Do you want to find local ways to make a difference in protecting endangered species, safeguarding water sources, preventing disease or accelerating medical research? Come to our Community Science Workshop to learn from a SciStarter Ambassador how you can make a difference through Community Science.
Science needs more eyes, ears and perspectives than any scientist possesses. That's where you come in! A collaboration between scientists and those who are just curious or concerned and motivated to make a difference. People just like you are collecting data by taking photos of clouds or streams, documenting changes in nature, using smartphone sensors to help scientists monitor water and air quality or playing games to help advance health and medical research.
The SciStarter Ambassador will exlain what community science is, show you how to find a project that you love, and help set you up for success as you take on this new adventure!
This workshop is free and open to all ages. All you need is a cell phone or a tablet to get started!
We will begin the event with a presentation to define what Community Science is and demonstrate how it helps the scientific community. Then we will have stations set up for you to investigate different categories of community science projects.
We will also have a volunteer leader for National Audubon's Climate Watch program lead a mini-survey!
Traphene Hickman Library will be present with some of their SciStarter Kits to show you what you can borrow from the library, for free, to use at your own home!
You will leave this workshop having found a project that you LOVE and will strive to contribute to for years to come.