Library Guides: Citizen Science Research Guide: Home

Welcome!

Welcome to the MSU Library Citizen Science Research Guide. This guide provides a variety of resources for students and faculty including article databases, journals, government information, and websites. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

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What is Citizen Science?

CITIZEN SCIENCE is the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science, people share and contribute to data monitoring and collection programs.

MSU Campus Resources

Four new citizen science kits available for checkout at Montana State University Library [MSU News Service, April 12, 2023]
Montana State University is offering a new way for citizens to help scientists and contribute to national science projects.
MSU Citizen Science Network
Learn about participating in citizen science projects from MSU, around Montana or across the nation.
University bioQuest
Empower your community to learn about, and help map, the diversity of life around your campus and beyond!