Lessons From A Year Of Citizen Science

James Borrell

Day 1: Setting The Scene

A Year of Citizen Science

Lesson 1: There’s an incredible diversity of projects, with something for every interest.

Citizen Science & Scientists

Lesson 2: Scientists are all citizen scientists in many other topics too.

Citizen Science & The Public

Lesson 3: Lots of people working together can bring unique perspectives to tackle global issues.

Citizen Science & Optimism

Lesson 4: Citizen science keeps questions simple and optimistic.

Citizen Science & Education

Lesson 5: Citizen science generates a network of educated, passionate people, who are more interested because they

feel like they have a stake in the outcome.

Citizen Science & Motivation

Lesson 6: If you get involved with one project, you might be encouraged to try another, and perhaps respond

quickly to emerging issues.

Lesson 7: The best Citizen Science projects, are wonderfully addictive.

Citizen Science & Consequences

Lesson 8: Often it’s the unexpected outcomes that can be the most positive.

Citizen Science & The Highlands

Lesson 9: Who knows what future applications and benefits all this research will have.

Setting the Scene & Moving Forward

Lesson 10: "With each step, try to reach a bit further forward than you think you can" – Tarka L’Herpiniere