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Real-time Chat in Citizen Science

March 23, 2017

Abstract: In this paper we investigate the implications of providing a real-time messaging interface in a Web-based citizen science game. Our study draws on data from two weeks of chat messages and survey responses collected […]

Why Games & Learning

December 19, 2016

The meaning of knowing today has shifted from being able to recall and repeat information to being able to find it, evaluate it and use it compellingly at the right time and in the right […]

Finding the right problems for Citizen Science

December 6, 2016

Citizen Science is something I’ve been interested in for a few years — there’s some great opportunities to create games that create actual impact in the world, while also educating the general public in scientific principles and […]

Expanding citizen science models to enhance open innovation

August 11, 2016

Expanding citizen science models to enhance open innovation Kendra L. Smith, Arizona State University Over the years, citizen scientists have provided vital data and contributed in invaluable ways to various scientific quests. But they’re typically […]

Homo Politicus meets Homo Ludens: Public participation in serious life science games

June 13, 2016

Public participation in science and gamification of science are two strong contemporary trends, especially in the area of emerging techno-sciences. Involvement of the public in research-related activities is an integral part of public engagement with […]

Citizen science games: the ultimate list

December 10, 2015

Citizen science games: the ultimate list This week, by request: a huge list of citizen science games you can play and enjoy while contributing to the greater good. Go have fun! Astro Drone – Created […]

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