Citizen Science: How Communities, Scientists, and Libraries Can Engage Together in Scientific Discovery

Join us at the Special Libraries Association’s annual conference. Citizen Science: How Communities, Scientists, and Libraries Can Engage Together in Scientific Discovery Tue. June 14| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Philadelphia, PA Convention Center, Room 204-A Citizen science is scientific research conducted by amateur or non-professional scientists. Learn about how the general public is … Read more “Citizen Science: How Communities, Scientists, and Libraries Can Engage Together in Scientific Discovery”

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Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort

Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT with Honorary Co-Hosts Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) June 7, 2016, Noon – 1:30 p.m., Russell Senate Office Building, SR-385 Anyone can learn how to use the scientific method in ways that contribute to … Read more “Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort”

Categories: Citizen Science, Events, Science Policy

Tell Your Citizen Science Story With #MyCitSci

During Citizen Science Day, we asked our community of citizen scientists to tell their stories and experiences in words and pictures. Here, we’ve summarized many of the amazing stories we’ve heard. There is still time to tell yours. You can post them to our Facebook page or tag us on Twitter with #MyCitSci. We can’t wait to hear your story! … Read more

Categories: Citizen Science, National Citizen Science Day, Other

Highlighting Citizen Science at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

What better way to kick of a month long celebration of citizen science than at the USA Science and Engineering Festival (USASEF), probably the largest science festival in the country? And kick it off we did! For two days, the SciStarter booth at USASEF featured citizen science projects that people of all ages could learn about … Read more “Highlighting Citizen Science at the USA Science and Engineering Festival”

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Why You Should Be Excited about Citizen Science Day 2016, in One Amazing Video

If you haven’t heard already, Citizen Science Day is fast approaching!! April 16 is the big day and events celebrating CitSci run all the way through May 21. From being at science festivals to nationwide bioblitzes, there’s something for everyone. To get you all pumped up we’re sharing this amazing video made by folks from … Read more “Why You Should Be Excited about Citizen Science Day 2016, in One Amazing Video”

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Celebrate National Volunteers Week and Earth Day with Citizen Science!

April is YOUR month, citizen scientists! This is National Volunteer Week so get involved in a research project in need of your help. Find your favorite project on Serve.gov and AllForGood.org, now featuring SciStarter’s database of projects. Need another reason? Look no further thanSaturday, 4/16, Citizen Science Day! Events  are scheduled around the world. We bet there’s one near you. Still … Read more “Celebrate National Volunteers Week and Earth Day with Citizen Science!”

Categories: Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment, Events, Newsletter

The Crowd & The Cloud, live at the U.S. Science & Engineering Festival

You are invited! The Crowd & The Cloud, a public television series about citizen science, crowdsourcing and mobile tech, will be live at the U.S. Science & Engineering Festival this weekend to help celebrate Citizen Science Day (Sat., April 16th) in two important ways, both of which we invite you to participate in and share: … Read more “The Crowd & The Cloud, live at the U.S. Science & Engineering Festival”

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Citizen Science Galore at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Booth #3523

SciStarter, Science Cheerleader, Astronomy Magazine, and Discover Magazine exhibit will kick off events in celebration of Citizen Science Day with Public TV’s The Crowd & The Cloud! Washington, DC – (February 15, 2016) – Celebrate Citizen Science at the USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) by doing fun activities that will contribute to meaningful research … Read more “Citizen Science Galore at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Booth #3523”

Categories: Astronomy & Space, ASU Citizen Science Maker Summit, Events, National Citizen Science Day, Science Cheerleaders, SciFests, USA Science and Engineering Festival

Citizen Science Love: a Valentine’s Weekend Special!

Who needs chocolate, cards, roses, or a significant other, when you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with citizen science? Below you’ll find five projects we love. Visit SciStarter to find 1000 more. PS: If you have 30 seconds, consider taking this quick poll. We’re curious to learn more about the formal education level of the citizen science … Read more “Citizen Science Love: a Valentine’s Weekend Special!”

Categories: Animals, Biology, Birds, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather, Events, Health, Nature & Outdoors