In which we come to terms that good science can also be done by the general public. (NHM)
Please leave some good citizen science links below please.
Here, we’ll start: two in the UK (plants), one in North America (birds), and one that is pretty much worldwide (molecules).
- The Big Seaweed Search, NHM
- The Urban Tree Survey, NHM
- Lots of good stuff at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Foldit
In which this badge is pretty much akin to science royalty (MG).
In which the wearer is a latter day Linneaus.
That’s right. You’ve got Buzz Aldrin’s back… (PW)
In which, users have tweaked or hacked existing science equipment for improved or novel uses. Examples involving scotch tape and paper clips also count. (TML)
In which users have designed and constructed their own scientific equipment. Laughing maniacally throughout this process is optional. (TML)
In which, recipients have designed and constructed entirely new and novel scientific equipment. A scientific apparatus that makes more scientific apparatus also counts. (TML)
In which the recipient has experience extreme weather hazards, all in the attempt to get data for science.
