Using citizen science to bridge taxonomic discovery with education and outreach
Applications in Plant Sciences2018Vol. 6(2), pp. e1023–e1023
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Matt von Konrat, Thomas G. Campbell, Ben Carter, Matthew Greif, M. Bryson, Juan Larraín, Laura Trouille, Steve Cohen, Eve R. Gaus, Ayesha Qazi-Lampert, Eric Ribbens, Tatyana Livshultz, Taylor J. Walker, Tomomi Suwa, Taylor Peterson, Yarency Rodríguez, Caitlin Vaughn, Christina Yang, Selma Aburahmeh, Brian Carstensen, Peter de Lange, Charlie Delavoi, Kalman Strauss, Justyna Drag, Blanka Aguero, C. T. Snyder, Joann Martinec, Arfon M. Smith
Abstract
More than 11,000 users from both the website and kiosk versions have contributed to the data set, which is demonstrably aiding taxonomists working toward establishing conservation priorities within this group. MicroPlants provides opportunities for public participation in authentic science research. The project's educational component helps move youth toward engaging in scientific thinking and has been adopted by several universities into curriculum for both biology and non-biology majors.
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