Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Carolyn Graybeal, Apr 26, 2013
Source: https://www.nps.gov/jela/barataria-preserve.htm Each year since 1996, the National Geographic Society joins with the U.S. National Park Service to host one BioBlitz, and this year it will be held down on the bayou! On May 17th-18th citizen scientists will join field biologists to map and inventory the living creatures in the Big Easy’s Jean Lafitte National … Read more “Citizen Science visits New Orleans: a 24-hour BioBlitz”
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By Lily Bui, Apr 24, 2013
“Never judge an ant at first glance,” warns Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, myrmecologist and head of the School of Ants project. Meet Forelius pruinosus. At first glance, it may seem a little unimpressive, even underwhelming. However, the more you learn about Forelius, the more you realize there’s more to it than meets the antennae. For … Read more “Name That Ant!”
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By Darlene Cavalier,
From the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog. April 23, 2013 Every day, across the country, ordinary Americans known as “citizen scientists” make critical contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by collecting, analyzing, and sharing a wide range of data—from weather phenomena, to sightings of migrating birds, … Read more “White House Seeking Stellar “Citizen Scientists” as White House Champions of Change”
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By Darlene Cavalier, Apr 08, 2013
Dionn, MBA, Former Warriors cheerleader Regina, Medical Doctor, Former Redskins Cheerleader Laura, I.T.,Former Spurs Cheerleader Meet Science Cheerleaders Dionn, Laura and Regina on April 11 at the National Science Teachers Association in San Antonio from 2-3 pm and join them at the San Antonio Spurs game on 4/12 to collect microbes to send to space! … Read more “We’re taking citizen science to the National Science Teachers Association and the San Antonio Spurs game. Join us!”
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By John Ohab, Apr 05, 2013
This post originally appeared on the PLOS Blog Network. We’re down to the Final Four in this year’s NCAA tournament, and chances are your bracket isn’t looking too good. Welcome to the club. Worry not! We’ve got four citizen science projects that will help you make the most of Final Four weekend. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES fans… … Read more “Final Four citizen science projects!”
Categories: Animals, Astronomy & Space, Biology, Birds, CitSci Research, Climate & Weather, Contest, Insects
