volunteerscience
nounUK /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə saɪəns/
US /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr saɪəns/
Science done by everyday people who help scientists collect or check information for free.
The students used volunteer science to count birds in their neighborhood park.
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2. A school project where kids help real scientists by gathering simple observations.
Our class joined a volunteer science project to record rainfall every morning.
3. The practice of ordinary people helping with scientific studies without being paid.
Volunteer science lets anyone help map the stars from their own backyard.
4. A way for the public to take part in real experiments and discoveries.
Through volunteer science, families can help track butterflies across the country.