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DESCRIPTION:Gretchen LeBuhn, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Biology, SFSU\n\nHeidi 
 Ballard, Ph.D, Associate Professor, School of Education, UC Davis 
 \n\nTerrence Gosliner, Ph.D, Dean of Science and Research, California 
 Academy of Sciences – Moderator \n\nPublic participation in scientific 
 research, also known as "citizen science," is a burgeoning practice that is 
 more accessible than ever. As the world is confronted with growing 
 challenges, from climate change to political upheavals, the individuals' 
 ability to record observations to help assess the health of people and 
 ecosystems is a valuable asset. \n\nCitizen science programs help empower 
 communities to understand threats to their landscapes and well-being. They 
 also help people understand science and how it is applied. Professor 
 Gretchen LeBuhn of SFSU directs the world's largest citizen science 
 undertaking on pollinators, The Great Sunflower Project, which enjoins 
 regular people to make observations of bees in their own backyards.\n\n As 
 one in every three bites of food each of us takes depends on pollinator 
 services, she asserts that it is imperative to understand what is causing 
 current bee declines. Professor Heidi Ballard of UC Davis is at the 
 forefront of finding out how citizen science works and why it matters, and 
 her work emphasizes citizen science that empowers communities to ask their 
 own questions and thus to more directly serve their own needs. These two 
 leading intellectuals will discuss the ways in which people, technology and 
 crowd-sourcing are making a difference.\n\n The program will be moderated 
 by Terrance Gosliner, dean of science and research at the California 
 Academy of Sciences. \n\nMLF: Science & Technology/Environment & Natural 
 Resources Location: SF Club Office \n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. networking 
 reception, 6 p.m. program \n\nCost: $20 non-members, \n\nMEMBERS FREE, 
 students free (with valid ID) Program \n\nOrganizer: Chisako Ress \n\nAlso 
 know: In association with SFSU, UC Davis and the California Academy of 
 Sciences. Sponsored by Ernst & Young and the Gordon and Betty Moore 
 Foundation.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/24/18742039.php
SUMMARY:Backyards, Beaches, Birds and Bees: Citizen Science
LOCATION:Commonwealth Club\n595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/24/18742039.php
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