Sean O'Connor

Roles at NAAEE:

Sean O’Connor, Program Manager – Citizen Science, BSCS

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UC Davis Youth-focused Citizen and Community Science Toolkit

This research-to-practice toolkit contains research briefs, case studies, and educator resources for facilitating any citizen and community science projects. The resources highlight key practices that support youth in both learning science and becoming agents of change in their lives and communities.

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University of California - Davis

by Sean O'Connor | May 12, 2020

Global EE

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

Conservation and Behavior Change

Data Literacy

E-STEM Education

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iNaturalist

iNaturalist is a digital tool to help you identify wildlife around you. Connect with a worldwide community who can help you learn more about nature! By recording and sharing observations, you can create research-quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature.

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Website

by Sean O'Connor | May 12, 2020

Connecting to Nature

Conservation and Behavior Change

K-12 EE

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Citizen Science Association Discussion Listserv

The Citizen Science Association (CSA), a member organization dedicated to the advancement of citizen science as a practice, maintains a discussion listserv where educators, researchers, and others engage in lively discussion and resource sharing over email. You do not have to be a member of the CSA to join.

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Website

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Citizen Science Association

by Sean O'Connor | May 12, 2020

Global EE

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

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Climate Change Education

Conservation and Behavior Change

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Learning Through Citizen Science, a report from the National Academies of Sciences

This report discusses the potential of citizen science to support science learning and identifies promising practices and programs that exemplify the promising practices. It also lays out a research agenda that can fill gaps in the current understanding of how citizen science can support science learning and enhance science education.

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Publication, Article/Report

by Sean O'Connor | May 12, 2020

Advocacy, Policy, and Civic Engagement

Conservation and Behavior Change

E-STEM Education

Equity and Inclusion

K-12 EE

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SciStarter Education

SciStarter is a clearinghouse that anyone can access to find and participate in citizen science projects. You can search and filter for projects by location, age, or even project type.