Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Bob Hirshon, Nov 24, 2019
Our master chefs in the SciStarter kitchen have been working overtime to bring you this delectable Thanksgiving menu, featuring citizen science projects guaranteed to satisfy even the most insatiable curiosity. Bon appétit! The SciStarter Team
Categories: Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter
By Emily Hostetler, Caroline Nickerson, David Sittenfeld, Sara Benson, Nov 21, 2019
Want to learn more about this initiative? Check out the Wicked Hot Boston series, Parts One and Two. Want to address climate hazards in your community? Head over to SciStarter.org/NOAA to find a citizen science project. Wicked Hot Boston It’s true: the world is getting hotter, and Boston is becoming WICKED hot. This past summer, … Read more “Boston is WICKED hot. This is what they’re doing about it.”
Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Events
By Caroline Nickerson,
Citizen Science at Your Library Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying butterflies to measuring light pollution, citizen science offers unique ways to engage every patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environments and equitable access to resources, libraries … Read more “Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library: Ideas, Tips, and Resources from SciStarter and STAR Net”
Categories: Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, libraries
By Darlene Cavalier, Nov 08, 2019
SciStarter (SciStarter.org) is engaged in a large corporate employee volunteer program to introduce employees to citizen science through online and in-person events across the country and to train and engage them in a number of SciStarter affiliate projects (see SciStarter.org/API to learn more about affiliates). For this program, we are seeking local partners to collaborate with … Read more “Seeking local partners in specific locations to host an event during Citizen Science Month (April 2020)”
Categories: Affiliate Tools, API, Citizen Science Day, Citizen Science Month, Other