Lecture 8.2.: Responsibilities of Scientists Towards Citizen Scientists (François Jost)

In this lecture, François Jost discusses the responsibilities of professional scientists towards citizen scientists. The first segment of the lecture covers the importance of recognising citizen scientists as partners, promoting inclusivity, and providing them with training. The second segment emphasises the need for open communication and transparency, open data management, and acknowledging the contributions and application of the citizen science approach.

Watch the lecture and then answer the questions. 

Further reading: 

Ten Principles of Citizen Science – European Citizen Science Association (ECSA). https://www.ecsa.ngo/10-principles/ 

Empowering citizens through science: The role of citizen science in Europe. https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/news/empowering-citizens-through-science-role-citizen-science-europe 

Herodotou, C., Scanlon, E., & Sharples, M. (2021). Methods of Promoting Learning and Data Quality in Citizen and Community Science. Frontiers in Climate, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2021.614567 

Eleta, I., Clavell, G. G., Righi, V., & Balestrini, M. (2019). The Promise of Participation and Decision-Making Power in Citizen Science. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.171