Research

This research was conducted as part of a master’s thesis by Eran Schwartzfuchs, supervised by Professor Michal Kravel-Tovi in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Tel Aviv University. The study is based on approximately one year of ethnographic fieldwork and explores how the center reconciles its dual role as both a scientific and social institution, focusing on three central aims: scientific validity, public engagement, and FAIR data principles.

Species identification guides are designed to support broader public participation in citizen science initiatives. But what are the implications of these guides, and how can they be optimally designed to minimize biases in the data?

Systematic Literature Review – Citizen Science as a Tool for Connecting People to Nature, aimed at identifying key characteristics of citizen science projects worldwide that have led to pro-environmental outcomes.

Building a Community of Practice within Citizen Science to Co-design initiatives.

What motivates people to participate in citizen science, and how does it affect environmental knowledge and policy?

A study following 19 years of the Urban Bird Count project, examining changes over time and generating insights for its past and future implementation.

A study on population trends of the rare butterflies Levantine Vernal Copper and Levantine Silverline, and the environmental factors affecting them.

Citizen science is a powerful tool for education and learning, but its integration into schools is challenging. This series of studies aims to explore the challenges and benefits of using citizen science as an educational tool and to propose practical solutions for teachers and supporting researchers.