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Citizen scientists may help save ancient Maine shell heaps

Abigail Curtis — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:00:14 +0000

Excerpt: Along the jagged coast of Maine, prehistoric shell middens mark spots where Maine Indians feasted on clams, shells and other seafood, then tossed aside the remains. “Midden,” to archaeologists, means the waste left behind by long-gone humans. In practice, though, these ancient garbage heaps contain a treasure trove of data that can shed light...

Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation

Maria Aristeidou, Eileen Scanlon, Mike Sharples — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:00:14 +0000

Abstract: Citizen participation in online communities of scientific investigations has recently become more popular. Enhancing the engagement of citizens within these communities is a focus of attention for researchers and practitioners who want to amplify the impact on learning, science and society. This study investigates the relationship between engagement factors and behaviour patterns in an...

Crowdsourcing User-Generated Mobile Sensor Weather Data for Densifying Static Geosensor Networks

Shay Sosko and Sagi Dalyot — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:00:44 +0000

Abstract: Static geosensor networks are comprised of stations with sensor devices providing data relevant for monitoring environmental phenomena in their geographic perimeter. Although early warning systems for disaster management rely on data retrieved from these networks, some limitations exist, largely in terms of insufficient coverage and low density. Crowdsourcing user-generated data is emerging as a...

Editor’s Choice: ‘Storm spotters’ keep you safe during severe weather

Carolyn Graybeal — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 03:10:05 +0000

Hurricane shown on a weather radar (Photo: NOAA) Civic minded citizen scientists in your community help meteorologists and the National Weather Service stay abreast of inclement weather with on-the-ground data. Earlier this week, the Midwest and Northeast were slammed with tornados and thunderstorms that grounded planes and held up trains. Thousands of people along the...