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Citizen Science Online (eBird)

June 10, 2001 - November 30, 2005 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
Cornell University will develop "Citizens' Science Online." This project will use the Internet to develop ways of allowing citizens, at any level of prior sophistication, to participate in science by gathering data that will contribute to an understanding of the population biology of birds and for managing the natural ecosystems these birds inhabit. The program has five components: (1) software, user interfaces and background resources on an Internet-based program that is accessible to any North American participant; (2) nine existing citizen-science projects will be modified to make online data entry more accurate, to make participation more user-friendly and to facilitate feedback of results to the participants and public; (3) an extensive library of online support materials and tutorials, including photos, audioclips of vocalizations, maps and other information; (4) integration of all of these Internet-based projects and information via a comprehensive Web portal, Citizen Science Online; and (5) testing and modifying of the interactive database tools through partnerships with other organizations.

Funders

NSF
Award Number: 0087760
Funding Amount: 2400672

TEAM MEMBERS

  • John Fitzpatrick
    Principal Investigator
    Cornell University
  • 2014 04 25 Bonney Rick
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Cornell University
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Life science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs

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