Citizen Science

In this episode, Bob and Emma share some of their favorite tree-related citizen science projects, discuss the Sourdough For Science project to prepare you for baking fresh bread for the holidays, and explore the truth about whether a turkey dinner can make you sleepy.   Projects and Websites in this podcast:   Sourdough for Science TreeSnap NASA GLOBE Observer: Trees iSeaTree SciStarter Ambassador...

In this episode, Bob and Emma share some of their favorite tree-related citizen science projects, discuss the Sourdough For Science project to prepare you for baking fresh bread for the holidays, and explore the truth about whether a turkey dinner can make you sleepy.   Projects and Websites in this podcast:   Sourdough for Science TreeSnap   NASA GLOBE Observer: Trees iSeaTree SciStarter Ambassad...

In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we feature Joro spiders, Big Brown Bats and a project for sleuthing out the secret stories of cemeteries.   Projects and websites in this episode: ⁠Joro Watch⁠   ⁠Bats Count!⁠ ⁠Stroll Through the Cemetery/GoBituary⁠ ⁠Mt Auburn Cemetery Citizen Science⁠ ⁠Wyndham Cemetery⁠ Image and Music Credits:   Black throated green warbler on statue Credit: emydee1, ⁠C...

In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we feature Joro spiders, Big Brown Bats and a project for sleuthing out the secret stories of cemeteries.   Projects and websites in this episode:   ⁠Joro Watch⁠   ⁠Bats Count!⁠ ⁠Stroll Through the Cemetery/GoBituary⁠ ⁠Mt Auburn Cemetery Citizen Science⁠ ⁠Wyndham Cemetery⁠ Image and Music Credits:   Black throated green warbler on statue Credit: emydee1,...

SciStarter Podcast S5E9: Global Bird Migration   Billions of birds are on the move for the fall migration, flying to points south, with many covering thousands of miles. In this podcast, world-renowned ornithologist Pete Marra discusses the migration and the challenges that migratory birds face, as well as what we can do to help monitor and protect them.   Projects and Websites in this episode:  ...

SciStarter Podcast S5E9: Global Bird Migration Billions of birds are on the move for the fall migration, flying to points south, with many covering thousands of miles. In this podcast, world-renowned ornithologist Pete Marra discusses the migration and the challenges that migratory birds face, as well as what we can do to help monitor and protect them. Projects and Websites in this episode: The Ea...

In this encore presentation of our August 2022 podcast episode, we celebrate National Dog Day (August 26th) with some canine citizen science. Scientists would like to learn about dog personalities and genetics; what traits help them perform well as service animals; and how environmental factors could affect their health. If you have a canine companion, you have the perfect lab partner! Projects fe...

Dive into shark citizen science, get ready for National Moth Week, and try out the Airbeam air quality test kit in Beirut! Featured Projects:   ⁠Shark Base⁠ ⁠Reef Life Survey⁠ ⁠Wildbook for Whale Sharks⁠ ⁠Sharks of California⁠ ⁠Fish Watchers⁠ ⁠OrcaSound⁠ ⁠National Moth Week⁠ ⁠Butterflies and Moths of North America⁠ ⁠Mothing at Discover Life⁠ ⁠Aircasting⁠ Image and Video Credits: Sharks on reef wit...

Dive into shark citizen science, get ready for National Moth Week, and try out the Airbeam air quality test kit in Beirut! Featured Projects:   Shark Base Reef Life Survey Wildbook for Whale Sharks Sharks of California Fish Watchers OrcaSound National Moth Week Butterflies and Moths of North America Mothing at Discover Life Aircasting Image and Video Credits: Sharks on reef with fish Credit: Amand...

SciStarter S5E6 Info and Credits Every season has its own unique sights, sounds and other sensations. In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we look at fireflies, listen to cicadas, feel the ocean waves and extend our senses beyond the bounds of our planet. Credits: Firefly Closeup Terry Priest CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic   Surfing Beach Video Wu Chunchi, Creative Comm...

SciStarter S5E6 Info and Credits Every season has its own unique sights, sounds and other sensations. In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we look at fireflies, listen to cicadas, feel the ocean waves and extend our senses beyond the bounds of our planet.   Music:  Pharmacy Party Steven Combs Theme E Steven Combs and Delta Is SciStarter Theme: Podcast Theme Kevin Hartnell

In this episode, we learn about efforts to discover flower/bee partnerships, an app for monitoring the populations and distribution of turtles and other reptiles, and a new water quality testing technique that uses cotton tampons. Projects and websites included in this podcast: Ask A Bumblebee Bees In Your Backyard HerpMapper What The Herp? David M. Carroll iNaturalist Seek by iNaturalist Tampling...

In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we recap Citizen Science Month, the April solar eclipse, learn about a new episode of the Wild Hope video series on rewilding landscapes, building vernal pools, and an unusual fish that swims ashore to mate. Projects and resources featured include: Project FeederWatch   iNaturalist Squirrel Mapper Project Squirrel Stall Catchers Wild Hope NASA Eclipse Deb...

March is Women’s History Month AND we’re just days away from Citizen Science Month. And that’s why we have Rosie the Robot urging everyone to roll up their sleeves and do their part by signing up for the One Million Acts of Science Challenge! If we all work together We Can Do It! Projects Mentioned: Citizen Science Month Dolphin Chat Manatee Chat Instant Wild Project Sidewalk Monkey Health Explore...

In February, we explore the romance of citizen science. Through your passion for science you can find not only birds, bugs and stars, but also new friends and just maybe that special someone. Projectsmentioned in this podcast include: Budburst https://scistarter.org/budburst The Great Backyard Bird Count https://scistarter.org/the-great-backyard-bird-count Do NASA Science Live https://scistarter.o...

In February, we explore the romance of citizen science. Through your passion for science you can find not only birds, bugs and stars, but also new friends and just maybe that special someone. Projects mentioned in this podcast include: Budburst https://scistarter.org/budburst The Great Backyard Bird Count https://scistarter.org/the-great-backyard-bird-count Do NASA Science Live https://scistarter....

Squirrels are fun, fascinating and sometimes infuriating, and also the focus of some amazing citizen science. Learn more about them in this episode of SciStarter's Citizen Science Podcast! Projects and Websites mentioned in this podcast are: Squirrel Mapper Project Squirrel Seek iNaturalist Zooniverse Citizen Science Month: One Million Acts of Science Macauley Library’s Best Bird Photos of 2024 Ha...

Squirrels are fun, fascinating and sometimes infuriating, and also the focus of some amazing citizen science. Learn more about them in this episode of SciStarter's Citizen Science Podcast!   Projects and Websites mentioned in this podcast are: Squirrel Mapper https://scistarter.org/squirrelmapper Project Squirrel https://scistarter.org/project-squirrel Seek https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_a...

You can help researchers find and save endangered trees! In this interview, Ellen Crocker, co-creator of TreeSnap, discusses the purpose and use of this tree locator app. Projects and websites mentioned in this podcast: TreeSnap iNaturalist American Chestnut Foundation Podcast Theme by Kevin Hartnell   Image Credits: American Chestnut Photo Credit: Bob MacInnes, via Flickr Creative Commons https:/...

You can help researchers find and save endangered trees! In this interview, Ellen Crocker, co-creator of TreeSnap, discusses the purpose and use of this tree locator app. Projects and websites mentioned in this podcast: TreeSnap  iNaturalist American Chestnut Foundation Podcast Theme by Kevin Hartnell

Help NASA measure Earth's tree canopy with GLOBE Observer: Trees; sleuth out endangered trees for TreeSnap; learn how cleaner fish support reef ecosystems; and see why NASA is sending cat videos through millions of miles of space. All that and more on this episode of Citizen Science: Stories of Science We Can Do Together! Projects featured in this episode: TreeSnap  GLOBE Observer: Trees  Enviro C...

Help NASA measure Earth's tree canopy with GLOBE Observer: Trees; sleuth out endangered trees for TreeSnap; learn how cleaner fish support reef ecosystems; and see why NASA is sending cat videos through millions of miles of space. All that and more on this episode of Citizen Science: Stories of Science We Can Do Together! Projects featured in this episode: TreeSnap  GLOBE Observer: Trees  Enviro C...

By donating just a little bit of your time (and maybe some saliva and/or blood), you can make a meaningful contribution to medical research! In this episode, you’ll learn about three participatory research programs that need your help. Projects and websites included in this podcast include: SciStarter Project Page: Outbreaks Near Me Outbreaks Near Me Home Page LUNGevity Participant  Survey LUNGevi...

By donating just a little bit of your time (and maybe some saliva and/or blood), you can make a meaningful contribution to medical research! In this episode, you’ll learn about three participatory research programs that need your help. Projects and websites included in this podcast include: SciStarter Project Page: Outbreaks Near Me Outbreaks Near Me Home Page LUNGevity Participant  Survey LUNGevi...

You: There must be lots of cool science events, projects and other opportunities right in my own neighborhood... but how do I find them? Us: With Science Near Me! It's a National Science Foundation-supported project that partners SciStarter with museums, science centers, state-based education councils and other sources of quality science projects and activities to bring science opportunities right...