The citizen science case studies provide basic process steps for planning, designing and carrying out citizen science projects to advance the missions of their agencies to improve cross-agency collaboration, reveal opportunities for new high-impact projects, and make it easier for volunteers to find out about projects they can join. This section provides a number of citizen science projects to assist government practitioners, researchers, citizens, community leaders, and educational institutions to “leave no one behind” and consider all types of people. We believe that the current growth and availability of citizen science projects and relevant applications to support citizen involvement is massive; every citizen has an opportunity to become a scientist and contribute to a scientific discipline, without having any professional qualifications. Looking at the field through the lenses of under-representative populations, this section provides critical insight to practical ways to inform technological innovation and future research through citizen science tailored-based solutions.
Citizen Science Projects in 2023
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Primer Foro de Buenas Prácticas Ambientales en la UABC
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Evaluating the Safe Routes to School transportation program in social vulnerable communities in San Diego County, California
SDSU’s US-Mexico Sustainable Development Goals Tracking Dashboard
Citizen Science Projects in 2022
Evaluating the Safe Routes to School transportation program in social vulnerable communities in San Diego County, California
Walking or biking to school is more than twice as common among students from low-income households than students from higher income households. Creating safe routes to school is one key mechanism to achieve social equity goals by providing safe opportunities…
Smartphone-based light detection and ranging: a case study of measuring homeless encampments in downtown San Diego
The United Nations “Leave No One Behind” motto is a commitment to assure the 2030 Global Agenda benefit all people, in particular marginalized groups. However, disadvantaged populations, such as homeless groups, are still getting left behind and not advocated for…
SDSU’s US-Mexico Sustainable Development Goals Tracking Dashboard
The SDSU United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Tracking Dashboard is a data-driven initiative lead by the Metabolism of Cities Living Lab in collaboration with the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Mexico. The dashboard supports the tracking and monitoring of…
Detecting plastic pollution using data science methods in Imperial Beach, CA and Dunga Beach, Kenya
This project defines a replicable and flexible methodological framework for assessing the magnitude and distribution of marine pollution and impacts of beach activities. This analysis aims to provide comprehensive and harmonized information on plastics to deepen understanding on the management…
Citizen Science Projects in 2021
The Community Passion Project
Shadcnui: Sociocultural Impact and Family Dynamics in Chronic Patients
Healthy Plates – Healthy Minds
PRISMA: Voices Without Labels
Revivir: Elderly Care Center.
Citizen Science Projects in 2020
The Community Passion Project
The Community Passion Project is dedicated to educating children for a sustainable future. The Community Passion Project aims to understand and explore children’s understandings of sustainability and community to build student responsibility. Learn More
Shadcnui: Sociocultural Impact and Family Dynamics in Chronic Patients
Introduction and Theoretical Framework The prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM), represents one of the greatest challenges for global public health. These conditions generate a high burden of morbidity and mortality, significantly affecting…
Healthy Plates – Healthy Minds
Their goal is to identify barriers to healthy and affordable food access among SDSU students, and use student experiences to advocate for improvements in campus food systems that support student health and academic success. Learn more
PRISMA: Voices Without Labels
A social awareness campaign, digital mapping initiative, and ethnographic analysis of Cúcuta’s urban landscape aimed at highlighting the exclusionary vulnerabilities faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project seeks to…
Revivir: Elderly Care Center.
Older Adults: Treasures of Life! This project aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older adults within the social dynamics of the municipality of Villa del Rosario. It recognizes this population group as strategic actors who contribute…
Citizen Science Projects in 2019
The Community Passion Project
The Community Passion Project is dedicated to educating children for a sustainable future. The Community Passion Project aims to understand and explore children’s understandings of sustainability and community to build student responsibility. Learn More
Shadcnui: Sociocultural Impact and Family Dynamics in Chronic Patients
Introduction and Theoretical Framework The prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM), represents one of the greatest challenges for global public health. These conditions generate a high burden of morbidity and mortality, significantly affecting…
Healthy Plates – Healthy Minds
Their goal is to identify barriers to healthy and affordable food access among SDSU students, and use student experiences to advocate for improvements in campus food systems that support student health and academic success. Learn more
PRISMA: Voices Without Labels
A social awareness campaign, digital mapping initiative, and ethnographic analysis of Cúcuta’s urban landscape aimed at highlighting the exclusionary vulnerabilities faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project seeks to…
Revivir: Elderly Care Center.
Older Adults: Treasures of Life! This project aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older adults within the social dynamics of the municipality of Villa del Rosario. It recognizes this population group as strategic actors who contribute…
Citizen Science Projects in 2018
The Community Passion Project
The Community Passion Project is dedicated to educating children for a sustainable future. The Community Passion Project aims to understand and explore children’s understandings of sustainability and community to build student responsibility. Learn More
Shadcnui: Sociocultural Impact and Family Dynamics in Chronic Patients
Introduction and Theoretical Framework The prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM), represents one of the greatest challenges for global public health. These conditions generate a high burden of morbidity and mortality, significantly affecting…
Healthy Plates – Healthy Minds
Their goal is to identify barriers to healthy and affordable food access among SDSU students, and use student experiences to advocate for improvements in campus food systems that support student health and academic success. Learn more
PRISMA: Voices Without Labels
A social awareness campaign, digital mapping initiative, and ethnographic analysis of Cúcuta’s urban landscape aimed at highlighting the exclusionary vulnerabilities faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project seeks to…
Revivir: Elderly Care Center.
Older Adults: Treasures of Life! This project aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older adults within the social dynamics of the municipality of Villa del Rosario. It recognizes this population group as strategic actors who contribute…
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