Citizen science makes breakthrough post-pandemic

Equity challenges loom, but solidifying evidence of value brings academic stature to science of partnering with the public

Published on
November 19, 2021
Last updated
November 23, 2021
Bird watchers use binoculars and cameras to see a Great Horned Owl  in Central Park as an example of citizen science
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Look up! Scholars can learn from amateur enthusiasts, such as birdwatchers on the hunt for a great horned owl in New York

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