introduction to the edinburgh university citizen science and crowdsourcing network ppen.ed 9-3-2015
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Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science @ edDr James Stewart [email protected] @jamesks
Science Technology and Innovation Studies - Digital STIS
Edinburgh University Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Interest group.
What is citizen science and crowdsourcing?
Citizen Science and crowdsourcing is a set of processes through which citizens take part in scientific, policy or design research by undertaking research tasks such as problem formulation, data collection, data analysis, evidence production, ideas generation and communication.
DigitalKoot
1. Raise the profile and understanding of issues and potential of Citizen Science and crowdsourcing within the research community.
2. Share knowledge and practice of existing experiences to develop the practice of Citizen Science.
3. Secure resources to develop Citizen Science research and related activities by fostering collaboration and proposal development, including training for CPD, development of methods, tools and infrastructure, and building relationships with external organisations.
Aims of the CSCS Network
Join Us
50 members so far, from most schools
• Add your name to the Wiki:https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/CIT/
• Join the mailing list
• Introduce yourself, and suggest a talk you could give, or a question you would like answered.
Questions
What could and or should the university, schools and colleges be providing to help develop quality crowdsourcing and citizen science?
How can we improve quality and availability of co-produced research practices tools and evidence?