Citizen Science Courses and Certifications

EuroPython Conference

Citizen Science with Python

Explore data-driven humanitarian and healthcare projects using Python, with audience experiments and inspiration for running your own scientific experiments using the Python stack.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

EuroPython Conference

Citizen Science - Tracking Aliens with Python

Learn to track invasive marine species using Python in citizen science projects. Explore strategies for data collection, workflow design, and technology choices for mobile apps and web platforms.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Alan Turing Institute

Calibration of Spatial Forecasts from Citizen Science Urban Air Pollution Data

Innovative machine learning approach for forecasting urban air pollution using citizen science data, offering improved accuracy and calibration for spatial predictions up to 5 days ahead.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Emerging Sources of Scientific Data: Drones, CubeSats, and Citizen Science - 2017 Fall Meeting

Explore emerging scientific data sources like drones, CubeSats, and citizen science in this panel discussion on innovative data collection methods and their impact on Earth science research.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Citizen Science and the Fight for Water Equity

Discover how citizen science empowers communities to address South Africa's water crisis, promote environmental justice, and work towards equitable access to clean water for all.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Center For Computational Relativity and Gravitation

BlackHoles@Home - Citizen Science in Computational Relativity

Explore cutting-edge research on black holes through citizen science, contributing to gravitational wave detection and understanding cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AAVSO HQ

Observe Exoplanets with Exoplanet Watch - A Citizen Science Project

Learn to observe exoplanets with NASA's Exoplanet Watch project. Explore data reduction techniques and contribute to efficient space telescope usage through this citizen science initiative.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Georgia Water Resources Conference

The Dragonfly Mercury Project: Assessment of Mercury Risk in US National Parks Through Citizen Science

Discover how citizen scientists help assess mercury pollution in US national parks using dragonfly larvae as biosentinels, revealing environmental risks and impacts across 450+ sites.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Obesity

896 ratings at Coursera

Explore physiological and psychological factors influencing obesity, appetite control, and body weight. Reflect on personal assumptions and engage in citizen science projects to understand scientific evidence collection.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

A Roadmap to Citizen Science Education

Explore innovative citizen science education, fostering collaboration between teachers and researchers to develop STEM learning scenarios that integrate active research projects and enhance STEM didactics.

• Independent
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

53 ratings at Coursera

Explore global sustainability challenges and learn practical skills for local action. Gain insights on biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and societal transitions to drive positive environmental impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Gardening for Hummingbirds (Live Online)

145 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the secrets to attracting and nurturing ruby-throated hummingbirds in your garden with this online class.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $65.00

Climate Action Hands-On: Harnessing Science with Communities to Cut Carbon

Discover how to leverage citizen science for climate action, focusing on methane leak detection and measurement while learning data collection methods to drive community-based environmental initiatives.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Barátság extrákkal - A tudomány társadalmasítása

Tudományos kutatások társadalmasítása: önkéntesek bevonása a tudományos munkába, kíváncsiság és tudományos módszerek megismertetése, közösségi együttműködés a tudás gyarapításáért.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wolfram

Extreme Citizen Science: Building Intentions and Rewarding Risk-taking in Systems Engineering

Explore systems engineering through hands-on Arduino projects, computational modeling, and data analysis. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while creating innovative solutions.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video