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Stall Catchers turns data collection on blood vessels into a world-wide online game.
Crowds curate collections in this initiative to create digital data about biodiversity specimens.
Help document historical insect diversity with the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology on Zooniverse!
Trail cams for science! Developed by U-M’s Dr. Nyeema Harris, this project uses trail cameras to photograph wildlife throughout the state to help understand populations, migrations, and other ecological dynamics. You can help by identifying critters caught on camera.
An eclectic “zoo” of ongoing research projects! Also available as an app! iOS // Android
Are you a nature nerd? Share your photos of plants, animals, and other things you find outdoors for science! Also available as an app! iOS // Android
Congratulations! Nearly 200 people in Washtenaw County took over 1,500 pictures of 500+ species of local plants and wildlife for the City Nature Challenge. Even if you missed the challenge, there's plenty of time to get familiar with fungi, identify insects, and recognize reptiles. iNaturalist is FREE and available for you to use anywhere in the world at any time.
Recordings of the City Nature Challenge Live Discussions explore the features and functionality of iNaturalist.org with the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation, University of Michigan Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the School for Environment and Sustainability, the Museum of Zoology, and members of the community.
A protein’s shape determines its function. Run simulations of protein folding and movement on your personal computer to help scientists learn more about proteins and their role in diseases.
The shape of a protein allows it to function: new fold, new function! Solve puzzles and virtually “fold” proteins to better understand (and potentially) treat diseases, including the novel coronavirus.
Go global with your citizen science! Help NASA scientists understand the environmental dynamics that affect the world. Also available as an app! iOS / Android
Record observations of balloon remnants in your area to help U-M researchers stop the pollution party.
Check out the four-part PBS documentary series Crowd and the Cloud for more about community and citizen science. For even more projects, check out SciStarter, to discover projects by location, type, focus area, appropriate age range, and more.
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