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Become a Citizen Scientist with the Sussex County Library System
Contact: Julie Knapp
Sussex County Main Library
973 948-3660 ext. 3409
jknapp@sussexcountylibrary.org
Newton, NJ – The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) invites the community to celebrate Citizen Science Month this April with special events throughout the month. Ever want to be a part of real scientific research? Now is your chance!
The Citizen Scientist program is an excellent way for people of all ages to engage with the world around them while assisting professional researchers in gathering valuable data. Whether you're passionate about birds, the night sky, climate change, or local wildlife, there are so many ways to get involved—no special training required!
Deborah Fagnan, Youth Services Coordinator at SCLS, recently became a Citizen Science Ambassador for SciStarter, a global hub that connects people with real-world scientific projects. She’s excited to introduce families to the movement and show them how easy (and fun!) it is to contribute to real science.
"Curious about the world around you? Want to contribute to real scientific research? Come to the library!" said Fagnan. "You don't need to have any special background in science and citizen scientists of all ages are welcome."
Learn how to become a Citizen Scientist:
1:30 pm on Saturday, April 5 at Louise Childs Branch, 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ
2:00 pm on Saturday, April 5 at Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ
2:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 at Dennis Branch, 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ
These drop-in sessions include information on The Great Sunflower project and sunflower seeds (while supplies last).
4:00 pm on Monday, April 21 at Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford, NJ
Learn how to help classify beluga whale photographs for an ongoing research project. Registration for this event begins April 7.
All events are free and open to the public, and all materials will be provided. Learn more through the library’s online calendar or by visiting your local library branch. For more information about SCLS programs and events, visit Sussexcountylibrary.org or call 973-948-3660.
About SciStarter SciStarter is a globally acclaimed, online citizen science hub where more than 3,000 projects, searchable by location, topic, age level, etc, have been registered by individual project leaders or imported through partnerships with federal governments, nonprofit organizations, and universities such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services. As a research affiliate of North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Arizona State University (ASU), and a popular citizen science portal, SciStarter hosts an active community of close to 100,000 registered citizen scientists and millions of additional site visitors.
