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Citizen (Participatory) Science

Introduction to citizen science, public participation and collaboration in scientific research

SDSU Biodiversity Museum: iNaturalist Project

This is the official iNaturalist project of the San Diego State University Biodiversity Museum. This project aims to increase our understanding of the natural history of the SDSU flora and fauna by documenting its diversity and distribution. We also make an effort to capture behaviors that will further increase our understanding of our local species, such as plants and their pollinators, ants and their food items, etc. Finally, this project aims to increase the bioliteracy of SDSU students by creating an atmosphere which promotes interest in learning as many local species as possible.

Download the iNaturalist app, search for this project and start adding your observations! Here is a direct link to the iNaturalist page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/biodiversity-observations-at-san-diego-state-university. Click on Join Project.

 

SDSU Biodiversity Museum website:
https://biodiversitymuseum.sdsu.edu/

 

Mosquito Awareness in San Diego

 

Got mosquitos? Help us improve mosquito control efforts in San Diego!

The VectorWise project has a goal to better San Diego's mosquito control by understanding community knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to mosquitoes and the diseases they can spread. SDSU Masters of Public Health students in collaboration with the San Diego County Vector Control program are inviting you to take our short survey to share their thoughts and experiences. Your input will help us improve mosquito control efforts and protect public health in our community.

The survey is anonymous and only takes about 5 minutes to complete. It is available in English and in Spanish!

English Link: https://tinyurl.com/mosquitoSD

Spanish Link: https://tinyurl.com/espmosquito

Thank you for your time and support; every response makes a difference! Please feel free to share this survey with your friends and colleagues.