Interested in bringing citizen science to your classroom?
Looking for ways to get your students involved in real-world research? This free webinar will introduce you to citizen science, where students of all grade levels can observe, collect data, and actively contribute to important projects.
You’ll learn about Citizen Science Month and One Million Acts of Science, plus how to use simple, ready-made resources to connect your students with meaningful science.
Our featured project with Instant Wild and National Geographic uses camera traps to capture wildlife images for conservation research. Learn how to guide students in observing animal behavior, collecting data, and building critical thinking skills.
Attend live to earn a free professional development certificate, or register to access the replay later!
April is Citizen Science Month!
Get ready to join the global effort to inspire One Million Acts of Science and connect your students to real-world research. Scientists rely on students and volunteers to collect and analyze data—and it all starts with this webinar! Learn how to bring citizen science into your classroom and prepare for an exciting April.
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Emma Giles | Manager of Public Outreach and Programs, SciStarter
Emma Giles is the Manager of Public Outreach and Programs at SciStarter, where she oversees the creation of public-facing materials, events, and campaigns, and hosts "SciStarter LIVE," a virtual event series that brings project scientists into conversation with the public. She is also the managing director of SciStarter's Citizen Science Month and One Million Acts of Science, among other signature programs. Emma holds a Master’s degree in Science & Technology Policy from Arizona State University. In 2021, she was awarded the Teach Earth Fellowship with Earthwatch, where she studied caterpillars and climate change in southern Arizona during her tenure as a 5th grade math and science teacher. Continuing her education in 2023, Emma attended the University of Vienna's Scientific World Conceptions Summer School Vienna Circle on Climate Science.
Hannah Hughes | Marine Project Officer, ZSL & Instant Wild
Hannah is the Marine Project Officer at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), where she works across three initiatives: the South Atlantic Plastics, Project SIARC, and Instant Wild. Her role focuses heavily on citizen science and community engagement. She is committed to expanding the ZSL’s Instant Wild platform to engage more people in wildlife conservation. This involves managing and curating new wildlife footage for the platform, helping to bring global conservation efforts directly to users and inspiring public involvement in preserving our planet’s biodiversity.
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