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Program Development & Evaluation
Jennifer Shirk and Rick BonneyDepartment of Program Development and Evaluation
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Opportunities and Resources for Citizen Science at Science Centers
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citizenscience.org
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Association of Science-Technology CentersYale Project on Climate Change
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyDavid Heil & Associates
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What is Citizen Science?
Project or activity in which the public collects data to help understand large-scale research
questions
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Boundary of Northern Range
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Project FeederWatch:Range shifts; engaging critical thinking(Bonter et al. unpublished data; Trumbull et al 2000)
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Water Action Volunteer program:Social networks; environmental action(Overdevest et al. 2004)
Flickr photo, sierraclub
Flickr photo, 900hp
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Citizen Science Goals
• Increase scientific knowledgeGather meaningful data to answer large-scale research questions
• Increase conservation actionApply results to science-based conservation efforts
• Increase scientific literacy
Enable participants to experience the process of scientific investigation and develop problem-solving skills
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SciencenterIthaca, New York
NestWatchCornell Lab of Ornithology
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Challenge: interpreting evidence
Data have different meanings for observers and researchers
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DEVISE: impacts of PPSRNSF Impact Category PPSR Subcategory
Knowledge, Awareness, understanding of
Science Content (Concepts) Science Process
Nature of science Scientific Careers
Engagement or interest in: Content (concepts) Scientific Careers Nature/environment
Scientific Community Project/activity Science Process
Skills Asking Questions Study Design Data Collection, Analysis Submission, Interpretation,
Evaluating Results Using Technology Writing
Attitudes Toward Science Enterprise Science Content/theories Project activities
Scientific Community Scientific Careers Nature/environment
Behaviors Lifestyle changes Community involvement Citizen action
Environmentally responsible behavior New engagement/ participation
Other Social capital Community capacity
Economic impacts Artistic Expression
NSF Impact Category PPSR Subcategory
Behaviors Lifestyle changes Community involvement Citizen action
Environmentally responsible behavior New engagement/ participation
Engagement or interest in: Content (concepts) Scientific Careers Nature/environment
Scientific Community Project/activity Science Process
Attitudes Toward Science Enterprise Science Content/theories Project activities
Scientific Community Scientific Careers Nature/environment
Knowledge, Awareness, understanding of
Science Content (Concepts) Science Process
Nature of science Scientific Careers
Skills Asking Questions Study Design Data Collection, Analysis Submission, Interpretation,
Evaluating Results Using Technology Writing
Other Social capital Community capacity
Economic impacts Artistic Expression
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New Frontiers?
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citizenscience.org