Explore citizen science through the lens of community and environmental health with a new Health Sciences and Human Services Library-created edX course, Citizen Science: Gearing Up for Discovery.
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 HSHSL created the course with an award from the Network of the National Library of Medicine-Southeastern/Atlantic Region.