According to its creators, Citizen Science is a "participatory science, community science, crowdsourcing, public science, etc." According to the Scistarter website, their purpose is to create a space where "all curious and concerned people...can help solve local, regional, national, and global challenges." As partners of this year's "Adventure Begins" Theme, SciStarter has provided librarians with a Foundations of Science video tutorial, which will introduce them to Citizen Science and its application in the larger society. By the end of the training, they will also learn who can participate in Citizen Science, how to create a SciStarter account, and how to find and participate in a project. Once a library staff member has completed their training, they can train their users on how to use Citizen Science by creating a session using the facilitator's notes, available in PowerPoint, as a Word document, and a PDF file.
SciStarter has also created Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science, a follow-up series of training modules developed for libraries interested in offering their patrons engaging community-focused STEM programming that would contribute to advancing medical science.
Another great planning tool for libraries to get their users is to register for SciStarter Live, a weekly live event where you can work through a project with SciStarter in real time. Everyone is welcome to join via their Facebook page or by clicking this link to register via zoom. Below are past zoom SciStarter Live sessions that can be of help as you prepare and promote relevant STEM programming in your libraries.
How to take great photos with your phone that can be used for science!
Eat Popcorn for Science, the study aimed at Improving the Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors
From the LIVE Archive: How to Participate in National Moth Week
Prepare for Fall Bird Migrations! Mini Grants Available for Libraries!
Attention all Wyoming public libraries! Are you on the hunt for exciting STEM activities to add to your summer library events? You'll be happy to know that Scistarter offers science adventure activities that are both fun and educational. These activities will take you on exciting journeys, such as underwater exploration, cosmic adventures, backyard exploration, and wildlife adventures. And if you're still in need of programming inspiration, visit the STARNet website to access their STEM Activity Clearinghouse, which boasts thousands of hands-on projects. Take advantage of this opportunity to spark curiosity and foster a love for science in your community!
New to Citizen Science? Start Here!
Sci Starter understands that everyone comes from a different background when it comes to science, so they have put together a comprehensive video introducing the goals of Citizen Science.
Programming Planning Resources for Citizen Science Month
Citizen Science Month offers an array of resources to project and event leaders to successfully plan and promote their programs. Take advantage of these tools and create an impactful program that inspires and engages the public to participate in scientific research. Let Citizen Science Month be the platform for your program's success!
Sample of Resources:
PowerPoint - Planning for Citizen Science Month
Citizen Science Calendar of Events Citizen Science Planning Webinar
The Poisoned City by 
Contando Los Cangrejos Herradura a la Luz de la Luna by 
We Are the Gardeners by For a complete listing of all Citizen Science reading recommendation, click on the links below:
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