Description: A community to share best practices, resources, and emerging projects involving Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science, Civic Hacking, Prizes & Challenge Competitions, and other Open Innovation efforts. Connect with other USGS and DOI bureaus on related open innovation efforts. Participate in monthly USGS and DOI meetings and working groups.
Point Of Contact: Sophia B Liu (Innovation Specialist), sophialiu@usgs.gov
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"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." --Rachel Carson
Citizen Science, USGS Research, and the Citizen Science Working Group
'Citizen science' refers to scientific observation, measurement, research, and related activities conducted, in whole or in part, by amateur or nonprofessional scientists and other citizen volunteers (modified from Wikipedia, 04-15-2013).
Citizen science complements and enhances more conventional scientific methods and studies. The role of citizen science in the realm of the natural sciences is particularly valuable. Governments and other institutions often do not have the resources to generate the baseline and on-going observation and monitoring data required to address complex environmental issues because ecological monitoring is expensive, labor intensive, and time consuming. (Modified from Lee, T., et al. 2006.)
The purpose of CDI Citizen Science Working Group (CSWG) is to:
- promote an understanding of the role and potential benefits of Citizen Science and Scientists in the conduct of USGS research;
- facilitate and enhance connections between the USGS and the larger federal and public Citizen Science communities;
- provide access to information and tools to support the proper, effective, and creative use of Citizen Science data within the USGS;
- engage the public in USGS and partner science; and
- foster and improve the public's scientific literacy.
Become a Member
The CDI Citizen Science Working Group (CSWG) welcomes the participation of anyone interested in Citizen Science and its role in USGS research. If you wish join the group, please email cdi@usgs.gov.
After you have joined, please add your name and other information to our Citizen Science Working Group Member Roster
An email list has been set up for this team. If you wish to send an email to the group, please use: gs-sdc-citizen_innovation_cop@usgs.gov
Citizen-Centered Innovation Calendar
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Upcoming Monthly Meetings
USGS and DOI Citizen-Centered Innovation Monthly Meeting
- Wednesday, February 21
Federal Community of Practice for Crowdsourcing & Citizen Science (CCS) Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, February 22, 2:30 - 4:30 PM EST
- FCPCCS@listserv.gsa.gov, the FCPCCS listserv (Federal Employees Only)
Recent Meetings
Science and Decisions Center (SDC) Citizen-Centered Innovation Seminar Series
- Sophia B Liu - Operationalizing Crowdsourcing at FEMA (VIDEO) (SLIDES)
- CDI Statement of Interest Proposal (PDF)
Resources
USGS
- Citizen Science & Crowdsourcing at USGS (Dave Govoni)
- USGS Citizen Science Projects(USGS funded or officially sanctioned)
- USGS Citizen Science Project Inventory -- data entry form
- USGS Citizen Science Project Inventory -- data entry form
- USGS Employee Projects and Activities (Non-work related)
- Citizen Science-related Reports & Presentations
- Citizen Science Contact List (Available to DOI only at this time)
- Citizen Science Group Knowledgebase on Mendeley (Barbara Poore)
- Policies, Processes and Contacts for Compliance
Partners and Others
Listservs
FCPCCS@listserv.gsa.gov, the FCPCCS listserv (federal agency staff only).
CitSci-discussion-L@cornell.edu, the discussion-based public listserv for the community supporting citizen science, volunteer monitoring, and other forms of public participation in scientific research.
Related Community and Activities Sites
Federal
Federal Community of Practice for Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science (FCPCCS)
- EPA Community of Practice | Region 2 | Headquarters
- NASA Solve
- Provides list of current opportunities for the public to contribute to solving tough problems related to NASA's mission through challenges, prize competitions, crowdsourcing and citizen science.
- NIH Community of Practice
- NOAA Community of Practice
Non-Federal
CSWG Meetings
Meetings
The Citizen Science Working Group meetings are held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. ET. Ad hoc project groups or sub-teams may meet at other times. Audio:
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Ideas for Future Meetings
- Post your ideas for future meeting presentations and topics here.
Overview
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