Citizen Science as a Catalyst in Bridging the Gap Between Science and Decision-makers

June 20, 2007 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

This presentation is one of three focus point presentations delivered on day one of the Citizen Science Toolkit Conference (at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York on June 20-23, 2007) as part of the opening session titled “Citizen Science Challenges and Opportunities.” Vaughan discusses the importance of citizen science. He describes the Ecological Management and Assessment Network (EMAN), which he coordinates, and shares lessons learned.

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Hague Vaughan

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Environment Canada

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NSF

Award Number: ESI-0610363

Resource Type: Reference Materials

Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science | Nature of science

Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators

Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Conferences

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