Project NestWatch

March 1, 2006 - March 24, 2009 | Media and Technology, Public Programs

Cornell University, Seavoss Associates, Inc. and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) developed two citizen science projects and related research: 1) "Project Nestwatch" including "Virtual Nestwatch," an online exhibit and data collection project that enables individuals to participate in data collection from their home computers; 2) "National Nest Registry," field-based and focused on species that participants may find in their backyard or local community. The projects increased public understanding of bird biology, ecology, life cycles, environmental issues and the research process while encouraging careers in science.

Funders

NSF

Funding Program: ISE/AISL

Award Number: 0540185

Funding Amount: 1740386

TEAM MEMBERS

Rick Bonney

Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Janis Dickinson

Co-Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Andre Dhondt

Co-Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Caren Cooper

Co-Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Paul Allen

Co-Principal Investigator

Cornell University

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

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists

Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs

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