New handbook provides a comprehensive overview of citizen science

This publication is aimed at researchers, project leaders and science managers who wish to plan, implement or further develop participatory research approaches. A total of 92 authors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland examine the factors contributing to success, specialist fields of application and strategic perspectives for citizen science.

The topics range from science communication, community management and a culture of recognition, through educational and research applications, to sensor technology, artificial intelligence and transformative science. The handbook impressively demonstrates how collaboration between science and society enables new insights and can contribute to tackling societal challenges. All contributions are freely accessible and offer valuable inspiration for research, teaching and science communication.

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