Women in Astronomy Citizen Science
Sep
12

Women in Astronomy Citizen Science

Abundant data confirms that girls and women are interested in astronomy. This interest, however, is not reflected in participation at the advanced levels in astronomy citizen science projects. While participation patterns likely reflect cultural, historical, and even logistical influences, what can project communities do to welcome more women?

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Why do they do it? Motivations of paid and unpaid participants, PLUS a preview of Drafty, a collaborative database management tool
Feb
15

Why do they do it? Motivations of paid and unpaid participants, PLUS a preview of Drafty, a collaborative database management tool

Why do they do it? Motivations of paid and unpaid participants, PLUS a preview of Drafty, a collaborative database management tool. With Shaun Wallace, Assistant Professor of Computer Science leading the Human-Centered Experiential Technologies Lab (HAX) at University of Rhode Island; and Veselin Kostov, Planet Patrol.

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