"How To" videos to help you become a citizen scientist

Discover how Citizen Science is Serious Science, letting you advance scientific research from home with exciting projects.

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Did you know that you can advance scientific research from your home, favorite park, at the beach, at school....anywhere in the world? Scientists need your help to address global and local questions. Citizen Science is Serious Science (and it can be fun). SciStarter will help you get started. Here are some videos to help you learn how to become a citizen scientist. You'll also find thousands of projects in need of your help on SciStarter! DiscoverMagazine.com posts projects of the week, too, so check back here for more ideas. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwA1sbEnQNrMd1i6Lpk8lzC7OLU8HFPf9

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