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Using Citizen Science to answer
BIG and small questions
Andrea LuckyUniversity of Florida
Entomology & Nematology
Citizen ScienceOrganized scientific endeavor that includes participation from professional scientists and the public.
Simple protocol. Minimal skill required.
www.schoolofants.org
School of Ants
Goals
Scientific• Map species as a baseline for
measuring change• Urbanization• Climate change
• Invasive/new species discovery
• Provide public opportunities for ‘doing’ science
• Reach communities with the least access
• Make ALL stages of the scientific process accessible
Educational
Scientific Outcomes
Lucky et al. (2014) Ecosphere
Freeze-then-mail
Population GeneticsMapping
Vitone et al, in prep
Total Species: 107 native, 7 exotic
Educational Outcomes
Change in attitude
Trust in science
Interest in entomology
Interest in participating in science
Vitone et al. 2016. Journal of Science Communication.
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