All About Citizen Science
Citizen science refers to a variety of phenomena. Roughly, the concept encompasses participation of individuals who are not professional scientists in scientific research. The workshop will introduce distinct concepts and examples of citizen science, focusing on questions of methodology, values, and expertise, as well as the relationships of citizen science to academia.
About the speaker:
Dr. Aleta Quinn
Aleta Quinn is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Idaho, and was 2023-2024 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Science and Society. She researches scientific practice and objectivity, with a particular focus on citizen science and the sciences that concern biodiversity. She holds a PhD in history and philosophy of science from the University of Pittsburgh, and a BA in philosophy and BS in biology from the University of Maryland. Her previous positions include fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution, the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Studies, and California Institute of Technology.