Citizen Science Toolkit

2007 Impact statement

abstract

The Citizen Science Toolkit is a comprehensive compilation of materials that can be used by any individual or organization interested in developing, testing, implementing, or evaluating a citizen science project in any discipline.

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issue being addressed

The toolkit was designed to assist the large number of individuals and organizations that were contacting the Cornell Lab of Ornithology seeking advice on developing citizen science projects based on the Lab`s internationally recognized citizen science model.

response

We have constructed a website freely accessible to anyone desiring to use the toolkit.

impact assessment

Dozens of new citizen science projects are being developed using our citizen science model.

academic priority area

has geographic focus

funding source description

National Science Foundation

key personnel

  • Janis Dickinson
  • Steve Kelling
  • Seavoss Associates
  • Ken Rosenberg

mission focus

From CALS annual faculty reporting. Imported on August 5, 2008