Citizen Science EdX Course

Explore citizen science through the lens of community and environmental health with this edX course created by the Health Sciences and Human Services Library.


Citizen Science: Gearing Up for Discovery is an asynchronous, free course that builds skills in nonscientists who may want to implement or participate in a citizen science project. It is uniquely focused on health-related projects in environmental health and public health. 

Enroll now! You can start at any time and work at your own pace.

Citizen science and community-engaged research have demonstrated that nonscientists contribute in many ways to advancing health and wellness in communities. 

Citizen Science: Gearing Up for Discovery is meant for anyone interested in applying a citizen science approach to addressing health issues in communities. The course’s five modules cover the following topics:

  • Citizen Science Overview
  • Project Planning
  • Collecting Data
  • Managing Data
  • Communicating Results

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library created the course with an award from the Network of the National Library of Medicine-Southeastern/Atlantic Region.

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