Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Caroline Nickerson, Sep 21, 2019
As the interviewer and the author of this post, I’ll reveal my bias now: meeting Michelle Neil, the secretary and social media moderator of the Australian Citizen Science Association, was a highlight of the Citizen Science Association’s conference for me. I’m an unabashed Michelle fan. She sat down with me this past March in Raleigh … Read more “Citizen Science in Australia: Spotlight on Michelle Neil”
Categories: Citizen Science, CitSci Research, Ecology & Environment, Events
By Caroline Nickerson, Sep 18, 2019
Mark your calendars for May 2021! The 2021 Citizen Science Association conference (#CitSci2021) will be at School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University (ASU), our partners in citizen science innovation. SciStarter is a proud research affiliate of ASU. Our founder and founding board member of the Citizen Science Association, Darlene … Read more “Mark Your Calendars for CitSci2021”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Conference, Citizen Science News, Events
By Caroline Nickerson, May 16, 2019
From March 13-17, the Citizen Science Association hosted their biennial conference, “Growing our Family Tree,” in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference was referred to as #CitSci2019 on social media. The SciStarter team came together to attend various events, give presentations, hatch new ideas with potential collaborators, and celebrate citizen science. Below are selected reflections and … Read more “The SciStarter Team Reflects on the Citizen Science Association Conference”
Categories: About Us, Citizen Science Conference, Citizen Science Day, Citizen Science News, Events
By Caroline Nickerson, Feb 22, 2019
No matter who you are in the citizen science world – project coordinator, student, citizen science enthusiast – you can benefit from sharpening your writing and communication skills. Participants will emerge from this workshop with the first draft of an article that they can publish on SciStarter’s Syndicated Blog Network. This network includes the SciStarter, … Read more “Registration for “Storytelling in Citizen Science” Workshop at the Citizen Science Association Conference”
Categories: Citizen Science Conference, Events, SciStarter News
By Darlene Cavalier, Dec 11, 2017
Watch Catherine Hoffman demonstrating how to use SciStarter in this recorded webinar presented by the Citizen Science Association. … Read more
Categories: Events, Webinar
By Catherine Price, May 25, 2017
You’re in good company We just returned from the 2017 Citizen Science Association conference in St. Paul, MN and we can confirm that citizen science is hot! Give yourself a pat on the back for being part of this awesome movement! Below, we share some new and alumni projects we think you’ll love. Find more … Read more “From snorkeling to selfies, here’s how you can advance scientific research”
Categories: Citizen Science, Newsletter
By Catherine Price, May 11, 2017
Researchers to share knowledge and best practices in establishing high standards while engaging volunteer support St. Paul, MN Scientists, community members, and educators from around the world will gather at the Citizen Science Association (CSA) “CitSci2017” Conference to share innovations and best practices for significant research collaborations between scientists and everyday citizens. CitSci2017 will be held … Read more “Citizen Science Association Conference Expands the Movement that Draws Everyday People into Legitimate Research”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, CSA 2017, Events
By Catherine Price, Apr 13, 2017
The SciStarter 2.0 Research and Evaluation team will host a hands-on workshop on May 17, the first day of the Citizen Science Association conference. (Note: there’s still time to register for the conference and workshop!) When: Wednesday May 17, 2017 11:30am – 12:30pm Meeting Room 11 With an Advancing Informal STEM Learning (Pathways) grant from the … Read more “Citizen Science Recruitment, Retention, Research & Evaluation Workshop at Citizen Science Association Conference”
Categories: Citizen Science, CSA 2017, Events
By Catherine Price, Mar 22, 2017
There’s still time to register for the Citizen Science Association Conference (5/17-5/20 in Minneapolis, MN)! The conference will start on May 17 with a series of workshops and special events to dive deep into relevant topics. As a proud cofounder of Citizen Science Day, SciStarter is pleased to invite you to join the Citizen Science … Read more “Don’t miss the Citizen Science Day workshop at the CSA Conference!”
Categories: ASU Citizen Science Maker Summit, Citizen Science, Events
By Darlene Cavalier, Mar 14, 2017
There’s still time to register for the Citizen Science Association Conference (5/17-5/20 in Minneapolis, MN). Among many exciting events and discussions, and just before the opening reception on 5/17, MN Public Radio’s Heather McElhatton, will moderate a one-hour book panel discussion in the Grand Ballroom at the River Centre. The event, sponsored by Arizona State University’s Center … Read more “MN Public Radio’s Heather McElhatton to moderate authors’ discussion at Citizen Science Association Conference”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science News, CSA 2017, Events
