Miscellaneous
We've all heard that age-old saying that you could be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem.Traditionally though, that was pretty difficult for those environmental issues that required scientific solutions. It's 2019, however, and that's no longer the case. The Ocean Research and Conservation Association has a unique approach to applied research. As you heard last week, ORCA takes marine science education seriously through robust internship programs. Yet, the learning doesn't stop once summer comes to a close and the seasonal interns return to their studies...Missy Weiss is the Director of Citizen Science at ORCA. Her job is to ensure the science we do in the lab and field is understood and utilized by the public. One of the main ways she leads this effort is by inviting members of the community in to conduct science using the same methods we do day-in and day-out. ORCA knows that the local scientific process is bolstered by local perspective, initiative, and engagement. And, unequivocally, diversity in our population of citizen scientists is critical: regardless of age, race, gender, education, ability, or income your collaboration matters. Missy holds fast to the hope that despite any of these differences, we're all born with an innate sense of curiosity and inquiry. This week, we dive into the reasons why citizen science matters, what specific programs ORCA is facilitating in partnership with community members, and how you can get involved. Listen and share with all your environment and science buffs; you won't want to miss opportunities like fish dissections, algae sampling, and shoreline reconstruction. Click here if you're ready to become an ORCA citizen scientist, and here if you'd like to support ORCA's Citizen Science initiatives. Support the show