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Experiences matter more than labels in citizen science projects
February 10, 2025
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:

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Experiences matter more than labels in citizen science projects

Citizen science projects are meant to involve the public in research, but researchers are starting to ask if the name itself is exclusionary. Could "citizen" discourage Indigenous people and immigrants from participating? Does "science" scare away non-scientists?

A new study sugges . . .

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