2024-01-19
Citizen Science: Bridging the Gap between Scientists and Society
The VILNIUS TECH Library is dedicated to unravelling the intricacies of Open Science, extending its benefits beyond the academic realm to reach a broader audience.
Quick recap: What is Open Science? Open Science is a commitment to transparent research practices, unrestricted access to scholarly knowledge, and the democratisation of information, making science more accessible to all.
Quick recap: What is Open Science? Open Science is a commitment to transparent research practices, unrestricted access to scholarly knowledge, and the democratisation of information, making science more accessible to all.
Citizen Science facilitates public participation in scientific projects through various engagement avenues. Individuals can contribute by collecting and submitting data, collaborate by undergoing training and subsequently analyzing data, or co-create by working with scientists to develop research methodologies and publish results.
This inclusive approach to science embraces diversity, allowing participation without constraints of age, knowledge, or experience. It serves as a catalyst for innovative solutions that address societal needs, promoting resource-sharing and sustainable problem-solving. Organizations and individual enthusiasts are actively engaged in diverse citizen science projects, spanning fields like biology, computer science, statistics, and even astronomy.
Interested in joining citizen science projects? Begin by identifying areas of interest and exploring relevant projects. International initiatives can be discovered on platforms such as EU-Citizen.Science, SciStarter, and Zooniverse.
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University's (VILNIUS TECH) Citizen Science Hub actively supports community-led science projects, incorporating open science principles throughout various project stages. For further insights into citizen science in Lithuania, consider listening to the presentation Citizen Science in Lithuania: Does our science and innovation ecosystem anticipate the input of citizens? by Monika Mačiulienė, PhD, Head of the Citizen Science Hub at VILNIUS TECH. Additional training opportunities in citizen science can be accessed here.