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Citizen Science Projects

www.citizensci.com/

categories: active_participation_exploration_research participatory_science science

“Citizen Scientists” are people who conduct volunteer scientific research without formal credentials. The data gathered and reported by citizen scientists is used by professional scientists and is typically available to the public.

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Galaxy Zoo

www.galaxyzoo.org/

categories: active_participation_exploration_research participatory_science science

Welcome to GalaxyZoo , the project which harnesses the power of the internet – and your brain – to classify a million galaxies. By taking part, you’ll not only be contributing to scientific research, but you’ll view parts of the Universe that literally no-one has ever seen before and get a sense of the glorious diversity of galaxies that pepper the sky.

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The PathFinder Science Network for Student and Citizen Science

pathfinderscience.net/

categories: active_participation_exploration_research collaborative_science participatory_science science

Participatory science website – ongoing projects around the country and world where students can play a roll in data gathering and collaborative investigation.

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