The SciStarter team is back from the Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences in Portland, Oregon. Here’s what we shared. Onboarding Research Libraries to Citizen Science Darlene Cavalier (SciStarter and Arizona State University) joined colleagues Karen Ciccone (North Carolina State University), Anne Kathrine Overgaard, Thomas Kaarsted, and Linnea Harboe (all from the University of Southern Denmark), shared perspectives […]

Highlights from SciStarter-supported NSF STEM Day Events. On May 10, 2025, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) marked its 75th anniversary with a national celebration. SciStarter proudly partnered with eight organizations nationwide to celebrate NSF STEM Day with engaging, hands-on science activities featuring citizen science and Science Near Me. Check out highlights from each event!  […]

SciStarter, with support from Arizona State University, is excited to participate in this year’s Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences! Our team will be busy hosting, presenting, and attending sessions throughout the conference. Below are some SciStarter highlights you won’t want to miss! Check out the full agenda here. Program Highlights Tuesday, May 27 Onboarding Research […]

Interactive NSF STEM Day Events to Spotlight SciStarter and Science Near Me For Immediate Release– The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) marks its 75th anniversary with a national celebration featuring NSF-funded SciStarter and Science Near Me. On this special occasion, eight community partners across the country will host interactive events showcasing these platforms and their […]

Are you a passionate student ready to change the world Do you have bold ideas for a better, more sustainable future? This is your chance to shine! Join young changemakers from across Africa in an immersive experience tackling the Sustainable Development Goals through innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. Don’t miss your chance to be part […]

Every good story has many chapters. In the case of mosquitoes, it is about the mosquito itself—its life cycle, its quest for survival, and its relentless search for a blood meal. Then there is the story about the habitats these tiny creatures have evolved to exploit, often in plain sight.  Read on to find out […]

One Million Acts of Science in One Month! Log Observations and Help Accelerate Scientific Research Participatory science gains traction; researchers aim for 1,000,000 Acts of Science this April during Citizen Science Month Tempe, Arizona – (February 24, 2025) – This April, everyone, everywhere is invited to keep their eyes, ears, and phones open to log […]

#MuseumSelfie Day is the perfect blend of art, culture, history—and selfies! Mark your calendars now for January 15, 2025. Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created #MuseumSelfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest to make museums fun for everyone – thus changing the image of museums from stodgy […]

In 2024, volunteers like you made more than 2.5 MILLION data contributions to SciStarter Affiliate projects alone! Science thanks you! And while we appreciate each and every one of you, in this year-end edition of the newsletter, we highlight the top 10 participants based on data contributions.   You’ll also find our Top Ten Projects based on participation […]

  Share bird watching, sky gazing, weather tracking and other citizen science passions with your friends and family, with science exploration gifts and shared adventures! Field Guide to Citizen Science Want to get your friends and family hooked on citizen science? The Field Guide to Citizen Science, co-authored by our very own Darlene Cavalier, is an accessible introduction. […]