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Citizen science (CS): from a scientific technique to a science education and communication method – the CoAstro practical example

I. A. Costa, C. Morais, M. J. P. F. G. Monteiro

Abstract
CoAstro: @n Astronomy Condo is CS project that add to scientific goals, science communication and science education goals. It engaged nine teachers, five astronomers, four science communicators and one mediator – the project manager. Such engagement directly led astronomy to more than 980 participants (students, parents and other school community elements). To access CoAstro we conducted a case study. In this we studied scientific research outputs and also, changes in professional practices and personal skills, unveiling CS also as a method for science communication and science education.

Proceedings of Science&You 2021 Paralel Sessions
Martin W. Bauer et al

Université de Lorraine
2022 August

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia COMPETE 2020 PORTUGAL 2020 União Europeia