Crowdsourcing and citizen science

Crowdsourcing and citizen science can accelerate discovery across the U.S. government.

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Prior to developing a community-based data collection program, it is essential to think through the scientific process and the steps necessary to create a program where the data collected match your monitoring objectives and data use goals.

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John McLaughlin

Julie Vastine

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. While often referred to as the research arm of Congress, it is hardly limited to lawmakers. It is open to the public who, in fact, are also helping to make their digital collections more accessible and available to all.

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Lauren Algee

The Open Opportunities program is a “win-win” for federal employees looking to refresh their skills and U.S. agencies seeking talent, energy, and enthusiasm from across a diverse cross-section of the federal workforce.

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Lisa Nelson

Tammy White

Presentations that highligh the potential and impact of crowdsourcing through citizen science and prize competitions in the U.S. government

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Alexis Bonnell

Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier

Drew Zachary

Ellen Ryan

Dr. Jarah Meador

Jenn Gustetic

Jennifer Shieh

Jim Reuter

John McLaughlin

Ku McMahan

Lauren Algee

Marc Kuchner

Sarah-Lloyd Stevenson

Sophia B. Liu

Taylor Gilliland

The Opportunity Project engages government, communities, and the technology industry to create digital tools that address our greatest challenges as a nation. Learn how this initiative is making government data more accessible through cross-sector collaboration.

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Drew Zachary

Lorena Molina-Irizarry

Need help solving a problem? Join Challenge.gov to learn how federal agencies can use prize competitions to reach innovators in novel ways.

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Dr. Jarah Meador

Jessie Buerlein

This is the first installment of GSA’s Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, where we look at how to use crowdsourcing to reach beyond your walls and source talent and enthusiasm.

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John McLaughlin

Sophia B. Liu

Crowdsourcing experts from around the federal government come together to discuss trends, success stories and lessons learned in the use of competitions.

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Andrew Hait

Craig Jolley

Debbie Bucci

Elizabeth Cain

Eric Mill

Jennifer Shieh

Jim Thompson

Joseph Castle

Kate Appel

Nathan Dietz

Toby Egan

This quarterly meeting brings together federal employees from a range of agencies to discuss trends, success stories and lessons learned in the use of crowdsourcing competitions.

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Crowdsourcing and citizen science

Study Design: Developing a Citizen Science Project that Delivers Results

Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 5: By the People

Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 4: Open Opportunities

U.S. Government Open Innovation Summit

Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 3: The Opportunity Project

Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 2: Challenge.gov

Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, Episode 1: Citizen Science

Federal Challenge & Prize Community of Practice Quarterly Meeting

Federal Challenge & Prize Community of Practice Quarterly Meeting