Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
Look back at two shark citizen science projects featured on the SciStarter blog. Want to learn about and protect sharks? We’ve got you covered! Sharks often get a bad rap; they’re featured in the media as dangerous killers that prey upon helpless human beings and animals. Although shark attacks occur, they are rare; and attempts … Read more “How Are Cows and Purses Related to Sharks?”
Categories: Citizen Science, Ocean & Water
This post, written by Christine Nieves, originally appeared on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas blog. Check out the citizen science projects mentioned in the post, such as: FoldIt, Sound Around You, and FightMalaria@Home. I remember the distinct feeling of learning about Foldit. It was a mixture of awe and hope for the potential breakthrough contributions a … Read more “Exploring Citizen Science”
Categories: Citizen Science, Health
Want to learn about data visualization in citizen science? Take part in CitSci.org’s Feature Friday! What: This feature Friday will focus on data visualization on the CitSci.org site. Who: Anyone who is interested in data visualization in a citizen science setting. Please join our conversation with your valuable input. Researchers, coordinators, and volunteers are … Read more “Discussion on Data Visualization through CitSci.org’s Feature Friday”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
Every week, Caren Cooper’s Coop’s Citizen Sci Scoop delves into relevant citizen science topics. During a recent trip to Italy for a citizen science summer course, Caren discovered the challenges of communicating about citizen science. While the definition itself is open to interpretation, the word “citizen science” is also not a universally-known term. In the … Read more “Coop’s Citizen Sci Scoop: Does citizen science get lost in translation?”
Categories: Citizen Science
Want to learn about downloading data and data management in citizen science? Take part in CitSci.org’s Feature Friday! What: This Feature Friday is focusing on downloading data from CitSci.org. Who: Any one who has an interest in data management in a Citizen Science setting. Come voice your valuable input to improve CitSci.org and discuss citizen science with … Read more “Get Ready for CitSci.org’s July Feature Friday”
Categories: Citizen Science, Events
Every week, Caren Cooper’s Coop’s Citizen Sci Scoop delves into relevant citizen science topics, and rounds up scientific publications that have relied on citizen science. In honor of Independence Day, Caren focused on Thomas Jefferson’s vision of civic duty and pursuit of knowledge, and demonstrated how Jefferson’s desire to track weather conditions has resulted in a legacy … Read more “Coop’s Citizen Sci Scoop: Jefferson’s Legacy Cultivates a Nation of Amateurs”
Categories: Citizen Science
In my last blog, I wrote about some science that I found to be fascinating, but also a little on the weird side. Remember the curious case of green poop? Beginning to notice the science that exists in our daily lives is a great skill to have, and I hope I have piqued your interest … Read more “Be Trendy and Hip and Use That Smartphone for Science”
Categories: Citizen Science
What do Cheerleaders, Flies and Cancer Research Have in Common? Houston, TX-May 12, 2014 — NanoRacks is excited to have continued broad participation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through partnerships with citizen and student scientists on the SpaceX-3. The launch occurred on April 18th from Cape Canaveral, FL. NanoRacks is hosting four payloads … Read more “NanoRacks Launches Four Payloads on SpaceX-3”
Categories: Astronomy & Space, Citizen Science
At the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS), Raleigh, we’ve made citizen science a priority, because we recognize its power to teach people about the natural world and the role of science in their daily lives. The value of the citizen scientist is apparent throughout our museum, including in our research and collections, educational … Read more “Bridging the Gaps: Integrating Citizen Science Throughout an Institution”
Categories: Citizen Science
Thanks to the Independence National Historical Park for giving me access to the Liberty Bell. I had a lot of fun collecting microbes from this national treasure in my hometown! Happy to announce that the microbes from the Liberty Bell have been selected to fly on the International Space Station where their growth rates will … Read more “Liberty and Science for All: Project MERCCURI press release”
Categories: Chemistry, Citizen Science, Health, In the News
