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Citizen Science with
schools: a UK
perspective
8 March 2016
Katherine MathiesonDirector of Programmes
British Science Association@Kath_Math
Our vision is of a world where science is at the heart of
society and culture.
Our mission is to support, grow and diversify the
community of people interested and involved in science,
and to strengthen their influence over science’s direction
and place in society.
British Science Association
Our audiences
1. Volunteer branches
2. British Science Week
3. CREST Awards
Also:
- British Science Festival
- Media Fellowships
- Science Communication community
- Policy debates, reports & dialogue
www.britishscienceassociation.org
British Science Association
For scientists, we say:
- Data (Ann-Caroline’s spatial/temporal scales)
- Public perceptions of science
For funders and educators:
- Learning
- Identity/careers
For us:
- A new way of ‘being a scientist’
Why Citizen Science?
Citizen
science with
schools:
the 3Rs
3Rs
1. Real
2. Relevant
3. Resources
Contributory, Collaborative, Co-created…
& Extreme
Whose project is it anyway?
www.researchinschools.org
Pupil-led research
Whose project is it anyway?
www.researchinschools.org
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/crest-project-ideas
Whose project is it anyway?
Joint ownership:
• Attribution
• Give the data back
• Invite new research questions
3Rs
1. Real
2. Relevant
3. Resources
Benefits for students
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/citscitoolkit/evaluation
Science capital
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/informallearning-citizenscience
Raise student motivation & aspiration
Help deliver other school agendas e.g. Green schools,
Growing Up Wild
Profile-raising:
• Raise my profile within my department
• Raise the profile of my department within my school
• Raise the profile of my school within my community
Benefits for Teachers
3Rs
1. Real
2. Relevant
3. Resources
Recruitment and materials
School life
Don’t make assumptions about school IT setups
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
Data Protection
Working with volunteers
Rules and barriers
Beware of personal & medical data….
Citizen Science with
schools: a UK
perspective
8 March 2016
Katherine Mathieson
@Kath_Math
