Citizen Science Incubator

Do you have a research question that can only be answered through the engagement of a community interested in helping? The Citizen Science Incubator provides training and consultative support for getting your project off the ground. Projects may also be selected to be highlighted through the Citizen Science Campus!

AAPS Membership

NC State is an organizational affiliate of the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (AAPS), a member-driven organization that connects people from a wide range of experiences around one shared purpose: advancing knowledge through research and monitoring done by, for, and with members of the public. Read about affiliate benefits and how to join.

Citizen Science Equipment

Need to borrow a camera, microphone, or other device? The NC State University Librarieslends technology including citizen science equipment such as Reconyx scouting cameras, binoculars, sound level meters, light level meters, microscopes, rain gauges, and more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on the list, suggest a device.

Citizen Science Inventory

Doing citizen science? We are currently building an inventory of citizen science projects and research occurring at NC State. We are looking to feature faculty, students and staff “doing citizen science” at NC State. Whether you are running citizen projects, incorporating it into the classroom, or participating in them as part of a student organization or living and learning village, we would love to hear more about what you are doing! Please fill out this form to provide us with information on how you are “doing citizen science” at NC State.