Citizen Science Courses and Certifications

Hubble Space Telescope

The Invisible Universe and the Power of Citizen Science

Explore how citizen scientists contribute to mapping the universe through radio astronomy, collaborating with researchers to identify and classify distant galactic transmissions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SETI Institute

SETI@home Update - 21 Years of Citizen Science and 100 Signals to Investigate

Discover how 21 years of SETI@home citizen science led to 100 intriguing signals requiring investigation, exploring distributed computing and extraterrestrial intelligence search methods.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Obesity

890 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

52 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World

Explore ways to apply Open Science principles to academic work - including your own. Learn how to share your research effectively and responsibly, building greater visibility and impact.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• On-Demand
• $65.00