by Hilary Nicholson | Jun 3, 2015 | Animal Projects, Art and Science, Astronomy & Space Projects, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Science Cheerleader Performances and News
Science Cheerleader Hilary here! Last weekend Science Cheerleaders Christine, Sam, Danielle and I participated in the World Science Festival, promoting citizen science and engaging in activities at Brooklyn Bridge Park and Washington Square Park! We had a great time...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 30, 2009 | Archeology Projects, Blog, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather Projects, Ecology & Environment Projects, Geology & Earth Science Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects, Projects & Activities
Studying gravestones to track changes in Earth’s chemistry. Call for volunteers! EarthTrek presents a global Gravestone Project. This project aims to map the location of a graveyards around the globe and then use marble gravestones in those graveyards to measure the...
by Darlene Cavalier | Nov 2, 2009 | Animal Projects, Biology Projects, Bird Projects, Citizen Science, Climate & Weather Projects, Computer & Technology Projects, Dr. John Reports, Ecology & Environment Projects, Nature & Outdoor Projects
While we most commonly associate Google with its ability to search the Intertubes for our favorite science FAILs, the tech giant is also opening new doors for citizen science. A recent article in the Public Library of Science (PloS) ONE highlights a new mobile phone...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 7, 2009 | Chemistry Projects, Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Ocean & Water Projects
Do you ever wonder what is really coming out of the faucet when you turn on your water? If you participate in World Water Monitoring Day on September 18, you will be one step closer to finding out! World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Aug 13, 2009 | Dr. John Reports, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Education
Citizen Science report from Science Cheerleader reporter Dr. John Ohab. Are you interested in giving back to the community and advancing environmental science education? Become an EnvironMentor! EnvironMentors is a mentoring program that helps prepare high school and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Jul 21, 2009 | Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities
Proteus Gowanus is calling all citizen scientists in the area to help them map out the distribution of crickets and katydids throughout the five boroughs of New York City on September 11, 2009 (rain date: September 12, 2009) from dusk to 1:00 am. Crickets and...