Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
Data literacy is someone’s ability to understand and interpret data. In today’s world, we encounter data everywhere. Our smartphones, cars and TVs collect and gather data from us when we use them, and we collect and gather data every time we make a decision. We base our decisions on the data we can interpret: choosing … Read more “Who Needs Data Literacy Anyway?”
Categories: About Us
Announcing a series of new SciStarter resources made possible with support from the National Library of Medicine, the Gordan and Betty Moore Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arizona State University! Find a growing series of online training modules (with badges!) detailed below. More are on the way! Then, expand your … Read more “New Resources to Boost Your Confidence (in Citizen Science!)”
Categories: Newsletter
With support from the National Library of Medicine, SciStarter, a popular citizen science platform, assembled a team with expertise in instructional design, education, libraries, inclusive practices, digital design, micro accreditation, and, of course, citizen science to produce a free series of self-guided tutorials, trainings, and accompanying modules to help people from all walks of life … Read more “Online Training: Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science”
Categories: Library
Tiffany Poon dives with sharks. In fact, it’s one the biggest highlights of her diving year. “As soon as the first one appears, usually in spring, I’ll be at La Jolla Cove spending as much time as possible with them,” Poon says. “Sometimes they’re shy and keep their distance, but often they’ll come by close … Read more “From Tide-pooling to Shark Diving, Citizen Science with Ocean Sanctuaries”
Categories: Citizen Science, Education, Ocean & Water, Other
