The Virtual Citizen Science Expo (VCSE) was designed as a virtual library program for rural and small libraries. In the month of April, Backyard Explorers visited our virtual reality expo hall in Mozilla Hubs to meet with real scientists, ask questions, and learn about volunteer projects.
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April is Citizen Science Month! Citizen scientists are everyday people who volunteer to help scientists collect information and solve real world problems. The purpose of the Virtual Citizen Science Expo (VCSE) is to get youth and families outside and engaged in backyard science.
The Virtual Citizen Science Expo (VCSE) was hosted in April (2021/2022/2023) in collaboration with the Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS). The goal of the VCSE is to celebrate Citizen Science Month and share many opportunities to participate in citizen science with kids, families and youth educators. Meet real scientists in a virtual world. Visitors joined us online in April to learn how to volunteer to help scientists solve real world problems, including online exhibits and live presentations from citizen science programs. |
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Library Display Materials
Get the rain gauge sticker to 'make it rain', the printable banners, and bookmarks for your Citizen Science Month display.
How to Navigate Mozilla Hubs
Our Virtual Citizen Science Expo is well, virtual! We want to help you navigate it as much as possible. Here are some videos to help you as well as answer some commonly asked questions. For the best experience, utilize Firefox or Chrome browsers.
For Citizen Science Exhibitors
Citizen science programs are invited to exhibit in our virtual hall. Learn more about creating a room with this How to Guide for Mozilla Hubs and by watching the videos below.
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Getting Started in Mozilla Hubs
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Build Your Own Room
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Adding 3D Design Elements
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Video Overview
Partners
We couldn't do this without our library partners and citizen science exhibitors! Every one of these organizations brings something different and unique to the abundance of learning materials about backyard science. Thank you all!
Exhibitors
Sponsors
