Over the past 20 years, thousands of citizen science projects engaging millions of
participants in collecting and/or processing data have sprung up around the world. Here we …

This article reviews the state of research on citizen journalism over the past decade. The key
areas covered include the ways traditional journalism has responded to this phenomenon …

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 …

Résumé Since first being introduced in the mid 1990s, the term “citizen science”—the
intentional engagement of the public in scientific research—has seen phenomenal growth …

The accumulation of large and small plastic debris is a problem throughout the world's
oceans and coastlines. Abundances and types of small plastic debris have only been …

Citizen science is a rapidly growing field whereby volunteers can collect and/or analyze data
to contribute to research and gain an appreciation for the environment. There are countless …

The effects of citizen science are wide ranging, influencing science, society, the economy,
the environment, as well as individual participants. However, in many citizen science …

Against the backdrop of a dramatic increase in citizen science activity worldwide, we
convened a combined symposium and focus group at the 2014 International Marine …

Citizen science is becoming increasingly popular as a format in environmental and
sustainability education. Citizen science not only allows researchers to gather large …

Ecologically oriented citizen‐science experiences engage the public in learning while
facilitating the achievement of robust scientific program goals. Evaluation of learning …