Foundations of Citizen Science

Skills and Competencies

The recipient of this certification has demonstrated all of the following foundational citizen science skills/competencies within the SciStarter platform and obtained a score of 80% or better via traditional assessment:

• Recognize how citizen science can address real-world challenges and questions.

• Elaborate on ways that participation in citizen science projects benefits the scientific community and society.

• Recognize high-level eligibility requirements for who can contribute to citizen science projects.

• Identify, explore, and access one or more citizen science projects.

• Articulate the purpose of SciStarter and explain how the platform can be used by citizen scientists and research scientists to connect curiosity with impact.

• Successfully register for a SciStarter account.

• Perform the requisite steps to participate in and contribute to one or more citizen science projects.

• Perform the requisite steps to find and bookmark projects on the SciStarter platform.

Earn the Foundations of Citizen Science badge

The Foundations of Citizen Science module will help you learn the basics, participate in projects, and make the most of SciStarter!

Visit https://scistarter.org/training-foundations to learn more about earning this badge.

What is SciStarter?

SciStarter is a globally acclaimed, online citizen science hub where millions of people connect with thousands of scientific research projects in need of their help.

SciStarter is supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the National Library of Medicine, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Verizon, the Girl Scouts of the USA and others seeking to support and sustain engagement in science, catalyze customized experiences and pathways, track progress and measure collective impact among their communities.

SciStarter is a research affiliate of Arizona State University and North Carolina State University.

Visit https://scistarter.org/ to learn more.