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Citizen Science
Saturday, January 16 11:30am – 12:35pm
C. Citizen Science – Darlene Cavalier, Scott Baker and Ben MacNeill
Description: Not so long ago, “citizen scientist” would have seemed to be a contradiction in terms. Science is traditionally something done by people in lab coats who hold PhDs. As with classical music or acting, amateurs might be able to appreciate science, but they could not contribute to it. Today, however, enabled by technology and empowered by social change, science-interested laypeople are transforming the way science gets done. Through a myriad of different projects, citizen scientists are collaborating with professionals, conducting field studies, and adding valuable local detail to research.
Discuss:
I have recently given a talk entitled “Citizen Scientists and Their Contributions to Internet-Based Chemistry” that might be of interest to this discussion. The presentation was given to students at Drexel University: http://www.scivee.tv/node/14770. In a similar vein this presentation might be of interest: http://www.slideshare.net/AntonyWilliams/chemspider-and-how-the-wisdom-of-the-crowds-can-improve-the-quality-of-chemistry-on-the-internet. I will be at ScienceOnline and welcome the chance to discuss. Submitted by: Antony Williams, ChemSpiderman
I collected some on FriendFeed a few months ago – see if there is anything interesting on that list – BZ
