We’re teaming up with SciStarter for Acts of Science: Connected, a special Citizen Science Month event where communities everywhere take action together throughout the month of April. Each week's event will take place in the Community Room. Please note that attendees will need to bring a smart device to participate.
Thursday, April 2 at 2:00 pm: What's the Weather Like on Mars?
Spot clouds on Mars and contribute to real NASA science. Join the scientists behind Cloudspotting on Mars and ask questions as we explore the Red Planet together. You’ll leave ready to keep participating on your own.
Friday, April 10 at 2:00 pm: Voices of Freedom: Transcribing Post-Civil War Handwritten Records with the Smithsonian
We’ll meet the experts behind the Freedmen’s Bureau Papers project, which invites the public to help transcribe historical records from the Reconstruction era. Join us to ask questions, explore this important archive, and learn how your contributions support Smithsonian research.
Thursday, April 16 at 2:00 pm: Game Night for Science: Play Stall Catchers Online
Join a hands-on Stall Catchers game night to support Alzheimer’s research. Meet the project scientist, learn how to play, and team up with participants nationwide to help scientists analyze data faster.
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 pm: Earth Day: Animal Spot-A-Thon
Celebrate Earth Day with real science! Join thousands nationwide to explore trail camera photos, meet the project scientist, ask questions, and help a NASA-supported project track wildlife for conservation.
Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 pm: Comets, Clues, and Our Cosmic Story
Join participants nationwide to identify comets in real Rubin Observatory images. Meet the project scientist and support research on how planetary systems form and evolve.
