An example of citizen science is a project called Project BudBurst.Over the past six growing seasons,Project BudBurst has used thousands of volunteer observers.They record when local plants develop their leaves,flowers and fruit.The observations go into a huge database.Then plant scientists can study the data to look for changes over time.Project director Sandra Henderson says participatory science like this is an idea that is growing quickly.
For example,people who enjoy astronomy can observe changes in the brightness of a star.People can examine satellite images of Earth to look for sites where archeologists might find the lost tomb of Genghis Khan,the Mongolian warrior and ruler.Or someone interested in orca whales can listen to underwater microphones and let researchers know when the whales are present.Thousands of Americans and Canadians volunteered to count birds this past migration season as part of Project FeederWatch.Another area where citizen science has grown is in testing water.Amanda Bruner coordinates SoundCitizen,a project based at the University of Washington campus in Tacoma.It keeps track of pollutants in Puget Sound.
Some people,including scientists,still question whether average citizens can collect reliable data.New digital tools can help settle questions about data quality,and make it easier for people to take part in citizen science.
Public health research is another area where average citizens are getting involved—in some cases,whether researchers like it or not.The idea is for the public to have a voice in how public health studies are done.There is even a saying for this kind of activism:“No more research about us without us.”
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