A Citizen Science Manifesto

Extracts copied from
https://medium.com/openexplorer-journal/a-citizen-science-manifesto-287f67f007e0

"For centuries, people armed with curiosity and a bit of time have kept notes as they observed the world around them. Today, it’s easier than ever before for anyone to organize an exploration, measure what they find, and share their discoveries with a global community. What we now call citizen science encompasses a wide array of tools that let amateur and professional scientists alike collaborate to expand our scientific understanding. But at its heart, citizen science isn’t about the apps. It’s about tapping into your own inner scientist, the curious part of you that wants to dig into questions bigger than one person can solve on their own."

"Be curious"
"Observe carefully, report honestly"
"Leave things as you found them"
"Be ethical with each other"

"Know the rules. Most cities, states, and countries have some laws around this stuff, about privacy or protecting public resources. Many Parks may allow you to take photos but not samples."

"Balance fun and science"

Posted on February 19, 2020 08:24 AM by shauns