On February 9th, Naturalis hosted a diverse group of individuals eager to delve into the world of citizen science. Margaret Gold and Frank Wesselingh shared their knowledge and experience with their insightful talks. Participants soaked up every word and discussed the role of citizens in scientific research and the ways in which we can strive for inclusivity in this field. The conversation about the impact of citizen science continued long after the presentations, fueled by drinks and lively debate.
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| Speakers | Margaret Gold (Leiden University) and Frank Wesselingh (Naturalis) |
| Date | February 9 2023 |
| Welcome | 17:00 |
| Event | 17:30 - 20:00 |
| Price | €0 |
| Location | LiveScience, Naturalis |
Program
| 17:00-17:30 | welcome |
| 17:30-19:00 | talks & discussion |
| 19:00-20:00 | drinks |
Speaker Information
Margaret Gold (Leiden University) is the project leader of the Leiden University Citizen Science Lab. The Citizen Science Lab supports researchers, citizens and societal organizations to generate new knowledge together.
Frank Wesselingh (Naturalis) is a biodiversity researcher. He is a molluscan paleontologist who has utilized citizen science in different forms. He gave a presentation about different citizen science projects within Naturalis and how these projects can make a difference within natural history research.