Learn How to Become a Contributor to Real Scientific Research during Program at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library

BARNEGAT – Are you a science enthusiast who’s always wanted to be involved, but not sure how? The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Becoming a Citizen Scientist” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

Learn how to contribute to real scientific research through simple, meaningful activities. Small acts of science through SciStarter can lead to big impact with no expertise needed.

Darlene Cavalier, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, author of the Field Guide to Citizen Science, National Geographic Explorer, and founder of SciStarter, will introduce citizen science, a growing movement that invites people to contribute to real scientific research through simple, meaningful activities.

From sharing observations of nature to exploring online data for animals, weather patterns, or other objects scientists are studying, this engaging program will highlight how small actions can make a big difference. Attendees will learn how SciStarter, a free citizen science hub, can help you discover local and online projects, events, resources, and optional self-guided trainings. Opportunities during the event will allow you to try a sampling of projects firsthand.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/ScientistOCL, call 609-693-3331, or stop by the branch at 112 Burr Street.