Are powerful tools that bridges the gap between scientists and the public, accelerating research and discovery. As we navigate global challenges, local engagement in issues affecting our community health, environmental health, human genetics, technology, and innovation becomes increasingly crucial.
Through Citizen Science, anyone can participate in scientific research, contributing to various fields from biology and ecology to astronomy and physics. This participation advances our collective understanding of the world and promotes involvement in Biomedical Research.
Why Citizen Science in the Library and All of Us?
Libraries serve as ideal hubs for Citizen Science. They provide access to information, resources, and technology, enabling people to learn about and participate in citizen science projects. Libraries also offer a unique opportunity to connect citizens, researchers, volunteers, and community organizations that share common interests and goals in citizen science.
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Citizen Science Training Modules
Learn More TodayFree training modules and badges created by the instructional designers at Arizona State University and the SciStarter team. These modules can help you to learn about Citizen Science, data literacy, how to contribute and interpret data through citizen science projects, and best practices and resources to engage library users in citizen science and life-long learning.
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Citizen Science Month
Learn More TodayCitizen Science Month is a month-long invitation to learn more about a global movement and to find ways to get started through hundreds of free events and programs around the globe where volunteers from all occupations get involved in research by collecting data, analyzing results, and helping solve some of the biggest problems in science.
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Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit
Learn More TodayA hands-on Citizen Science kit to explore water quality and its connections with environmental health.
What do we want to achieve?
- Create actionable implementations to support the development of digital literacy skills.
- Provide access to information, resources, and technology that can help people learn about and participate in citizen science projects.
- Promote understanding of the research process.
- Foster youth diversity in the biomedical workforce, allowing potential research participants to see themselves represented in research.
- Connect researchers, volunteers, and community organizations that share common interests and goals in citizen science.
- Promote citizen science to enhance scientific literacy, civic engagement, and knowledge of social and environmental determinants of health.
Our Partners
SciStarter
SciStarter is a globally acclaimed, online citizen science hub with more than 3,000 projects, events and tools. SciStarter has partnered with NNLM to curate a selection of health-related citizen science resources.
Cornerstones of Science
Cornerstones of Science works with libraries to spark passion and curiosity about the world around us by offering “experiences of science.” Cornerstones is creating an interactive online database of expert scientific presenters that libraries can access and use in their own science programming.
