rabble.ca series - Citizen Science
May 8 2013
| by Ben Forrest |, | by Jessica Ellis |, | by Kaanayo Nwachukwu |, | by Mekhala Gunaratne |, | by Nick Boisvert |
A look at what citizen journalism can tell us about citizen science.
May 3 2013
| by Brendan McConnell |, | by Brent Boles |, | by Lola Fakinlede |
Scientists have access to more information than ever before -- they need your help to sort it. The latest in our series on Citizen Science.
Apr 30 2013
| by Alyssa Ashton |, | by Amar Shah |, | by Rubab Abid |
While citizen science may not be equal to the work done in labs, professionals are working to design projects that still produce valuable scientific data, especially in the field of medical science.
Apr 26 2013
| by Andrea Smith |, | by Dalal Kheder |, | by Idil Mussa |, | by Natalie Paddon |
While the 'muzzling' of Canadian government scientists is worrying to some democracy advocates, citizen science activism is one movement that is providing greater transparency.
Apr 24 2013
| by rabble staff |
The latest in our special series: find out how citizen science solved the mystery of the missing monarchs. (Photo: stinkenroboter / flickr)
Apr 23 2013
| by Andrew Forbes |, | by Emily Leighton |, | by Josef Jacobson |, | by Katie Starr |, | by Kristen Duncan |
Mysteries have been solved and the unknown has become known thanks in large part to those that call themselves citizen scientists.
Apr 21 2013
| by Citizen Science |
Citizen science is a growing movement that’s joining professional scientists with regular people around the world.
Apr 19 2013
| by Justin Zadorsky |, | by Katiusha Cuntrera |, | by Katrina Clarke |, | by Kristina Virro |, | by Spencer Davis |
At a time when the Canadian government is being investigated for attempts to muzzle scientists, a form of science -- citizen science -- that can't be silenced may be all the more important.
Apr 17 2013
| by Alexa Zulak |, | by Blair McBride |, | by Jane van Koeverden |, | by Kate McKenna |
Citizen scientists are more than hobbyists. They are people who are striving to contribute to scientific growth.
Mar 7 2013
| by Corinne Ton That |, | by Mark Neil |, | by Ryan Mallough |
For the next two months, we, along with the rest of the online journalism class at Western University's Masters of Arts in Journalism program will be exploring the emerging world of citizen science.
Welcome to the world of citizen science. It’s a growing movement that’s joining professional scientists with regular people around the world. Together, they’re expanding scientific knowledge and giving us all a better understanding of the world we live in. 
