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To everyone who gave their time, energy, and curiosity—thank you. Because of you, countless specimens and records are now more accessible for research, discovery, and future generations. This video highlights Friday’s portion of the event with the amazing Bank of America volunteer team in action—thank you for your incredible support! Missed this one or want to join again? We’d love to have you at our next event—stay tuned and be part of the science in action! #CitizenScientistMonth #VolunteerPower #DigitizeHistory #OpenAccess #MuseumCollections #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone #bofavolunteers

During our special volunteer-powered digitization event, a team from CHASE stepped out of the office and into the archives—working side by side with our collection managers to bring history into the digital age. From cataloging to capturing, every click helps preserve stories for generations to come. Now it’s your turn. Be part of something bigger. Help us digitize the past for the future. #CitizenScientistMonth #VolunteerPower #DigitizeHistory #OpenAccess #MuseumCollections #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone

Online Exhibit 🌿 Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Feature: Rugel’s Pawpaw (Deeringothamnus rugelii) Our oldest Herbarium specimens were collected by Ferdinand Rugel and document Florida flora in the 1840s, and much more. 🎧 Story & more with Mark Whitten: floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100-years/obje…

Students from the Guidepost -Wheaton Montesorri stepped behind the scenes at the museum on Wednesday —not just to observe, but to contribute. From helping process collections to supporting real scientific work, this field trip showed that science isn’t limited to labs or experts—it’s something we can all be part of. This April's WeDigBio takes part in celebrating Citizen Science Month by highlighting how everyday actions can make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a student, educator, or curious mind, you have the power to help digitize data, preserve history, and support researchers around the world. Science is stronger when we all take part. #CitizenScienceMonth #MuseumLearning #ScienceForAll #communityscience, #scistarter, #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn, #fieldmuseum @wheatonmontess1

Citizen Science Month is already making waves 🌍 As of April 9, 791,655 Acts of Science have been logged...and we’re just getting started. The goal: 2.50 million Acts of Science. Small actions, big impact. Want to join in? Join an Acts of Science: Connected event—live, guided sessions where scientists walk you through real research step by step. No experience needed. Join from anywhere. Stay for a few minutes or the full session. Upcoming events: • April 10 (TOMORROW!) – Transcribe Civil War records with the @smithsonian Transcription Center • April 16 – Move Alzheimer’s research forward with Stall Catchers • April 22 (Earth Day!) – Identify wildlife with Snapshot Wisconsin (@WDNR @the_zooniverse) • April 29 – Classify space images with @DoNASAScience @NASA's @VRubinObs Observatory Comet Catchers Prefer to participate anytime? There’s something for everyone, including these featured opportunities: 🐾 @darwinsarkfnd – Turn your pet into a research partner for Pet Day (April 11) 🦴 @WeDigBio aka Worldwide Engagement for Digitizing Biocollections – Help digitize museum specimens (through April 12) 🌌 Dark Sky, Safer Fly – Contribute night sky and wildlife observations with projects including @GLOBEatNight, @Team_eBird, and @inaturalist (April 13–20) 🌧️ @CoCoRaHS – Track precipitation and support weather science Report your Acts of Science to earn prizes (including a free @newscientist subscription 👀), or contribute through SciStarter-affiliated projects to be featured on the Wall of Fame. Anyone can participate. Every act counts. Let’s keep it going. 🚀 👉 Read our full newsletter for a round-up of ideas to get involved: conta.cc/4bVVo9t #CitizenScienceMonth #actsofscience #CitSciMonth

WeDigBio starts today! Comment and like if you are participating! #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone #scistarter #zooniverse Participate: scistarter.org/citizenscience…

Governments and organizations rely on biodiversity data to make decisions about land use, agriculture, and environmental protection. Digitized data ensures those decisions are based on solid evidence. #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone @iDigBio @scistarter @nfromn @the_zooniverse

Faster scientific discovery-With large datasets available digitally, researchers can use tools like AI and data modeling to discover new patterns, relationships, and even identify new species more efficiently. Participate in a virtual event: scistarter.org/citizenscience… #communityscience, #scistarter, #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn, #fieldmuseum, #zooniverse @iDigBio @SciStarter @nfromn @the_zooniverse

Digitizing biodiversity—the process of converting information about plants, animals, ecosystems, and specimens into accessible digital formats, join an event at: scistarter.org/citizenscience… #communityscience #scistarter #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn #fieldmuseum #zooniverse

Digitization allows researchers, educators, and the public worldwide to access collections that were once limited to physical museums or field notes. Initiatives like Global Biodiversity Information Facility make millions of species records freely available online. Find an event to join virtually: scistarter.org/citizenscience… #communityscience, #scistarter, #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn, #fieldmuseum, #zooniverse

Continuing the count down! Physical specimens, handwritten notes, and field records can degrade or be lost. Digitization preserves this information permanently and protects it from damage. #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone

Today we celebrate the life and impact of Jane Goodall, a true icon of conservation. Want to carry that spirit forward? You can contribute to real primate research from anywhere: 🐵 Chimp&See – Help researchers analyze chimpanzee behavior through camera trap footage. Start here: scistarter.org/chimpsee 🐒 Monkey Health Explorer – Help scientists understand more about monkey health by identifying white blood cell types. Start here: Scistarter.org/monkey-health-… Small actions can lead to big discoveries for primate health and conservation. 🐒 #CitizenScienceMonth #ActsofScience @MonkeyHealthExp

When biodiversity data is digitized, scientists and policymakers can quickly analyze species distributions, population trends, and threats. This supports smarter conservation strategies, especially for endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Join the efforts: scistarter.org/citizenscience… #communityscience, #scistarter, #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn, #fieldmuseum, #zooniverse

Digital records help monitor changes over time—such as shifts caused by climate change, habitat loss, or invasive species. This is critical for studying patterns in Climate Change and predicting future impacts. #wedigbio #biodiversity #communityscience #communityscientist #naturalhistory #science #scienceforall #scistarter #scienceforeveryone #scienceisforeveryone #fieldmuseum link: scistarter.org/citizenscience… @iDigBio @SciStarter @eurotaxonomy @nfromn

Digital platforms allow anyone—from students to citizen scientists—to explore biodiversity, contribute observations, and better understand the natural world. #communityscience #scistarter #ScienceForEveryone #OpenScienceForAll #EveryoneCanDoScience #globaltcn #fieldmuse #zooniverse @iDigBio @nfromn @eurotaxonomy @the_zooniverse