Citizen Science: How Ordinary People are Changing the Face of Discovery

True stories of everyday volunteers participating in scientific research that "may well prompt readers to join the growing community" (Booklist).

Think you need a degree in science to contribute to important scientific discoveries? Think again. All around the world, in fields ranging from meteorology to ornithology to public health, millions of everyday people are choosing to participate in the scientific process. Working in cooperation with scientists in pursuit of information, innovatio...