Big updates are on the way at CitSci! This fall, we’re launching new location privacy tools and changing how long data download files are kept. Here’s what’s new and what it means for the projects you participate in and/or lead. New: Location Blurring, Launching Later in October Location data can be incredibly valuable for participatory
This was originally published as the July/August 2025 CitSci newsletter. Want citizen science in your inbox? Subscribe today. It’s the start of something new for many, as universities and schools alike worldwide begin a new semester (shout-out to our home institution, Colorado State University!). So, happy academic new year to all who celebrate. 🎊🎉🥳 We’re going into the
This was originally published as the May 2025 CitSci newsletter. Want citizen science in your inbox? Subscribe today. Hey from the CitSci team! We’re kicking off the summer with a major milestone—CitSci’s Extremophile Campaign was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered on May 29! As we reflect on a successful spring of global community science,
This was originally published as the February 2025 CitSci newsletter. Want citizen science in your inbox? Subscribe today. Hey! It’s the CitSci team. Our Favorite Extreme Sport: Hunting for Microbes We’ve explored the oceans, outer space…but have we explored our dishwashers and air conditioning trays? Microbes—tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a
