SciStarter and Citizen Science: Power of the People

Check out this inspirational video about SciStarter and Citizen Science produced by the crew with American Spring Live on PBS, partnered with the National Science Foundation. Transcript is below.

Citizen science can change the world. these programs mobilize people from all walks of life to contribute to contribute to scientific research. From teachers to artists, Girl Scouts to business professionals, students to retirees, citizen science taps into the power of the people where they are. Scientific data gathered by individuals and communities gives concerned or curious people, decision makers and scientists access to more information than they could possibly gather on their own. Your contributions lead to breakthrough research, new approaches, and expedited scientific discoveries. So how can you start to make a difference? SciStarter makes it easy to find the perfect project for you. With a database of more than 3,000 citizen science projects to choose from, you can search by topic, location, age-level and more. Anything that sparks your curiosity is a mere click away. SciStarter can help you take valuable action in the projects you are most passionate about. Their tools database provides you with exactly what you need to get started. And with events held across the nation throughout the year, SciStarter brings fun citizen science opportunities directly to you. Visit the SciStarter website to begin exploring the possibilities of scientific participation and create a personal account to receive project suggestions tailored especially for you. Together with SciStarter, we can all take a part in scientific research that can change the world for the better.