Abstract
Mueller, Tippins, and Bryan (2012) presented a new conceptualization of citizen science that is meant to facilitate emerging trends in the democratization of science and science education to produce civically engaged students. I review some relevant trends in the field of citizen science, for clarity here referred to as public participation in scientific research (PPSR), and present overlooked styles and outcomes of PPSR. Education efforts should seize the opportunity to emphasize the key and distinct roles students can play in both the science and the values elements that inform decision-making processes.
Response to Article
Michael P. Mueller, Deborah Tippins, and Lynn A. Bryan Ph. D., The Future of Citizen Science
Recommended Citation
Cooper, C. B.
(2012).
Links and Distinctions Among Citizenship, Science, and Citizen Science. A Reponse to "The Future of Citizen Science.".
Democracy and Education,
20
(2), Article 13.
Available at:
https://democracyeducationjournal.org/home/vol20/iss2/13