This paper identifies the diverse ways in which participants engage with science, through
the same citizen science project. Using multiple data sources, we describe various activities …

Introduction: Attracting and recruiting volunteers is a key aspect of managing a citizen
science initiative. Science communication plays a central role in this process. In this context …

A large study of science communicators around the world was conducted as part of the
GlobalSCAPE research project. All participants in the study indicated some level of science …

The rise of citizen science in the past decade has brought many opportunities for scientists
and publics alongside many challenges and questions regarding best practices. These …

Citizen science has existed for centuries, but in its modern form is broadly defined as the
intentional engagement of the public in scientific research. The potential for achieving …

To date, most studies of citizen science engagement focus on quantifiable measures related
to the contribution of data or other output measures. Few studies have attempted to …

This study contributes to an understanding of citizen science using the lens of collaborative
scientific communication and methods as a key part of theoretically driven citizen science …

The different types of engagement in citizen science produce potentially different outcomes.
Although participation in citizen science can increase volunteer scientific literacy, recent …

Graduate students emerging from STEM programs face inequitable professional landscapes
in which their ability to practice inclusive and effective science communication with …

Science communicators develop qualitative and quantitative tools to evaluate the 'impact'of
their work however narrative is rarely adopted as a form of evaluation. We posit narrative as …