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Citizen Science

From Local Spiders to Global Science: Michelle Neil’s Lifelong Drive for Citizen Science
ByDani Lloyd-Prichard July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Michelle Neil has been at the forefront of Australia’s citizen science movement for years, and her enthusiasm has only grown. Through her roles with the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) and the Great Southern BioBlitz, she has helped the movement grow into a dynamic, inclusive space for researchers and everyday people alike. She spoke about…

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From Cheerleader to Citizen Science Champion: How Darlene Cavalier is Democratizing Discovery
ByIan Campbell June 28, 2025July 18, 2025

Darlene Cavalier’s childhood in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, unfolded along the banks of the Delaware River. The outdoors was her playground—swimming at low tide, discovering lost treasures among the honeysuckle, and soaking in the rhythms of nature. Though her mother, a single parent and future nurse, wasn’t steeped in science, she encouraged curiosity. That encouragement would become…

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