2015
Diver-citizen scientists help find out why there has been a recent increase in the number of Sevengill Sharks spotted in the San Diego area The first thing the divers noticed upon reaching the bottom was that there were absolutely no fish—anywhere. The lighting, also being strange, lent everything a deserted, eerie feel. But, says diver … Read more “Divers Attempt to Solve Mystery of Sevengill Shark Sightings on the Pacific Coast”
Categories: Animals, Citizen Science
By Arvind Suresh, Jun 28, 2015
Natural disasters can be devastating and terrifying but in some cases, there are things we can do to take control. Here are a selection of citizen science projects designed to inform rescue efforts and related research. Cheers! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Computers & Technology, Newsletter
By Carolyn Graybeal, Jun 26, 2015
Civic minded citizen scientists in your community help meteorologists and the National Weather Service stay abreast of inclement weather with on-the-ground data. Earlier this week, the Midwest and Northeast were slammed with tornados and thunderstorms that grounded planes and held up trains. Thousands of people along the Northeast corridor lost power as a result. During … Read more “Did you know ‘storm spotters’ in your community help keep you safe during inclement weather?”
Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Newsletter
