Citizen Science

“8 Apps That Turn Citizens into Scientists”

The following article appeared in Scientific American, and discusses the development of Citizen Science mobile apps by faculty members Alex Meyer (Environmental/Civil Figure) and Robert Pastel (Computer Science). Supported by a grant from National Science Foundation, this interdisciplinary project includes students from Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Scientific and Technical Communication, and Social Sciences.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=8-apps-that-turn-citizens-into-scientists