If you’re new to The National Map Corps, then you might not know that you’re now considered a citizen scientist or that the month of April is officially Citizen Science month!
The concept of citizen science acknowledges that scientific endeavors, contributions, and advancements don’t have to be limited to people with advanced degrees and white coats. The public also has a valuable role to play in achieving those goals!
Citizen science projects facilitate collaboration between professionals and members of the public with the goal of collecting data more efficiently (e.g., The National Map Corps), and/or furthering scientific research in ways not possible without the help of the public.
To celebrate Citizen Science Month, we encourage you to check out the following resources to learn more about what citizen science is and to explore other citizen science related events and opportunities:
Citizen Science Organizations