In just a couple of years, Global Citizen Science Month (April) has grown from a single day of events, to a coordinated effort supported by SciStarter, the National Library of Medicine, Arizona State University, the Citizen Science Association, Science Friday, National Geographic and many other collaborators from around the world. Global Citizen Science Month encompasses online events and opportunities to contribute to projects from home.
As we face global challenges, we may want to find local ways to make a difference in protecting endangered species, safeguarding water sources, preventing disease or accelerating medical research. Science needs more eyes, ears and perspectives than any scientist possesses. Enter citizen science: a collaboration between scientists and those of us who are just curious or concerned and motivated to make a difference. Citizen science is an invitation to everyone to participate in real science—on topics they care about—following protocols for data collection, analysis and reporting. Citizen science can be fun, but it is
also serious science that accelerates research.
Citizen science is for everyone, and your community can become a hub for citizen science.
Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the pandemic
Citizen Science Month Q&A: National Geographic Education
