Citizen Science

How to unleash potentials of new data collection?

Conference paper (2024)

Authors

M.S. van Geenhuizen Economics of Technology and Innovation - TPM
Research Group
Economics of Technology and Innovation (TPM) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Values Technology and Innovation

Research Group

Economics of Technology and Innovation

Abstract

Citizen Science has increased in popularity among universities and citizens, particularly concerning health issues, biodiversity in nature, water management, etc. The paper characterizes citizen science, in particular what the core intentions are and how it relates to specific approaches, like citizen sensing. Next, the paper highlights the potentials of citizen science, but also pays attention to reasons for a modest acceptance. A large citizen science project in Belgium – Curious Noses – and smaller local health projects in England serve as examples. Next, in order to progress with successful development of citizen science, attention shifts to what success of citizen science would encompass, given direct and indirect effects, and what factors may influence success.

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