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Citizen science is the practice where regular people can get involved in the scientific process, usually through improved access to cheaper hardware, like sensors, cameras, and computers, and through methods like open innovation and crowdsourcing.
Suggested reading:
- See this helpful introduction to Open Science for more information.
- Vox: Citizen science is booming during the pandemic. From backyard astronomy to birding, amateurs have been busy collecting data — and making real discoveries.
- See also our category on sensors.
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AfricaOSH
AfricaThe African affiliate of the global Open Science Hardware community, plus its global summit
"...Open source hardware gives people the freedom to control their technology while sharing knowledge and encouraging commerce through the open exchange of designs."
Online community tracking earthquakes with Raspberry Shakes: Professional grade seismograph and infrasound monitors that anyone can use to record and visualize both natural and human activity.
This overview highlights resources that are available for TU Delft researchers in their Open Science journey.
Network for Clean Air
Oxford, UKWe've been organising a programme of citizen science to measure air pollution since 2013
Data Lanterns
MIT Media Labilluminating local water quality through data performances for collective action
Zooniverse gives people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to participate in real research with over 50 active online citizen science projects.
Purple Air
110 West 13800 South, Draper, UT 84020, USAA low cost air quality sensor network providing real time measurement of air quality on a public map.
Luftdaten
Stuttgart, GermanyMeasure air quality yourself
PakAirQuality
PakistanPakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI پاکی) provides community-driven air quality data to increase social awareness.
Citizen Science (book)
Gower Street, London, UKIf you are a professional researcher who wants to learn more about how to get started with designing your citizen science project, this is a good place to start
SciStarter
PhiladelphiaReal science we can do together. Join a #citizenscience project (we feature 2500+).
We propose an effort to develop a “Joint Roadmap for Open Science Tools”. This will be delivered by an informal group of like-minded organizations coming together around a common purpose.
Parli-N-Grams
Parliament Square, London, UKChart the frequency of words and phrases in UK Parliament debates
MAPSCorps
Chicago, ILWe train youth to produce high quality data about community assets that everyone can use to improve the human condition.
AuroraSaurus
New MexicoFirst real-time map of auroral visibility based on user contributions and crowd sourcing.
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