After browsing through the Scientific American Citizen Science page I read a couple of different projects that would be interesting. There are two that I found to be suited to me, the one on Health Tracking Network is one that I would partake in, because it is relevant to my minor which is Health Education. It would be useful to research and understand more of that topic. Another one I looked at was Meteor Counter, and this one would be out of pure enjoyment since it has nothing to do with what I am in in school. I just think it would be cool to sit and stare at the stars/meteors - Paige Powers
Out of all the projects on the Science American Citizen Science page, I think I would be most interested in participating in Piggydemic project. At first, it was just the name and icon that attracted me to the project, but after reading about how 'Piggydemic' is actually a Facebook application, I was already hooked. Not only can the app be fun for users, it's used to simulate virus transmission and thus makes for solid scientific data. I'm a pretty big fan of anything that integrates facts with fun, and since I use Facebook so often, it wouldn't be out of the ordinary to participate in the project.
I would participate in the project called the Encyclopedia of Life as it pertains to my studies and seems like a very useful and interesting resource. The process of constructing an Encyclopedia that contains knowledge about all forms of life would make learning about the world we live in exciting. Also, the meteor count would be really cool to take in. I've never seen a meteor in my life so being able to experience seeing one would just be fun!
I would participate in the project called Health Tracking Network. The goal of Health Tracking Network is to become more knowlegable and scientifically aware of what causes the spread of influenza, the common cold and the stomach flu. During the winter months I am frequently getting colds and if we could identify how they are scientifically spreading it would provide vital information required to stop or prevent the spreading of influenza, the common cold and the stomach flu.
Searching through the Energy & Sustainability programs, as they are related to my studies, I felt drawn towards the Redwood Watch project by the Save the Redwoods League. I feel like this project would be easy to participate with, as it can be done anywhere there are Redwood trees to observe (though we live in an area where Redwoods do not), and anyone can join. The idea is to use the Redwood Watch app for your iphone to track and observe the trees for the lead scientists to track the migration of redwood forests over time. A chance where anyone (no matter the age or education) can help conserve the world we live in is a project that has the ability to thrive.
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I was most interested in the project called "Nearby Nature GigaBlitz #2" on the Citizen Science website. It involves people tracking the animals and plants in their area over a seven day period and then using that information to document and explore the biodiversity. Even though I am an agriculture/animal science student, I have a great appreciation for the environment and making it more sustainable. This project would have been good to participate in to learn about the variety of plants and animals that are around where I live and compare that to what others find. It encourages people to learn about their surrounding environment which I believe would lead people to care more for it.
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Out of the many projects on Citizen Science, I would choose to participate in Piggydemic. This Facebook application allows users to "infect" their friends with a virus, or become infected themselves. This sounds like a fun application that is also very relevant for studying the spread of viruses among the population.
The project that appeals to me most on Citizen Science was the "Whale Song Project." Scientists track whale calls and they can match it up with whale calls from other locations by analyzing the pitch. They also analyze the length of the call and they are trying to find a correlation between length and intelligence. Although this project is not related to my field of study (nutrition), it still interests me because I love animals and I would like to look into their communication patterns.
I would participate in 'The Wildlife of Your Home Project' because I think it would be interesting to know what species are living in the biomes of my own home and compare them to other parts of the world. I think people need to be more aware of what lives on the surfaces in their homes and on their bodies and how the different species affect us.
SoundCitizen has piqued my interest as a project I would be interested in taking on. Out of random websurfing, I stumbled upon environmental activist Erin Brockovich (known for her famous case against PG&E in 1993) who again was covering a topic of chemical spills causing a very recent manifestation of mental and physical degenerative tics in New York teenagers. One of the first studies I encountered in Hecol practice was the use of systems thinking views to determine that water sources were the cause of cholera outbreaks in centuries past; to this end, keeping a sound water system is of dire importance in large communities, especially when looking at the Washington area, where this study appears to be focused at.
The project that I would like to participate in will be: The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). This project caught my eyes and I am so exciting to see what the findings will be. For a long time, we know that whales communicate with each other through these "songs" even though they are thousand miles apart. We have not yet had a in-depth understanding about how these "songs". Scientists are trying to capture and record these natural whale songs to analyze the pitch of them. Soon, we will be able to discover the intelligence of the whales and to understand how this magical way of communication comes about.
The project that I would choose from Citizen Science to work on would be the Christmas Bird Count. This project caught my attention because I love wildlife and the outdoors; I think that migration patterns of birds are very interesting and to learn how many birds are present in Edmonton during the Winter would be interesting. Especially this winter, because it has been so warm, there could possibly have been a difference in the migration patterns and that would be a good topic to research.
The project I would choose from Citizen Science to work on would be The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). It caught my attention because I have always wondered how animals communicate with each other. I find it so interesting that animals can communicate through certain sounds, similar to how we as humans communicate through language. Since this is a communications class, I thought it would be fitting to choose a project that dealt with communication (even if it is within the animal kingdom). Through this project, scientists are hoping to be able to distinguish whether the communication can be seen as intelliegence.
The "Encyclopedia of Life" project sounds really interesting. In biology classes, I've always heard about how there are so many millions of different species, most of which we haven't even discovered or classified. Scientists also estimate that many species are going extinct everyday, that we don't even know exist! Therefore, I think a project like this, to involve the general population, is an excellent way to increase our knowledge of life forms and raise awareness about ecology. It was also cool that the project says they are using flickr to post pictures of all the 1.9 million species we have names for.
The project that I would choose from Citizen Science to take part in would be The WIldlife Of Your Home Project. After reading all the other projects within Citizen Science The Wildlife Of Your Home Project was the only project that caught my attention and made me actually think about the different microscopic species share my home with me. The fact that the study concentrates on a comparison of the microscopic species differing as a consequence of how we live relates to me. The results of this study relate to me in numerous ways. Because Participants can compare their results between urban and rural houses across North America I would have a greater understanding of which of my two homes (one rural and one urban) have more microscopic species. I would love to participate in this study because it is amazing that we as humans rarely even recognize that we share our homes with many microscopic species.
The project that looks very interesting to me is the Family Dynamics project. Like the name of it, it looks at key features that in a families daily interactions. This is such a practical project to me because it impacts every individual even if it is on a very small level. The project then goes on to see how that will influence someones impact on the environment that he or she lives in. This practical study sounds interesting and can give us insight on how to possibly create "better" family dynamics in the future.
The project I would participate in would be GO FIGHT against malaria because it is the number one killers of parasitic diseases and many of the places which are plagued by this problem cannot afford the medication to protect themselves against it. The project involves "signing up" your computer`s processing power when it is not being used to help compute their data into resources that could lead to a cure, drug, etc. This could make the process that should take a hundred years only about a year.
The project that I would most likely participate in would be the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Last year in Biology 208, I did a project on leatherback turtles. I have always found turtles fascinating. They are a species that is close to extinction, and I believe this study would be beneficial in determining one of the main causes of deaths in turtles.
There were so many interesting Citizen Science projects but if I had to choose only one, I would participate in FrogWatch USA. It is fascinating how the skins of frogs and toads possibly contain ant-cancer and anti-HIV compounds. The implications that these conservation efforts may have on the future of human medicine and disease are immense. It really makes you think about all of the other species of plants and animals that are endangered that may also contain compounds that could potentially cure some of the worlds most devastating diseases.
The project I'd most likely participate in would be PiggyDemic because its research method involves using Facebook to track how quickly a virus can spread due to human interaction, which I thought was interesting due to the investigative method used (Facebook). As social media is becoming integrated in more and more aspects of every day life, I think there may be more studies in the future that use social media to help them with their findings.
I'm interested in the whale song project. whale is one of the distinct animal in the world. The number of whale is decreasing. The whale song project is very interesting, because whales is a kind of animals have funny sound. The investigation of whale's sound can let people learn more about whale's sound, and learn more about the nature
I would take part in the "Wildlife of Your Home Project"! I am currently in a 'One Health' class and am beginning to be very interested in the human-animal-environment interactions. This project is very relevant to my interests, as I like to think of everything as being interconnected. I would love to see how our individual biomes change with time, location and lifestyle, as well as the effects or potential consequences of these differences!
I would participate in "The Valley of the Khans" project. This is a very beneficial project that can have a huge influence on research to come. Participants can explore and research areas of Mongolia that may be of interest to the archaeologist without harming the natural environment. This is essential as so many of the worlds magnificent, natural beauty is being destroyed by human beings. This research will help to preserve the beauty of Mongolia from illegal mining and other human influences. It would be great to be a part of such a protective and beneficial project.
I would really like to participate in the FrogWatch study. Learning that amphibians may potentially have anti-cancer and/or anti-HIV properties is neat and being able to assist in determining whether they do is even neater. Even if it turned out they didn't, I wouldn't be surprised if they held some other medicinal property that could advance our health care. I think there are a lot more medicinal products and cures held in nature and a lot of exploring and experimenting needs to be done to find them.
After cruising through the Citizen Science page I found a project that was interest to me; "Phylo". A lot of the projects listed on the website did not appeal to me based on the research/observation of nature. This project appealed to me because I have a basic understanding of DNA and evolution thanks to Biology 30, and Biology 108. The project "Phylo" requires citizens to play a computer game in which the goal is to arrange nucleotides. From playing the game scientists "may infer shared evolutionary origins, identify functionally important sites and illustrate mutation events." I feel that this game could be very beneficial to society as scientists are able to gather information that could help explain DNA mutations such as cancers. Plus who doesn't want to help out with collecting data by playing a game?
I think the project I would participate in would be the "Health Tracking Network." I feel this project is extremely beneficial for society in terms of improving our health and disease prevention. The "Health Tracking Network's" main goals include identifying factors of common illnesses and promoting health by enabling those involved to track their personal health and fitness. Because I have interests in how nutrition and health links to family life, a big part of living a healthy lifestyle is avoiding the common cold as well as the flu. With the research conducted by this project, information regarding the spread of these illnesses and how to protect ourselves against them will be available for families everywhere!
The project I am most interested in after searching the Citizen Science page is PiggyDemic. I feel that it is the most related to my field of study. After taking an animal science course which discussed epidemiology and how diseases are transferred through humans and animals, this project really sparked my interest. It uses social media to see how diseases and illnesses are transferred from person to person and how many people it affects by following the user's newsfeed and interactions on Facebook. Researchers then follow these interactions using software and watch the links as the "viruses" spread!
It would be interesting to participate in the Participatory Urban Sensing study, specifically the Family Dynamics Project, focusing on family interactions. Nutrition plays a huge role in the family setting. The study of Human Nutrition in families can help us to understand health issues for future disease prevention. This can be geared towards families who are genetically predisposed to certain illnesses. UCLA uses Urban Sensing projects to identify certain behaviours linked to how people live, work, and play - ultimately leading them to identify a common thread among people living in cities.
The Redwood Watch project would be the most interesting to me since nature is one of my interest and is a place where I find peace and tranquility. Nature must be around in the first place for us to enjoy it, thus stressing the importance of sustainability not only for us but for future generations. The project was created by Save the Redwoods League because of the impact that climate change was having on redwood trees and accepts observations by citizen scientists via an iPhone application called Redwood Watch. This is done in order to monitor where Redwoods are currently thriving.
The project that I would participate in is the 'Gravestone Project'. It is a common sense that gravestone could be eroded by the acidic rainfall.But this is my first time to realize that we can use the level of acidity as a measurement to obtain the data of climate and pollution level. This may be a new way to collect the weather data and it helps to increase the accuracy of weather forecast. It's so interesting. This project catches my eyes and I believe I can find many useful things if I participate in it.
Volunteer Field Observer Program is something I would be interested in, it allows people in a community to really take part in a project and help the environment. I hate when the environment has to suffer because of a human accident or mistake. This project allows to make a difference. I was also interested in the the Bee Hunt project because I have always been fascinated by bees(I use to capture bees when I was young) but helping the environment would feel like I would be accomplishing something for the bigger good and the future generations and that's what matters at the end of the day.
I would participate in Pigeon Watch project because I’m very interested in observing the behaviours of animals myself. I think it is a great project because it is suitable for all ages, which means it can even help raise the interests in young children about animal sciences. This is an interesting and educational activity, and participants can finish it simply by having a look at the pigeons on the street! Besides, because this is a worldwide project, participants can help with the project from wherever in the world. And I think it is amazing that observing the pigeons in my neighbourhood can actually contribute to evolutional science!
I'm interested in" Shark Observation Network", which supports the collection and organization of data as well as the development and dissemination of information concerning the state of shark and elasmobranch populations and their worldwide distribution. The information serves to support environmental awareness, assessment and policy making, and public participation at a global level. Citizen scientists can help by reporting their own shark observations on a regular basis.
Firstly, the ocean pollution is a big problem for the nowadays society. I wanna get some data about the worldwide distribution of shark to make people notice this problem. Secondly, I enjoy diving in the sea to find some interesting sea stones or old ships. The last reason is that observing shark is a challenge, since shark is one of the most dangerous creature in the world. But accepting challenge is my target of my life.
I would participate in "PiggyDemic." It is commonly known to everyone that a virus or cold spreads like wild fire. It seems like there is always a cold going around, or the stomach flu - basically any type of virus that can be transferred to other humans. Every student can vouch when I say we like to stay healthy in order to keep on top of our studies. It totally wipes away all motivation for school work when we are fighting a cold or flu. I would participate in this study so we can help scientist and health professionals become more aware of how this spreads so easily, and the best ways to avoid catching a cold from other people. Health is of extreme value, so anything I can do to keep my health - I will!
If I were to participate in a project I would take part in the Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Program. Key points about the Project: In December of 2011 more than one million bats have been reported dead by the deadly fungal infection known as white-nose syndrome (WNS), since 2006. Volunteers for this project borrow a AnaBat detection systems, or the "Bat Monitoring Kit," for up to three nights to conduct bat surveys in and around their area. The detector picks up the echolocation calls emitted by bats and translates it to a frequency, in which the human ear can hear. Each detection system records information about the phenology and species presence of the bats detected and location via GPS; this data is then entered into the AnaBat database. The project's goal is to compile information about phenology, species presence, migration time vs. residence, and trends in bat species in Wisconsin. I am really interested in this project because bats are a huge influence in the transmission and introduction of many diseases into other animal species. Bats on the other had are also a great resource for the reduction of insect populations. It will be interesting to see what happens to bat populations as this fungal infection spreads and the affects it will have on other animal species.
I would love to participate in the "Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring" study. I have always been interested in aquatic plants and this study is aimed at educating people. I enjoy being out in nature and volunteers get to go to many different lakes to conduct testing and be outside for the majority of their time. It sounds like and interesting study to be a part of!
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I would participate in the "Health Tracking Network" project because my interests involve health and wellness. The "Health Tracking Network" project has four main objectives, and they range from learning more about common illnesses to having a medium where participants can easily and accessibly keep track of their physical activity levels and health. This study is low cost, which will provide the researchers with a higher participation level and provide insight into the area of study. As someone who wants to go into health promotion, I find this study to be really relevant! Sometimes it can be hard to find a way to observe the current health and lifestyles of the public, but by having random people participate in this project it will help to gain a better knowledge of how the general public is at in terms of health and wellness.
I would participate in the Bee Hunt because I find bees absolutely fascinating. The way they reproduce, choose a leader, communicate.. everything. The work they do is amazing, pollinating flowers by serving their own interests. Any research on honey bees is important, the more we understand about them, the better chance we have in saving them from extinction. Besides, what a lovely way to spend a day, out in a sunny field full of flowers.
I would participate in the "PiggyDemic" project.Not only does it seem easy and simple to join and participate in, I am actually interested in the effects of epidemics. This project seems like a feasible way to observe how a virus can spread through interactions, without any risk to health. (Also, many of the other projects invovled observing real live bugs, which I am afraid of).
I would like to participate in the Health Tracking Network Project because this project aims to promote human health and fitness by avoiding the spread of illnesses like influenza(common cold) and stomach flu. Due to the advancement of medical technology, bacteria and viruses evolve too, becoming more and more resistant to most antibiotics or medicines. This project help solving the problem and promoting public health, which is also one of my goals for choosing to studying the program of food science and technology.
I would participate in the Pigeon Watch projects. I've always had an interest towards "wildlife" in the city. I enjoy bird-watching and I think it will be interesting to observe pigeon courtship behavior in my neighbourhood. The compiled data can be applied in relevant scientific research of humans and other organisms. It will be really interesting to see any new breakthroughs in the science of courtship behavior.
I'd like to participate in Project Squirrel, as I find squirrels quite intriguing, and they are a frequent sight on our campus. This project monitors squirrels by providing observations and filling out a survey, and would be helpful not only to learn more about squirrels as a species themselves, but also about how they interact, and affect the environment around them. Project Squirrel also relates to what I've currently been learning in an Ecology class, such as the "niche" concept - and therefore, it would be very interesting to see what I've been learning being put to use in a project such as this one.
I would participate in the 'Did You Feel it?' project that deals with Earthquakes. Because I don't think human beings are only disturbing the atmosphere, but also Earth itself. I have heard one than one person suggest that there's a correlation between the removal of oil from the Earth and the increase in earthquake activity, etc.
I would participate in the Health Tracking Network project. Participation is anonymous and it seems like a very useful study, with significant and practical outcomes. Researchers are trying to come up with practical and effective strategies to help people avoid getting a flu or cold virus. For the average adult, getting the flu is no big deal, but for an infant, an elderly person, or someone with a compromised immune system, this research could be life saving.
I would participate in the Piggydemic program (more information can be found at:http://www.scientificamerican.com/citizen-science/project.cfm?id=piggydemic-tel-aviv). Basically it is a Facebook application that allows users to infect each other with a virtual virus, and then Scientists can study the effect social interaction has on the spread of viral infections.I like the study because it is relatively easy to participate in. You don't have to go out into the woods and count birds three times per week, you just have to spend some time on Facebook which is typically something we do anyway. I believe that this research will help us to further understand viral epidemics, and possibly help prevent them spreading.
Out of all the projects listed, the one that interests me the most is Project Noah. I find wildlife very under-appreciated in our society and this project developed an app that allows smartphone users to share pictures and information on wildlife. I think it's important to be educated about the species that surround us because we need to know how to interact with them in a way that best benefits the human population as well as the wildlife population. I also like how it uses apps to allow people to access their project in an updated way.
The program that I would choose to participate in out of all of those listed would have to be the Health Tracking Network. Influenza and even the common cold is something that affects us all. If there were a way for me to help learn more about the illness and how it is spread, I would feel like I was benefitting not only myself, but all the rest of society as well.
The project I would be most interested in participating in would be the meteor counter. I find astrology interesting and the nice thing about this project is you can do it any where. I think it is important to continue adding onto our knowledge about space and systems up there and this project allows almost anyone to participate so a large body of information can be collected and shared quickly to others.
The project I would most like to participate in is PiggyDemic. The project runs through Facebook to track the spread of viruses. Mathematical models assume viruses are equally distributed in a population but this is not the case. By using Facebook, the researchers are looking at how social interactions affect the spread of viruses. Participants news feeds are monitored to see who they interact with and from there susceptibility is determined. Understanding the spread of viruses is important for disease management and risk assesment. A better model to predict the outcome of diseases can lead to a faster and more efficient response. I am interested in epidemiology so this kind of project does appeal to me.
I would be most interested in participating in the Whale Song Project. I think it would be really interesting to be involved in coding whale sounds to indicate behavior and intelligence. Since whale communication is not well understood, being involved in this project would mean working on the very cutting edge of this field. I think it would be very rewarding to be involved in a project that increases our understanding of whale communication. Also I find it interesting that they would like to find out if the size of the call repertoire is a sign of intelligence since other behaviors have been studied in other species for the same reason. For example a generalization of the animal kingdom is that the more types of food a species is willing to eat the more intelligent the species. Specific examples include crows and elephants, both of which eat a large range of foods.
If I were to participate in one of these projects it would be "Redwood Watch" project in the Energy and Sustainability category. As great as it is that there is all this new technology being developed so quickly all the time, I think it is important for people to still pay attention to those things on our planet that have been here for centuries or even thousands of years. The Redwood trees have been steadily declining due to the differences in climate and landscape occurring over millions of years. This project is dedicated to find out the climate in which Redwood trees thrive best in order to prolong their lives and "track their migration". Nature is the most beautiful thing, is free, and can be found in our own backyards-- I feel this project and others similar to it are important to give society a perspective on the world and to remind us that technology is not the only thing we should be focusing on.
The project which caught my eye, firsthand, was Encyclopedia of Life. To be able to collect knowledge of the 1.9 million named species of organisms mentioned, some of which we aren't even aware of, would be amazing. This would help to promote awareness and lobbying of protection for those on the verge of extinction, making us better neighbors to other species which reside in the world with us. I also think the Foldit Online Protein Puzzle would be pretty cool as well! Although it is a game, it could lead to a breakthrough in the world of renewable resources. Who knows? Maybe there will be a discovery of how to manipulate proteins in conjunction with plants to produce fuel!
I would chose to participate in the Health Tracking Network for personal reasons that I do catch the common cold often and recently caught strep throat and the stomach flu all within 3 weeks. I also work with children and I wonder if this project would further research children and the common cold and how it can be prevented from being spread to adults as well.
I would participate in the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. This study is actively trying to improve and protect turtle habitats. Turtles are my favorite animal which is partly why this study interests me so much. A few reasons why turtles are so important are because they eat sea grasses and coral and therefore, turtles control the amount of sea grasses and coral available. Without turtles, sea grasses and coral would become over populated and could potentially be very harmful to the underwater network. Turtles have also been around since the dinosaurs yet they survived the extinction of dinosaurs! This is very important because their body design is used as a defense mechanism which allowed them to survive the extinction. Clearly turtles are very important, however we still do not know enough about them. These are the reasons why I would participate in the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Turtles need to be protected especially since a lot of species are extinct or endangered species. I am definitely interested in this study and learning more about turtles.
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I would become part of the FrogWatch USA project for various reasons. My love for animals large and small is one of them. Another is the sensitivity of their skin to changes in the environment which is a great environmental health indicator. This study can not only increase the knowledge of frogs but also the effect of our (humans) actions on the environment. The volunteers will gain personal knowledge and the scientists will be gain a better prospective. Although many of the other projects also caught my interest, this one seemed to show more applicable information in the process of trying to save this planet. And ourselves.
If I had to choose any of the projects from Citizen Science, it would be "FrogWatch USA". FrogWatch volunteers learn how to identify and record the many different kinds of frogs around the US. Which in turn would have a positive impact on the research and conservation projects. This study is of great importance for us. Frogs and Toads are what scientists call a keystone species. They have the potential to dramatically affect many other species in the ecosystem. Unfortunately their numbers world wide is in decline, and scientists wish to know exactly why. With the help of FrogWatch this decline could be stopped in the future.
I would participate in the Pigeon Watch project. I would do this project because I am learning about all sorts of birds in one of my other classes and when we learned about field techniques I wanted to experience it. This is a great project because even pigeons help contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
I would participate in the Health Tracking Network because they have similar goals that I would like to attain to in my future private practice. Tracking your overall quality of health (eating habits, fitness and water intake) will be useful for making connections between illnesses. If we can connect the bad habits with how often one is sick, it will become easy to identify why the person comes down with a certain illness. Lowering the cost of high quality respondents will make it easier for other organizations and research groups to preform many other studies within the same field, furthering the knowledge of health and related illnesses.
I would participate in the Meteor Counter, because that is a funny app on iphone, itouch and ipad. While you enjoying stargazing, you could start this app, and be alert for shooting stars. You could tap the key corresponding to the meteor’s brightness while you see it. That is not all, when you tap on the app, the app will also records some data like your current location and meteor’s magnitude. Also, if you want, you could record the description of events by voice. Later, those data will be uploaded to NASA for analysis purpose. This is so cool, a little app could let us help the NASA researchers save many works.
The project that I would be most interested in being a part of is the Health Tracking Network Project, due to its emphasis on personal health and fitness. The researchers on this project are looking for ways to avoid or reduce the risk of spreading illnesses such as influenza (common cold). Influenza is becoming more prominent in today’s society. The common cold does not discriminate and it has the ability to affect people of all ages, therefore an important study. This research being conducted may end up being very useful in my future career as a Sports Nutritionist.
The project that I would be most interested participating in would be the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Due to increases of roads, alteration of wetland areas and land clearing and paving the turtle population has been hit with more mortality than seen before. I would participate in this project because I care about the environment and am against clearing natural habitats for roads, factories and such. We must take action in protecting endangered animals, especially when they are endangered due to human causes. The Turtle Roadway Mortality Study would get the facts on how the turtle population is being effected by the clearing of their habitat and perhaps may raise awareness for this issue.
The project on Citizen Science that looked interesting and something I might participate in is The Whale Song Project. Researchers track whale calls and try to find calls in different locations that match to that call. This is to help scientists understand more about whale communication, which I think is pretty interesting. I wish to go into a field that deals with animals so I think that project would appeal to me!
"Project Noah" is a project I would be interested in participating in since I love spending time in the rural and mountain environments. My parents have always been respectful wildlife watchers and I enjoy seing wild animals. My summer job takes me out into the wilderness and I've been lucky to see many endangered species. I can respect how scientist and biologists would use the data collected from the project to tract wildlife migration and populations. I know Fish and Wildlife officers are always curious to hear which animals are spotted and what kind of locations they are found in. It would be a great opportunity and reason to get out to the west country more often.
I would like to participate in "The Whale Song Project" because I have a huge interest in marine biology! I absolutely love learning about marine life-I think it really speaks to their intelligence that they have developed such an elaborate way of communicating with other members of their own species. It would be extremely interesting to be able to help the researchers to expand their knowledge on these whale songs.
After sifting through the projects, I found myself looking at the ones under the 'Space' category. I've always been very fascinated with space and find myself looking at the stars quite often, so the project that I would love to (and probably will) participate in, is the 'Meteor Counter' project. The fact that it is so interactive is very appealing. Having an iPhone myself, I can easily download this app and my hobby of watching stars instantly turns into research! -Rebecca Miller
I would be most interested in the JellyWatch program or the Morphology Analysis Project for Participatory Exploration and Research (MAPPER) because i love the ocean, diving and marine life. I think that the MAPPER project would be very interesting because lots of research is/has been done on the ocean (coral reefs, marine life etc.) but not too much research has been done in freshwater lakes. The main aspect of the project is to locate microbialites which scientists believe could give information about where signs of life may be located on Mars. I also think that the JellyWatch program would be great to participate in, because it involves going to the beach and taking pictures and documenting what animals were seen. The information then is complied with information from other participants and a long-term dataset is developed.
For me, I want to participate in the project called Citizen Sky. I'm really interested in astronomy, things about stars. This project is about two stars which have extremely long period of eclipsing. those two stars are same in mass, but one is very bright, the other one has no light at all. Because one is eclipsing by the other one. The star is so bright that We can see it in most of the cities. I like observing stars, therefore in my own point of view, I want to participate in this project.
After read over "the Future of Chocolate Project", I strongly want to get in this projest as soon as possible. Because I'm from nutrition and food science major, and I notice chocolate is quite important in people's daily life. This project will forcus on the product and demand of chocolate. In other words, both the agricultural product and also the customer needs should be considered as a part of the research. Meanwhile, I think this project also help people undeerstand the process of making chocolate. The selection of fragile tree, soil choice, and the land of use are the main focus of agricultural research. Overall, it will be an amazing experience that I've ever had.
I would participate in the Health Tracking Network. When most people think of the flu they don't think of a deadly virus however many people die from the flu each year. Current strategies have not been successful in decreasing the incidence of contracting the flu. This research could be useful to give insight to effective strategies that would decrease the amount of people contracting the flu. Ultimately it could contribute to decreasing the amount of deaths due to the flu each year.
I am thinking of becoming a part of the PiggyDemic Project. I feel that ease of accesibility is crucial to a successful program. PiggyDemic seems like it would be a fun, easy and free way to change the way scientists track the spread of viruses (from the common flu to SARS). I have taken notice of the immunology and infection part of science, and hope to incorporate that into my education in Nutrition. I love seeing results after time and energy has been spent on a project, like most others love this. I think PiggyDemic would be a great way to be a part of something much bigger, and to learn to connect with others through this app. I am on facebook constantly, so I would be able to participate in this project from anywhere I am.
"The Whale Song Project" is attractive to me since I have always like animals and especially interested in Orca, I found them powerful and smart, also being friendly to human. The project gives scientists an opportunity to seek out the intelligent level of marine mammals and the chance of the existing of their potential dialects. People have wide discovery and researcher for land-based animals but much more few understanding to the ocean. It will be great if there is any chance for people to know more about the deep sea.
I would participate in the Redwood Watch project. As a forester I I am interested in the migration of tree ranges due to climate change, and would be intrigued to see what trends the project coordinators discover. The redwood forest specifically would be fun to observe because it is such a different forest type than the boreal we work with in Alberta. I have been to the California redwood range once and it was breathtaking, so this project would definitely be enjoyable. Unfortunately the article and the Redwood Watch website were unclear as to how citizen participation is actually going to help scientists... individuals just take pictures of any redwoods they see with an iphone app and send it to the project database. North American tree species' ranges have already been mapped extensively by botanists and ecologists, but maybe this project is hoping to get enough participation that an up to the second inventory can be maintained.
I would participate in the Health Tracking Network. Having done research myself, I understand how difficult it is to recruit participants for a study and how costly studies can become. I love the idea of the Health Tracking Network since it is not only beneficial to the researchers, but also to the participants. The participants cant track their own health and fitness, a service that many people try to do through programs like My Fitness Pal, Fitday etc. It is an interesting topic of research to be part of, since the common cold and the flu come around every year, several times a year, and affect a large portion of our population, yet little is known about how it spreads. Perhaps there is some groundbreaking research coming up from the Health Tracking Network?
After looking at the Citizen Science webpage I found the Space SOHO Comet Hunting project really interesting. That would be the project that I would be inclined to join and research about. I have no background in space science, but I do have some knowledge in physics and I think that this project would captivate my attention!
I think the project I would like to participate in is the "Gravestone Project" because I've always found graveyards fascinating and I also have a high interest in learning about climate changes and the issues about global warming. I think studying the weathering rates of gravestones is a great way to study how the Earth's climate has changed over the years and how it has been affecting us. It's definitely something I would've never thought of and I think that's why this project got my attention.
Currently in ALES 204, I would be convinced to participate in PiggyDemic. This project is engaging because the scientist is using Facebook to observe patterns of social interaction in determining which and how a virus would spread. In class, we learn about social networking and how to effectively communicate online. This project would allow me to see how fast a virus spreads (similar to how information transfers from one to another) through human interaction. It would be interesting to see what deems a person "susceptible", "immune", or "infected" as well as how this differs through the different age groups. Time commitment varies, no cost, no set date, all age groups could participate, and fun, so there's nothing to lose!
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I would choose to participate in GO Fight against malaria because I have witnessed the affects malaria has through my travels in Mozambique. Malaria is a disease that runs ramped in countries and communities that often do not have the funds to protect themselves from it, causing it to be a large issue. This program allows me to help get answers for a major global issue without needing to devote very much of my own time, all I have to do is sign up and download the required software. The software crunches numbers while I am not using my computer and then sends the results to the scientists who are hoping to compute 100 years of necessary computations in a single year, with all the participants help.
I would participate in the "Health Tracking Network project", because I dont like to get influenza injection every fall or winter.Therefore It would be useful to research about other methods the population can use to protect itself from the viruses without going through the injections. Also, its would save the health care system a lot of money, to discover other ways to protect against the flu that are more cost effective and as well will spare the part of the population like me, who do not like injections
I would choose to participate in the BeeSpotter project, which is an effort to document pollinator status in North America beyond the information that is collected by the USDA. I would choose to participate because bees are much more important than people realize and this is something I have tried to raise awareness about before (through Facebook!). They are nearly essential to crop pollination and the pollination of naturally occurring plants and the declining bee populations are actually a global trend. Perhaps documenting the trends can help us identify more sources or lead to more awareness and this is something I can do without much trouble when the weather permits.
If I could participate in a project, I would choose "The Whale Song Project". This is because I am really into music and sound, and I find it very fascinating how other species communicate with one another through sound. Also, by doing this, I would be helping important research and learn some things for myself.
I would love the opportunity to participate in the The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). When I went to the tropics years ago and went under the water, I could hear the whale songs and thought they were so beautiful. It's too bad I don't live near the ocean so I don't think I would be much help! It is fascinating that many males whales use the same song to communicate with potential mates!
If I could participate in a project I would choose the "Health Tracking Network." I like the fact that it encompasses so many different facets of health care; from simple preventative nutrition, to treatment, and all the way to funding research by donations. I can be a big germophobe and if there's something I can do to prevent the flu or other common illnesses, I am all for it! Plus, I like being creative and in terms of donations, I would love to host an event or plan something eye-opening.
I would like to participate in the Sound Citizen project as it promotes awareness of pollution in our aquatic ecosystems and water supply. I like the fact that it was founded by undergraduate students and it encourages common citizens to analyze the water in their area with kits from Sound Citizen. We can not always rely on the government to be fully responsible for the contaminants in something so important to our lives such as the water supply. It is important for us to take part in projects like this in order to protect the health of our families and communities. Kandice Mueller
I would participate in the project on Citizen Science. I would do it just for the mere fact that i like to engage people in issues that affects our families and the environment we live in.It is time we step aware from waiting for government interventions and co-operate sponsorships for programs like these.
I would participate in the Global Amphibian Blitz project because I think that it is important for humans to do as much as they can to keep close-to-extinction species from going extinct. It's the same idea as with polar bears and pandas. These creatures aren't able to help themselves from going extinct so I think it is important for us, as humans, to help keep them alive. I think participating in this project would be very self-rewarding in the end and I would get the chance to learn about all the different species of frogs!
I would participate in the Meteor Counter project because I love astronomy and find it very fascinating. I have always been interested in the constellations and identifying meteors and meteorites, so this project would be extremely interesting for me. Also, it's pretty cool how your findings are directly relayed to the NASA control centre as this engages people into knowing they are part of something bigger and scientific.
I would definitely participate in "The Whale Song Project" as it deals with animals and music, two of my interests. I have been teaching piano for a very long time so I appreciate music and how it can be an alternate form of communication. I also love animals and all forms of biology and I would be fascinated about learning more about what goes on underwaters. I find whales to be very similar to us and they are such intelligent creatures that learning about how they communicate with one another through sound would be fascinating!
I would love to participate in "The Valley of the Khans" because I love to learn about history and archaeology; it is something that has always peaked my interest. With technology progressively improving within a few years they won't ever have to disturb any archaeological sites. Though Mongolia didn't declare independence until the early 1900's, the Mongol Empire was founded in 1206; this gives Mongolia a lot more history to be researched and new sites to be discovered which can give you more information on past events that have occurred. It is a beautiful country and I feel that if I were to know more history on the country that I would be able to enjoy it more.
I would definitely join the "Christmas Bird Count" simply because I love to watch and listen to birds. I've had a pet canary for a good part of Elementary and Jr. high, it'd be nice to get in touch with the animal again. It may sound like a lazy and relaxed experiment, but given the hectic lifestyle of University, I think it'd be good to do something relaxing, while at the same time contributing to academics.
After browsing through the Scientific American Citizen Science page I read a couple of different projects that would be interesting. There are two that I found to be suited to me, the one on Health Tracking Network is one that I would partake in, because it is relevant to my minor which is Health Education. It would be useful to research and understand more of that topic. Another one I looked at was Meteor Counter, and this one would be out of pure enjoyment since it has nothing to do with what I am in in school. I just think it would be cool to sit and stare at the stars/meteors
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Out of all the projects on the Science American Citizen Science page, I think I would be most interested in participating in Piggydemic project. At first, it was just the name and icon that attracted me to the project, but after reading about how 'Piggydemic' is actually a Facebook application, I was already hooked. Not only can the app be fun for users, it's used to simulate virus transmission and thus makes for solid scientific data. I'm a pretty big fan of anything that integrates facts with fun, and since I use Facebook so often, it wouldn't be out of the ordinary to participate in the project.
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I would participate in the project called the Encyclopedia of Life as it pertains to my studies and seems like a very useful and interesting resource. The process of constructing an Encyclopedia that contains knowledge about all forms of life would make learning about the world we live in exciting. Also, the meteor count would be really cool to take in. I've never seen a meteor in my life so being able to experience seeing one would just be fun!
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the project called Health Tracking Network. The goal of Health Tracking Network is to become more knowlegable and scientifically aware of what causes the spread of influenza, the common cold and the stomach flu. During the winter months I am frequently getting colds and if we could identify how they are scientifically spreading it would provide vital information required to stop or prevent the spreading of influenza, the common cold and the stomach flu.
ReplyDeleteSearching through the Energy & Sustainability programs, as they are related to my studies, I felt drawn towards the Redwood Watch project by the Save the Redwoods League. I feel like this project would be easy to participate with, as it can be done anywhere there are Redwood trees to observe (though we live in an area where Redwoods do not), and anyone can join. The idea is to use the Redwood Watch app for your iphone to track and observe the trees for the lead scientists to track the migration of redwood forests over time. A chance where anyone (no matter the age or education) can help conserve the world we live in is a project that has the ability to thrive.
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I was most interested in the project called "Nearby Nature GigaBlitz #2" on the Citizen Science website. It involves people tracking the animals and plants in their area over a seven day period and then using that information to document and explore the biodiversity. Even though I am an agriculture/animal science student, I have a great appreciation for the environment and making it more sustainable. This project would have been good to participate in to learn about the variety of plants and animals that are around where I live and compare that to what others find. It encourages people to learn about their surrounding environment which I believe would lead people to care more for it.
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Out of the many projects on Citizen Science, I would choose to participate in Piggydemic. This Facebook application allows users to "infect" their friends with a virus, or become infected themselves. This sounds like a fun application that is also very relevant for studying the spread of viruses among the population.
ReplyDeleteThe project that appeals to me most on Citizen Science was the "Whale Song Project." Scientists track whale calls and they can match it up with whale calls from other locations by analyzing the pitch. They also analyze the length of the call and they are trying to find a correlation between length and intelligence. Although this project is not related to my field of study (nutrition), it still interests me because I love animals and I would like to look into their communication patterns.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in 'The Wildlife of Your Home Project' because I think it would be interesting to know what species are living in the biomes of my own home and compare them to other parts of the world. I think people need to be more aware of what lives on the surfaces in their homes and on their bodies and how the different species affect us.
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ReplyDeleteSoundCitizen has piqued my interest as a project I would be interested in taking on. Out of random websurfing, I stumbled upon environmental activist Erin Brockovich (known for her famous case against PG&E in 1993) who again was covering a topic of chemical spills causing a very recent manifestation of mental and physical degenerative tics in New York teenagers. One of the first studies I encountered in Hecol practice was the use of systems thinking views to determine that water sources were the cause of cholera outbreaks in centuries past; to this end, keeping a sound water system is of dire importance in large communities, especially when looking at the Washington area, where this study appears to be focused at.
The project that I would like to participate in will be: The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). This project caught my eyes and I am so exciting to see what the findings will be. For a long time, we know that whales communicate with each other through these "songs" even though they are thousand miles apart. We have not yet had a in-depth understanding about how these "songs". Scientists are trying to capture and record these natural whale songs to analyze the pitch of them. Soon, we will be able to discover the intelligence of the whales and to understand how this magical way of communication comes about.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would choose from Citizen Science to work on would be the Christmas Bird Count. This project caught my attention because I love wildlife and the outdoors; I think that migration patterns of birds are very interesting and to learn how many birds are present in Edmonton during the Winter would be interesting. Especially this winter, because it has been so warm, there could possibly have been a difference in the migration patterns and that would be a good topic to research.
ReplyDeleteThe project I would choose from Citizen Science to work on would be The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). It caught my attention because I have always wondered how animals communicate with each other. I find it so interesting that animals can communicate through certain sounds, similar to how we as humans communicate through language. Since this is a communications class, I thought it would be fitting to choose a project that dealt with communication (even if it is within the animal kingdom). Through this project, scientists are hoping to be able to distinguish whether the communication can be seen as intelliegence.
ReplyDeleteThe "Encyclopedia of Life" project sounds really interesting. In biology classes, I've always heard about how there are so many millions of different species, most of which we haven't even discovered or classified. Scientists also estimate that many species are going extinct everyday, that we don't even know exist! Therefore, I think a project like this, to involve the general population, is an excellent way to increase our knowledge of life forms and raise awareness about ecology. It was also cool that the project says they are using flickr to post pictures of all the 1.9 million species we have names for.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would choose from Citizen Science to take part in would be The WIldlife Of Your Home Project. After reading all the other projects within Citizen Science The Wildlife Of Your Home Project was the only project that caught my attention and made me actually think about the different microscopic species share my home with me. The fact that the study concentrates on a comparison of the microscopic species differing as a consequence of how we live relates to me. The results of this study relate to me in numerous ways. Because Participants can compare their results between urban and rural houses across North America I would have a greater understanding of which of my two homes (one rural and one urban) have more microscopic species. I would love to participate in this study because it is amazing that we as humans rarely even recognize that we share our homes with many microscopic species.
ReplyDeleteThe project that looks very interesting to me is the Family Dynamics project. Like the name of it, it looks at key features that in a families daily interactions. This is such a practical project to me because it impacts every individual even if it is on a very small level. The project then goes on to see how that will influence someones impact on the environment that he or she lives in. This practical study sounds interesting and can give us insight on how to possibly create "better" family dynamics in the future.
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The project I would participate in would be GO FIGHT against malaria because it is the number one killers of parasitic diseases and many of the places which are plagued by this problem cannot afford the medication to protect themselves against it. The project involves "signing up" your computer`s processing power when it is not being used to help compute their data into resources that could lead to a cure, drug, etc. This could make the process that should take a hundred years only about a year.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would most likely participate in would be the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Last year in Biology 208, I did a project on leatherback turtles. I have always found turtles fascinating. They are a species that is close to extinction, and I believe this study would be beneficial in determining one of the main causes of deaths in turtles.
ReplyDeleteThere were so many interesting Citizen Science projects but if I had to choose only one, I would participate in FrogWatch USA. It is fascinating how the skins of frogs and toads possibly contain ant-cancer and anti-HIV compounds. The implications that these conservation efforts may have on the future of human medicine and disease are immense. It really makes you think about all of the other species of plants and animals that are endangered that may also contain compounds that could potentially cure some of the worlds most devastating diseases.
ReplyDeleteThe project I'd most likely participate in would be PiggyDemic because its research method involves using Facebook to track how quickly a virus can spread due to human interaction, which I thought was interesting due to the investigative method used (Facebook). As social media is becoming integrated in more and more aspects of every day life, I think there may be more studies in the future that use social media to help them with their findings.
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I'm interested in the whale song project.
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The whale song project is very interesting, because whales is a kind of animals have funny sound. The investigation of whale's sound can let people learn more about whale's sound, and learn more about the nature
I would take part in the "Wildlife of Your Home Project"! I am currently in a 'One Health' class and am beginning to be very interested in the human-animal-environment interactions. This project is very relevant to my interests, as I like to think of everything as being interconnected. I would love to see how our individual biomes change with time, location and lifestyle, as well as the effects or potential consequences of these differences!
ReplyDeleteI would participate in "The Valley of the Khans" project. This is a very beneficial project that can have a huge influence on research to come. Participants can explore and research areas of Mongolia that may be of interest to the archaeologist without harming the natural environment. This is essential as so many of the worlds magnificent, natural beauty is being destroyed by human beings. This research will help to preserve the beauty of Mongolia from illegal mining and other human influences. It would be great to be a part of such a protective and beneficial project.
ReplyDeleteI would really like to participate in the FrogWatch study. Learning that amphibians may potentially have anti-cancer and/or anti-HIV properties is neat and being able to assist in determining whether they do is even neater. Even if it turned out they didn't, I wouldn't be surprised if they held some other medicinal property that could advance our health care. I think there are a lot more medicinal products and cures held in nature and a lot of exploring and experimenting needs to be done to find them.
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After cruising through the Citizen Science page I found a project that was interest to me; "Phylo". A lot of the projects listed on the website did not appeal to me based on the research/observation of nature. This project appealed to me because I have a basic understanding of DNA and evolution thanks to Biology 30, and Biology 108. The project "Phylo" requires citizens to play a computer game in which the goal is to arrange nucleotides. From playing the game scientists "may infer shared evolutionary origins, identify functionally important sites and illustrate mutation events." I feel that this game could be very beneficial to society as scientists are able to gather information that could help explain DNA mutations such as cancers. Plus who doesn't want to help out with collecting data by playing a game?
ReplyDeleteI think the project I would participate in would be the "Health Tracking Network." I feel this project is extremely beneficial for society in terms of improving our health and disease prevention. The "Health Tracking Network's" main goals include identifying factors of common illnesses and promoting health by enabling those involved to track their personal health and fitness. Because I have interests in how nutrition and health links to family life, a big part of living a healthy lifestyle is avoiding the common cold as well as the flu. With the research conducted by this project, information regarding the spread of these illnesses and how to protect ourselves against them will be available for families everywhere!
ReplyDeleteThe project I am most interested in after searching the Citizen Science page is PiggyDemic. I feel that it is the most related to my field of study. After taking an animal science course which discussed epidemiology and how diseases are transferred through humans and animals, this project really sparked my interest. It uses social media to see how diseases and illnesses are transferred from person to person and how many people it affects by following the user's newsfeed and interactions on Facebook. Researchers then follow these interactions using software and watch the links as the "viruses" spread!
ReplyDeleteIt would be interesting to participate in the Participatory Urban Sensing study, specifically the Family Dynamics Project, focusing on family interactions. Nutrition plays a huge role in the family setting. The study of Human Nutrition in families can help us to understand health issues for future disease prevention. This can be geared towards families who are genetically predisposed to certain illnesses. UCLA uses Urban Sensing projects to identify certain behaviours linked to how people live, work, and play - ultimately leading them to identify a common thread among people living in cities.
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ReplyDeleteThe Redwood Watch project would be the most interesting to me since nature is one of my interest and is a place where I find peace and tranquility. Nature must be around in the first place for us to enjoy it, thus stressing the importance of sustainability not only for us but for future generations. The project was created by Save the Redwoods League because of the impact that climate change was having on redwood trees and accepts observations by citizen scientists via an iPhone application called Redwood Watch. This is done in order to monitor where Redwoods are currently thriving.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would participate in is the 'Gravestone Project'. It is a common sense that gravestone could be eroded by the acidic rainfall.But this is my first time to realize that we can use the level of acidity as a measurement to obtain the data of climate and pollution level. This may be a new way to collect the weather data and it helps to increase the accuracy of weather forecast. It's so interesting. This project catches my eyes and I believe I can find many useful things if I participate in it.
ReplyDeleteVolunteer Field Observer Program is something I would be interested in, it allows people in a community to really take part in a project and help the environment. I hate when the environment has to suffer because of a human accident or mistake. This project allows to make a difference. I was also interested in the the Bee Hunt project because I have always been fascinated by bees(I use to capture bees when I was young) but helping the environment would feel like I would be accomplishing something for the bigger good and the future generations and that's what matters at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in Pigeon Watch project because I’m very interested in observing the behaviours of animals myself. I think it is a great project because it is suitable for all ages, which means it can even help raise the interests in young children about animal sciences. This is an interesting and educational activity, and participants can finish it simply by having a look at the pigeons on the street! Besides, because this is a worldwide project, participants can help with the project from wherever in the world. And I think it is amazing that observing the pigeons in my neighbourhood can actually contribute to evolutional science!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in" Shark Observation Network", which supports the collection and organization of data as well as the development and dissemination of information concerning the state of shark and elasmobranch populations and their worldwide distribution. The information serves to support environmental awareness, assessment and policy making, and public participation at a global level. Citizen scientists can help by reporting their own shark observations on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, the ocean pollution is a big problem for the nowadays society. I wanna get some data about the worldwide distribution of shark to make people notice this problem. Secondly, I enjoy diving in the sea to find some interesting sea stones or old ships. The last reason is that observing shark is a challenge, since shark is one of the most dangerous creature in the world. But accepting challenge is my target of my life.
I would participate in "PiggyDemic." It is commonly known to everyone that a virus or cold spreads like wild fire. It seems like there is always a cold going around, or the stomach flu - basically any type of virus that can be transferred to other humans. Every student can vouch when I say we like to stay healthy in order to keep on top of our studies. It totally wipes away all motivation for school work when we are fighting a cold or flu. I would participate in this study so we can help scientist and health professionals become more aware of how this spreads so easily, and the best ways to avoid catching a cold from other people. Health is of extreme value, so anything I can do to keep my health - I will!
ReplyDeleteIf I were to participate in a project I would take part in the Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Program. Key points about the Project: In December of 2011 more than one million bats have been reported dead by the deadly fungal infection known as white-nose syndrome (WNS), since 2006. Volunteers for this project borrow a AnaBat detection systems, or the "Bat Monitoring Kit," for up to three nights to conduct bat surveys in and around their area. The detector picks up the echolocation calls emitted by bats and translates it to a frequency, in which the human ear can hear. Each detection system records information about the phenology and species presence of the bats detected and location via GPS; this data is then entered into the AnaBat database. The project's goal is to compile information about phenology, species presence, migration time vs. residence, and trends in bat species in Wisconsin. I am really interested in this project because bats are a huge influence in the transmission and introduction of many diseases into other animal species. Bats on the other had are also a great resource for the reduction of insect populations. It will be interesting to see what happens to bat populations as this fungal infection spreads and the affects it will have on other animal species.
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate in the "Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring" study. I have always been interested in aquatic plants and this study is aimed at educating people. I enjoy being out in nature and volunteers get to go to many different lakes to conduct testing and be outside for the majority of their time. It sounds like and interesting study to be a part of!
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I would participate in the "Health Tracking Network" project because my interests involve health and wellness. The "Health Tracking Network" project has four main objectives, and they range from learning more about common illnesses to having a medium where participants can easily and accessibly keep track of their physical activity levels and health. This study is low cost, which will provide the researchers with a higher participation level and provide insight into the area of study. As someone who wants to go into health promotion, I find this study to be really relevant! Sometimes it can be hard to find a way to observe the current health and lifestyles of the public, but by having random people participate in this project it will help to gain a better knowledge of how the general public is at in terms of health and wellness.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Bee Hunt because I find bees absolutely fascinating. The way they reproduce, choose a leader, communicate.. everything. The work they do is amazing, pollinating flowers by serving their own interests. Any research on honey bees is important, the more we understand about them, the better chance we have in saving them from extinction. Besides, what a lovely way to spend a day, out in a sunny field full of flowers.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the "PiggyDemic" project.Not only does it seem easy and simple to join and participate in, I am actually interested in the effects of epidemics. This project seems like a feasible way to observe how a virus can spread through interactions, without any risk to health. (Also, many of the other projects invovled observing real live bugs, which I am afraid of).
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I would like to participate in the Health Tracking Network Project because this project aims to promote human health and fitness by avoiding the spread of illnesses like influenza(common cold) and stomach flu. Due to the advancement of medical technology, bacteria and viruses evolve too, becoming more and more resistant to most antibiotics or medicines. This project help solving the problem and promoting public health, which is also one of my goals for choosing to studying the program of food science and technology.
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DeleteI would participate in the Pigeon Watch projects. I've always had an interest towards "wildlife" in the city. I enjoy bird-watching and I think it will be interesting to observe pigeon courtship behavior in my neighbourhood. The compiled data can be applied in relevant scientific research of humans and other organisms. It will be really interesting to see any new breakthroughs in the science of courtship behavior.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to participate in Project Squirrel, as I find squirrels quite intriguing, and they are a frequent sight on our campus. This project monitors squirrels by providing observations and filling out a survey, and would be helpful not only to learn more about squirrels as a species themselves, but also about how they interact, and affect the environment around them. Project Squirrel also relates to what I've currently been learning in an Ecology class, such as the "niche" concept - and therefore, it would be very interesting to see what I've been learning being put to use in a project such as this one.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the 'Did You Feel it?' project that deals with Earthquakes. Because I don't think human beings are only disturbing the atmosphere, but also Earth itself. I have heard one than one person suggest that there's a correlation between the removal of oil from the Earth and the increase in earthquake activity, etc.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Health Tracking Network project. Participation is anonymous and it seems like a very useful study, with significant and practical outcomes. Researchers are trying to come up with practical and effective strategies to help people avoid getting a flu or cold virus. For the average adult, getting the flu is no big deal, but for an infant, an elderly person, or someone with a compromised immune system, this research could be life saving.
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I would participate in the Piggydemic program (more information can be found at:http://www.scientificamerican.com/citizen-science/project.cfm?id=piggydemic-tel-aviv). Basically it is a Facebook application that allows users to infect each other with a virtual virus, and then Scientists can study the effect social interaction has on the spread of viral infections.I like the study because it is relatively easy to participate in. You don't have to go out into the woods and count birds three times per week, you just have to spend some time on Facebook which is typically something we do anyway. I believe that this research will help us to further understand viral epidemics, and possibly help prevent them spreading.
ReplyDeleteOut of all the projects listed, the one that interests me the most is Project Noah. I find wildlife very under-appreciated in our society and this project developed an app that allows smartphone users to share pictures and information on wildlife. I think it's important to be educated about the species that surround us because we need to know how to interact with them in a way that best benefits the human population as well as the wildlife population. I also like how it uses apps to allow people to access their project in an updated way.
ReplyDeleteThe program that I would choose to participate in out of all of those listed would have to be the Health Tracking Network. Influenza and even the common cold is something that affects us all. If there were a way for me to help learn more about the illness and how it is spread, I would feel like I was benefitting not only myself, but all the rest of society as well.
ReplyDeleteThe project I would be most interested in participating in would be the meteor counter. I find astrology interesting and the nice thing about this project is you can do it any where. I think it is important to continue adding onto our knowledge about space and systems up there and this project allows almost anyone to participate so a large body of information can be collected and shared quickly to others.
ReplyDeleteThe project I would most like to participate in is PiggyDemic. The project runs through Facebook to track the spread of viruses. Mathematical models assume viruses are equally distributed in a population but this is not the case. By using Facebook, the researchers are looking at how social interactions affect the spread of viruses. Participants news feeds are monitored to see who they interact with and from there susceptibility is determined. Understanding the spread of viruses is important for disease management and risk assesment. A better model to predict the outcome of diseases can lead to a faster and more efficient response. I am interested in epidemiology so this kind of project does appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteI would be most interested in participating in the Whale Song Project. I think it would be really interesting to be involved in coding whale sounds to indicate behavior and intelligence. Since whale communication is not well understood, being involved in this project would mean working on the very cutting edge of this field. I think it would be very rewarding to be involved in a project that increases our understanding of whale communication. Also I find it interesting that they would like to find out if the size of the call repertoire is a sign of intelligence since other behaviors have been studied in other species for the same reason. For example a generalization of the animal kingdom is that the more types of food a species is willing to eat the more intelligent the species. Specific examples include crows and elephants, both of which eat a large range of foods.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to participate in one of these projects it would be "Redwood Watch" project in the Energy and Sustainability category. As great as it is that there is all this new technology being developed so quickly all the time, I think it is important for people to still pay attention to those things on our planet that have been here for centuries or even thousands of years. The Redwood trees have been steadily declining due to the differences in climate and landscape occurring over millions of years. This project is dedicated to find out the climate in which Redwood trees thrive best in order to prolong their lives and "track their migration". Nature is the most beautiful thing, is free, and can be found in our own backyards-- I feel this project and others similar to it are important to give society a perspective on the world and to remind us that technology is not the only thing we should be focusing on.
ReplyDeleteThe project which caught my eye, firsthand, was Encyclopedia of Life. To be able to collect knowledge of the 1.9 million named species of organisms mentioned, some of which we aren't even aware of, would be amazing. This would help to promote awareness and lobbying of protection for those on the verge of extinction, making us better neighbors to other species which reside in the world with us. I also think the Foldit Online Protein Puzzle would be pretty cool as well! Although it is a game, it could lead to a breakthrough in the world of renewable resources. Who knows? Maybe there will be a discovery of how to manipulate proteins in conjunction with plants to produce fuel!
ReplyDeleteI would chose to participate in the Health Tracking Network for personal reasons that I do catch the common cold often and recently caught strep throat and the stomach flu all within 3 weeks. I also work with children and I wonder if this project would further research children and the common cold and how it can be prevented from being spread to adults as well.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. This study is actively trying to improve and protect turtle habitats. Turtles are my favorite animal which is partly why this study interests me so much. A few reasons why turtles are so important are because they eat sea grasses and coral and therefore, turtles control the amount of sea grasses and coral available. Without turtles, sea grasses and coral would become over populated and could potentially be very harmful to the underwater network. Turtles have also been around since the dinosaurs yet they survived the extinction of dinosaurs! This is very important because their body design is used as a defense mechanism which allowed them to survive the extinction. Clearly turtles are very important, however we still do not know enough about them. These are the reasons why I would participate in the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Turtles need to be protected especially since a lot of species are extinct or endangered species. I am definitely interested in this study and learning more about turtles.
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I would become part of the FrogWatch USA project for various reasons. My love for animals large and small is one of them. Another is the sensitivity of their skin to changes in the environment which is a great environmental health indicator. This study can not only increase the knowledge of frogs but also the effect of our (humans) actions on the environment. The volunteers will gain personal knowledge and the scientists will be gain a better prospective. Although many of the other projects also caught my interest, this one seemed to show more applicable information in the process of trying to save this planet. And ourselves.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose any of the projects from Citizen Science, it would be "FrogWatch USA". FrogWatch volunteers learn how to identify and record the many different kinds of frogs around the US. Which in turn would have a positive impact on the research and conservation projects. This study is of great importance for us. Frogs and Toads are what scientists call a keystone species. They have the potential to dramatically affect many other species in the ecosystem. Unfortunately their numbers world wide is in decline, and scientists wish to know exactly why. With the help of FrogWatch this decline could be stopped in the future.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Pigeon Watch project. I would do this project because I am learning about all sorts of birds in one of my other classes and when we learned about field techniques I wanted to experience it. This is a great project because even pigeons help contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Health Tracking Network because they have similar goals that I would like to attain to in my future private practice. Tracking your overall quality of health (eating habits, fitness and water intake) will be useful for making connections between illnesses. If we can connect the bad habits with how often one is sick, it will become easy to identify why the person comes down with a certain illness. Lowering the cost of high quality respondents will make it easier for other organizations and research groups to preform many other studies within the same field, furthering the knowledge of health and related illnesses.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Meteor Counter, because that is a funny app on iphone, itouch and ipad. While you enjoying stargazing, you could start this app, and be alert for shooting stars. You could tap the key corresponding to the meteor’s brightness while you see it. That is not all, when you tap on the app, the app will also records some data like your current location and meteor’s magnitude. Also, if you want, you could record the description of events by voice. Later, those data will be uploaded to NASA for analysis purpose. This is so cool, a little app could let us help the NASA researchers save many works.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would be most interested in being a part of is the Health Tracking Network Project, due to its emphasis on personal health and fitness. The researchers on this project are looking for ways to avoid or reduce the risk of spreading illnesses such as influenza (common cold). Influenza is becoming more prominent in today’s society. The common cold does not discriminate and it has the ability to affect people of all ages, therefore an important study. This research being conducted may end up being very useful in my future career as a Sports Nutritionist.
ReplyDeleteThe project that I would be most interested participating in would be the Turtle Roadway Mortality Study. Due to increases of roads, alteration of wetland areas and land clearing and paving the turtle population has been hit with more mortality than seen before. I would participate in this project because I care about the environment and am against clearing natural habitats for roads, factories and such. We must take action in protecting endangered animals, especially when they are endangered due to human causes. The Turtle Roadway Mortality Study would get the facts on how the turtle population is being effected by the clearing of their habitat and perhaps may raise awareness for this issue.
ReplyDeleteThe project on Citizen Science that looked interesting and something I might participate in is The Whale Song Project. Researchers track whale calls and try to find calls in different locations that match to that call. This is to help scientists understand more about whale communication, which I think is pretty interesting. I wish to go into a field that deals with animals so I think that project would appeal to me!
ReplyDelete"Project Noah" is a project I would be interested in participating in since I love spending time in the rural and mountain environments. My parents have always been respectful wildlife watchers and I enjoy seing wild animals. My summer job takes me out into the wilderness and I've been lucky to see many endangered species. I can respect how scientist and biologists would use the data collected from the project to tract wildlife migration and populations. I know Fish and Wildlife officers are always curious to hear which animals are spotted and what kind of locations they are found in. It would be a great opportunity and reason to get out to the west country more often.
ReplyDeleteI would like to participate in "The Whale Song Project" because I have a huge interest in marine biology! I absolutely love learning about marine life-I think it really speaks to their intelligence that they have developed such an elaborate way of communicating with other members of their own species. It would be extremely interesting to be able to help the researchers to expand their knowledge on these whale songs.
ReplyDeleteAfter sifting through the projects, I found myself looking at the ones under the 'Space' category. I've always been very fascinated with space and find myself looking at the stars quite often, so the project that I would love to (and probably will) participate in, is the 'Meteor Counter' project. The fact that it is so interactive is very appealing. Having an iPhone myself, I can easily download this app and my hobby of watching stars instantly turns into research!
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I would be most interested in the JellyWatch program or the Morphology Analysis Project for Participatory Exploration and Research (MAPPER) because i love the ocean, diving and marine life. I think that the MAPPER project would be very interesting because lots of research is/has been done on the ocean (coral reefs, marine life etc.) but not too much research has been done in freshwater lakes. The main aspect of the project is to locate microbialites which scientists believe could give information about where signs of life may be located on Mars. I also think that the JellyWatch program would be great to participate in, because it involves going to the beach and taking pictures and documenting what animals were seen. The information then is complied with information from other participants and a long-term dataset is developed.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I want to participate in the project called Citizen Sky. I'm really interested in astronomy, things about stars. This project is about two stars which have extremely long period of eclipsing. those two stars are same in mass, but one is very bright, the other one has no light at all. Because one is eclipsing by the other one. The star is so bright that We can see it in most of the cities. I like observing stars, therefore in my own point of view, I want to participate in this project.
ReplyDeleteAfter read over "the Future of Chocolate Project", I strongly want to get in this projest as soon as possible. Because I'm from nutrition and food science major, and I notice chocolate is quite important in people's daily life. This project will forcus on the product and demand of chocolate. In other words, both the agricultural product and also the customer needs should be considered as a part of the research. Meanwhile, I think this project also help people undeerstand the process of making chocolate. The selection of fragile tree, soil choice, and the land of use are the main focus of agricultural research. Overall, it will be an amazing experience that I've ever had.
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ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Health Tracking Network. When most people think of the flu they don't think of a deadly virus however many people die from the flu each year. Current strategies have not been successful in decreasing the incidence of contracting the flu. This research could be useful to give insight to effective strategies that would decrease the amount of people contracting the flu. Ultimately it could contribute to decreasing the amount of deaths due to the flu each year.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of becoming a part of the PiggyDemic Project. I feel that ease of accesibility is crucial to a successful program. PiggyDemic seems like it would be a fun, easy and free way to change the way scientists track the spread of viruses (from the common flu to SARS). I have taken notice of the immunology and infection part of science, and hope to incorporate that into my education in Nutrition. I love seeing results after time and energy has been spent on a project, like most others love this. I think PiggyDemic would be a great way to be a part of something much bigger, and to learn to connect with others through this app. I am on facebook constantly, so I would be able to participate in this project from anywhere I am.
ReplyDelete"The Whale Song Project" is attractive to me since I have always like animals and especially interested in Orca, I found them powerful and smart, also being friendly to human. The project gives scientists an opportunity to seek out the intelligent level of marine mammals and the chance of the existing of their potential dialects. People have wide discovery and researcher for land-based animals but much more few understanding to the ocean. It will be great if there is any chance for people to know more about the deep sea.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Redwood Watch project. As a forester I I am interested in the migration of tree ranges due to climate change, and would be intrigued to see what trends the project coordinators discover. The redwood forest specifically would be fun to observe because it is such a different forest type than the boreal we work with in Alberta. I have been to the California redwood range once and it was breathtaking, so this project would definitely be enjoyable. Unfortunately the article and the Redwood Watch website were unclear as to how citizen participation is actually going to help scientists... individuals just take pictures of any redwoods they see with an iphone app and send it to the project database. North American tree species' ranges have already been mapped extensively by botanists and ecologists, but maybe this project is hoping to get enough participation that an up to the second inventory can be maintained.
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I would participate in the Health Tracking Network. Having done research myself, I understand how difficult it is to recruit participants for a study and how costly studies can become. I love the idea of the Health Tracking Network since it is not only beneficial to the researchers, but also to the participants. The participants cant track their own health and fitness, a service that many people try to do through programs like My Fitness Pal, Fitday etc.
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting topic of research to be part of, since the common cold and the flu come around every year, several times a year, and affect a large portion of our population, yet little is known about how it spreads. Perhaps there is some groundbreaking research coming up from the Health Tracking Network?
After looking at the Citizen Science webpage I found the Space SOHO Comet Hunting project really interesting. That would be the project that I would be inclined to join and research about. I have no background in space science, but I do have some knowledge in physics and I think that this project would captivate my attention!
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ReplyDeleteI think the project I would like to participate in is the "Gravestone Project" because I've always found graveyards fascinating and I also have a high interest in learning about climate changes and the issues about global warming. I think studying the weathering rates of gravestones is a great way to study how the Earth's climate has changed over the years and how it has been affecting us. It's definitely something I would've never thought of and I think that's why this project got my attention.
ReplyDeleteCurrently in ALES 204, I would be convinced to participate in PiggyDemic. This project is engaging because the scientist is using Facebook to observe patterns of social interaction in determining which and how a virus would spread. In class, we learn about social networking and how to effectively communicate online. This project would allow me to see how fast a virus spreads (similar to how information transfers from one to another) through human interaction. It would be interesting to see what deems a person "susceptible", "immune", or "infected" as well as how this differs through the different age groups. Time commitment varies, no cost, no set date, all age groups could participate, and fun, so there's nothing to lose!
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The Whale Song project would be something I would love to be apart of since marine life is a little scarce in Alberta!
ReplyDeleteI would choose to participate in GO Fight against malaria because I have witnessed the affects malaria has through my travels in Mozambique. Malaria is a disease that runs ramped in countries and communities that often do not have the funds to protect themselves from it, causing it to be a large issue. This program allows me to help get answers for a major global issue without needing to devote very much of my own time, all I have to do is sign up and download the required software. The software crunches numbers while I am not using my computer and then sends the results to the scientists who are hoping to compute 100 years of necessary computations in a single year, with all the participants help.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the "Health Tracking Network project", because I dont like to get influenza injection every fall or winter.Therefore It would be useful to research about other methods the population can use to protect itself from the viruses without going through the injections. Also, its would save the health care system a lot of money, to discover other ways to protect against the flu that are more cost effective and as well will spare the part of the population like me, who do not like injections
ReplyDeleteI would choose to participate in the BeeSpotter project, which is an effort to document pollinator status in North America beyond the information that is collected by the USDA. I would choose to participate because bees are much more important than people realize and this is something I have tried to raise awareness about before (through Facebook!). They are nearly essential to crop pollination and the pollination of naturally occurring plants and the declining bee populations are actually a global trend. Perhaps documenting the trends can help us identify more sources or lead to more awareness and this is something I can do without much trouble when the weather permits.
ReplyDeleteIf I could participate in a project, I would choose "The Whale Song Project". This is because I am really into music and sound, and I find it very fascinating how other species communicate with one another through sound. Also, by doing this, I would be helping important research and learn some things for myself.
ReplyDeleteI would love the opportunity to participate in the The Whale Song Project (Whale FM). When I went to the tropics years ago and went under the water, I could hear the whale songs and thought they were so beautiful. It's too bad I don't live near the ocean so I don't think I would be much help! It is fascinating that many males whales use the same song to communicate with potential mates!
ReplyDeleteIf I could participate in a project I would choose the "Health Tracking Network." I like the fact that it encompasses so many different facets of health care; from simple preventative nutrition, to treatment, and all the way to funding research by donations. I can be a big germophobe and if there's something I can do to prevent the flu or other common illnesses, I am all for it! Plus, I like being creative and in terms of donations, I would love to host an event or plan something eye-opening.
ReplyDeleteI would like to participate in the Sound Citizen project as it promotes awareness of pollution in our aquatic ecosystems and water supply. I like the fact that it was founded by undergraduate students and it encourages common citizens to analyze the water in their area with kits from Sound Citizen. We can not always rely on the government to be fully responsible for the contaminants in something so important to our lives such as the water supply. It is important for us to take part in projects like this in order to protect the health of our families and communities.
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I would participate in the project on Citizen Science. I would do it just for the mere fact that i like to engage people in issues that affects our families and the environment we live in.It is time we step aware from waiting for government interventions and co-operate sponsorships for programs like these.
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Global Amphibian Blitz project because I think that it is important for humans to do as much as they can to keep close-to-extinction species from going extinct. It's the same idea as with polar bears and pandas. These creatures aren't able to help themselves from going extinct so I think it is important for us, as humans, to help keep them alive. I think participating in this project would be very self-rewarding in the end and I would get the chance to learn about all the different species of frogs!
ReplyDeleteI would participate in the Meteor Counter project because I love astronomy and find it very fascinating. I have always been interested in the constellations and identifying meteors and meteorites, so this project would be extremely interesting for me. Also, it's pretty cool how your findings are directly relayed to the NASA control centre as this engages people into knowing they are part of something bigger and scientific.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely participate in "The Whale Song Project" as it deals with animals and music, two of my interests. I have been teaching piano for a very long time so I appreciate music and how it can be an alternate form of communication. I also love animals and all forms of biology and I would be fascinated about learning more about what goes on underwaters. I find whales to be very similar to us and they are such intelligent creatures that learning about how they communicate with one another through sound would be fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate in "The Valley of the Khans" because I love to learn about history and archaeology; it is something that has always peaked my interest. With technology progressively improving within a few years they won't ever have to disturb any archaeological sites. Though Mongolia didn't declare independence until the early 1900's, the Mongol Empire was founded in 1206; this gives Mongolia a lot more history to be researched and new sites to be discovered which can give you more information on past events that have occurred. It is a beautiful country and I feel that if I were to know more history on the country that I would be able to enjoy it more.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely join the "Christmas Bird Count" simply because I love to watch and listen to birds. I've had a pet canary for a good part of Elementary and Jr. high, it'd be nice to get in touch with the animal again. It may sound like a lazy and relaxed experiment, but given the hectic lifestyle of University, I think it'd be good to do something relaxing, while at the same time contributing to academics.
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