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Welcome to Your Resource Hub!
To help you get started, we’ve highlighted the most essential resources below. You can explore the full collection in the SciStarter Ambassador Shared Drive or use the Resource Index to find specific materials.
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Start with a live presentation of the Foundations of Citizen Science training module. Crowdsource responses to the interactive questions to keep the session engaging, and tailor the presentation by clicking through or skipping sections that aren’t as relevant to your audience (such as terminology, research examples, or videos). This flexible approach also makes it easy to adjust the presentation to fit your available time.
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SciStarter Ambassador Handbook
This exclusive handbook outlines your role and contains tips for engaging communities, hosting events, and using SciStarter tools.
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SciStarter Ambassador FAQs
Use this FAQ to quickly find answers to common questions about SciStarter, the Ambassador Program, and facilitating citizen science.
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Reporting Tools
Add an Event or Program to SciStarter
Activity Reporting Form
Training & Professional Development
Talking Points
This guide provides ready-to-use talking points for introducing SciStarter and answering questions from the public.
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Understanding Your Library – Checklist
Prepare for a meeting with a community partner by reviewing this checklist based on your prospective partner.
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Workshop Slide Decks
Explore past workshop presentations covering citizen science projects, outreach strategies, and facilitation skills.
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Essential Elements of Designing & Facilitating Programs
Use this framework to evaluate your programs, identify gaps, and strengthen the quality of your events.
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Citizen Science-Powered News & Discoveries – Citizen science leads to discoveries all the time. Check out this doc for some examples of recent discoveries and advancements in science knowledge. If you know of more, tell us!
Event Planning & Presentation Materials
Introduction to Citizen Science——Resource Set
Use these resources to lead a Citizen Science 101 program or perform a live presentation of the Foundations of Citizen Science training module.
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Program Planning Tool
Outline all the needs of your prospective program/event, including logistics and materials.
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Event Planning Checklist
Reference this before, during, and after event checklist to ensure you’ve completed the key tasks for a successful citizen science event.
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Handouts
Complement your program with ready-to-use handouts, including project flyers that encourage continued participation at home.
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Event Sign in Sheet
Draft Follow Up Email
Suggested Event Supplies & Vendors
Event Recipe Cards (Expand to View)
Event Recipe Cards
Plan your event in minutes! Choose a project that aligns with your community’s interests (and your capacity)!
GLOBE AT NIGHT PROGRAM
Host a Star Party to Measure Light Pollution
Age Group: teens and adults
Event Timing and Location: 30 minutes, outdoors, at night
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STALL CATCHERS CATCH-A-THON
Host a Catch-a-thon to Advance Alzheimer’s Research
Age Group: teens and adults
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors, on computers
VIEW EVENT RECIPE
INATURALIST PROGRAM
Host a Data-gathering Event About Local Biodiversity
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, outdoors
VIEW EVENT RECIPE
GREAT SUNFLOWER PROJECT PROGRAM
Host an Observation Event to Count Pollinators
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 15 minutes, outdoors
VIEW EVENT RECIPE
FOUNDATIONS OF CITIZEN SCIENCE
Help People Learn About and Experience Citizen Science
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors
VIEW EVENT RECIPE
FATHOMVERSE
Explore the deep sea with a mobile app
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Event Timing and Location: 30 minutes, anywhere
VIEW EVENT RECIPE
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Visit our Google Drive to explore all of our Event Recipe Cards
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Marketing & Outreach Materials
Library Introductory Letter Template
Reach out to your prospective community partners with our ready-to-customize template.
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Marketing Toolkit
Learn the basics of marketing as a representative of SciStarter.
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Posters & Flyers
Project-specific Bookmarks
SciStarter Logos
Sticker / Button Designs
Press Photos
Ambassador Community Space
Peer-Created Resources
Check out this folder of resources developed by your peers.
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Ambassador Discussions
Join the conversation! This document features several conversations to improve your success.
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Join the Facebook Group for more real-time engagement!
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