Bird Book Club - Citizen Science Q&A with Caren Cooper

Citizen Science: How Ordinary People Are Changing the Face of Discovery
by Caren Cooper
📚 e-Book Club Recording
🗓️ Recorded January 15 at 6:00 PM MT

Join us for a lively and inspiring book club discussion with author Caren Cooper, exploring how everyday people are reshaping the world of science.

In Citizen Science, Cooper highlights remarkable stories of volunteers—from retirees and gamers to incarcerated individuals and parents—who are contributing to real scientific discoveries. Spanning fields such as astronomy, ecology, and biochemistry, these citizen scientists collect data, solve complex problems, and advocate for change in ways once reserved for professional researchers.

From tracking monarch butterflies in unexpected places to solving protein-folding puzzles through video games and monitoring rainfall with homemade tools, this conversation reveals how science becomes more powerful when it’s open to everyone.

Both a call to action and a practical guide, Citizen Science challenges traditional ideas about who can do science and shows how public participation can drive meaningful discovery and social impact. Whether you’re new to citizen science or already involved, this discussion will leave you inspired to take part.

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