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Uncle Sam wants you! How you can help the federal government with science

When you hear the word 'scientist,' a particular image comes to mind: an individual donning a white lab coat surrounded by tubes, beakers, and Petri dishes. Perhaps someone with a background of years of schooling and lab hours. But what if I told you that you can be a scientist, regardless of educat...

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Pollinators, Light Pollution, and Citizen Science

Emily Rocha, Open Scholarship Intern April is a time of year when we are greeted by signs of spring after a long winter in the Northern hemisphere. As flowers bloom and wildlife reappears from slumber, it is a great time to partake in citizen science. Citizen science is a global movement that welco...