Year of Citizen Science - James Borrell - Citizen Cyberscience Summit 2014

1. Lessons From A Year Of Citizen Science
James Borrell

2. Day 1: Setting The Scene

3. A Year of Citizen Science
Lesson 1: There’s an incredible diversity of projects, with
something for every interest.

4. Citizen Science & Scientists
Lesson 2: Scientists are all citizen scientists in many other
topics too.

5. Citizen Science & The Public
Lesson 3: Lots of people working together can bring
unique perspectives to tackle global issues.

6. Citizen Science & Optimism
Lesson 4: Citizen science keeps questions simple and
optimistic.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Citizen Science & Consequences
Lesson 8: Often it’s the unexpected outcomes that can be
the most positive.

10. Citizen Science & The Highlands
Lesson 9: Who knows what future applications and
benefits all this research will have.

11. 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