From Curiosity to Contribution: A Community Science Intro

‘No’ matter what your background, education, or qualifications, learn how to join professional research teams engaged in answering real, and often critical, science questions. Community science is public participation in scientific research. Everyone, regardless of qualifications, can meaningfully contribute to increase scientific knowledge with real world impacts.

Everyday community members can help gather data, make observations, assist professionals, and even generate new questions and theories for a huge array of different local and national scientific projects on a wide range of topics. A vast choice of research subjects can include the ongoing mysteries of our present world, such as wildlife data collection and observation, or discovering lost histories of the past.

For some projects, you don’t have to leave your home or backyard, but if seeking more time in nature is part of your inspiration, there are numerous outdoor studies in places near and far, such as local parks and remote wild places.

Just bring your excitement and curiosity to join us for an introduction on becoming a community scientist. Leave with ideas, tools, and the confidence to find a community science project that brings you enjoyment and connection while you make a positive contribution.