Making Citizen Science Work for Everyone

Abstract Science doesn’t have to be a one-way exchange; public involvement in science can go beyond reading research summaries and filling out self-report forms. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Katie Cottingham reports on the growing citizen science movement, speaking with experts about why it’s gaining popularity and what it takes to make it work.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
Published
2026-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.2196/109976
Primary Topic
Species Distribution and Climate Change
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Making Citizen Science Work for Everyone

Katie Cottingham
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Species Distribution and Climate Change
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Making Citizen Science Work for Everyone

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Abstract

Abstract Science doesn’t have to be a one-way exchange; public involvement in science can go beyond reading research summaries and filling out self-report forms. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Katie Cottingham reports on the growing citizen science movement, speaking with experts about why it’s gaining popularity and what it takes to make it work.

Journal of Medical Internet ResearchVol. 28
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Species Distribution and Climate Change
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